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Food Service Newsletter September 2026

THE TEAM IS BACK!

As the new school year begins, the Chartwells team is excited to return and serve our students a healthy, fresh, and innovative menu. We will introduce new menu items alongside beloved favorites that our students love. Chartwells is also launching engaging programs, starting with our first themed meal program, Pizza Daze. In addition, our team will offer exciting initiatives such as Student Choice, Mood Boost, and Discover Kitchen, to name a few. The Chartwells team looks forward to enhancing our students' dining experience and will keep you updated on our successes throughout the school year.

Paul Daniels DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES (313) 203-3197 [email protected]

PIZZA DAZE DOUGHLICIOUS. DELIVERED. Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Pizza Weekly Special: BBQ Chicken Pizza

Introducing the Pizza Daze Craze Program! We are excited to announce that the Pizza Daze Craze will be served every other week at all elementary schools, starting on September 24, 2026. Additionally, pizza will be a daily option at O.W. Best and Annapolis High School, featuring classic Cheese, Pepperoni, and a weekly specialty option. Join us for this delicious new program and enjoy the fun of Pizza Daze!

DISCOVERY KITCHEN FUN FIT (fuel. ignite. thrive.) Whether it's competing on an athletic team, staying active with friends, or studying for a math test, FIT teaches kids how to fuel their bodies and minds in the cafeteria and beyond. This innovative program brings together culinary demonstrations with nutrition education, and food sampling activities along with healthy recipes to help everyone perform at their best and stay ahead of the game. A taste of Discovery Kitchen to be held on September 30, 2026.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS Monthly Calendar: The Chartwells team will be adding a monthly calendar to our newsletters. We believe this feature will keep you informed about all food offerings and programs for each month of the school year. Our aim is to help you know what your child will be having on specific days throughout the month.

September Events

  • September 1–4: NO SCHOOL

  • September 7: Happy Labor Day

  • September 8: 1st Day of School

  • September 9: I Love Food Day

  • September 10: HALF DAY

  • September 11: Chef Appreciation Week / My Chef

  • September 14: SONO (Celebrate Latin) - Quesadilla (Elementary Schools)

  • September 15: Breakfast for Lunch - Pancakes at Lunch

  • September 16: Ciao from Italy - Pasta Alfredo

  • September 17: Specialty Pizza all week at High School and Middle School

  • September 18: Made to Melt - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

  • September 21: Flavors from India - Chicken Tiki Marsala

  • September 22: Taco Tuesday (Annapolis High School)

  • September 23: Waffle Wednesday - Waffles at Lunch (Elementary Schools)

  • September 24: Pizza Daze - Pizza Elementary

  • September 25: Foodservice Worker Day

  • September 28: Flame - Pizza Burger

  • September 29: Taste of Homecoming (Homecoming Game theme meal)

  • September 30: FIT (fuel. ignite. thrive.) / Discovery Kitchen Event

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