Lunch
● A monthly menu will be provided so you can order the meal(s) for your student(s) ahead of time. You will then pay for each meal ordered at that time.
- turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, veggie and a fruit
- option for cheese-only sandwich
- gluten free bread option
| Day Meal Is Eaten | Order Deadline (latest possible time) |
| Monday | 11:59 pm Tuesday (5 days in advance) |
| Tuesday | 11:59 pm Wednesday (5 days in advance) |
| Wednesday | 11:59 pm Saturday (3 days in advance) |
| Thursday | 11:59 pm Sunday (3 days in advance) |
| Friday | 11:59 pm Monday (3 days in advance) |
With Stargate not participating in the State lunch program, we have our own Free & Reduced benefits processes. This form has been provided by CDE. We encourage all families to complete this form at the beginning of each school year. Family Economic Data Survey (FEDS) form.
Please note: If your family qualifies for Free & Reduced Lunch benefits, you will still need to create a MyKidsLunch account and place daily meal orders for your student(s).
This form will be used to determine free & reduced lunch eligibility. Additionally, families may receive additional benefits by completing this form, such as waiving standard, athletic, and activity fees (if applicable). You will need to download and print the completed form in order to sign it and either email it to [email protected] or mail it to:
Stargate Charter School
C/O Rob Gryszkiewicz
14530 Washington Street
Thornton, CO 80023
Forms that have not been signed cannot be processed until a valid signature is obtained. By filling out one form per family, you are helping to ensure that our school receives any additional state funding to which it is entitled, based on the population of students served by the school.
The form can be found in English or Spanish. Directions on how to fill out the form can also be found in English or Spanish.
Please note: Free and Reduced students MUST order lunch through My Kids Lunch - the same schedule and order deadlines apply.
The free and reduced benefit only applies to the lunch entree....it does not apply to milk or any other "add ons". The "add ons" must be paid directly in the student's My Kids Lunch account. Emergency sack lunches are not included. They will also need to be paid in the student's My Kids Lunch account.
At our recent Board meeting, we reviewed whether Stargate should switch back mid-year to Colorado’s Healthy Meals for All (USDA) lunch program. After examining the required staffing, training, procurement process, menu changes, and student impacts, the Board agreed that we cannot make a mid-year change to the lunch program.
Although the USDA program provides free meals for students, it is not fully cost-neutral for schools, and there are still financial and operational responsibilities Stargate must plan for carefully. Because of this, the Board has asked the leadership team to take time this winter to fully evaluate the program’s impact for next year and what will be needed to bring it back to Stargate.
Why Wait Until Fall 2026?
We reviewed the options before going to the Board with our lunch vendor (My Kids Lunch), our SFA (CharterChoice Collaboration), and staff so that we would know and understand the realistic processes for the Healthy School Meals For All program.
While vendor capacity exists, a mid-year transition to USDA would require significant shifts in staffing, operations, compliance systems, procurement, and contract processes. Based on operational data, legal procurement requirements, and SFA guidance, a mid-year switch is not feasible without major disruption and is not recommended.
We have made an infographic explaining the processes as there are many behind the scenes details to consider and understand as well as follow through on.
What’s next?
We plan to bring a recommendation to the Board by February so we can make a thoughtful, community-aligned decision for the 2026–27 school year. This will allow enough time for required training, staffing adjustments, and the formal RFP process food vendors just complete to participate.
As part of this work, a short Family Lunch Input Survey was sent to to gather your perspectives about the lunch program. Your feedback will help guide the school’s planning and ensure any future changes reflect what our families value most.
Thank you for your partnership as we continue to prioritize a positive and predictable lunch experience for all students.
Providing Lunches from Home
- Please be sure your child is able to open any packages or containers in their lunch.
- Please be aware of students with allergies.