Charleston Day School and FLIK Dining Services believe that nutrition and flavor should go hand in hand. We provide meals that students enjoy and parents can feel good about. The FLIK team of professional chefs and registered dietitians work together to develop menus that are age-appropriate, balanced & nutrient-rich, and appealing to developing palates.
Students and teachers eat together at round tables, where everyone relishes the opportunity to enjoy each other in a less formal setting. Dining together is an extension of our curriculum, as teachers use this time to teach conversation skills and table manners.
FLIK Independent School Dining (FISD) believes that every student deserves healthy, delicious meals that fuel their success in and out of the classroom. Our school’s team of chefs prepare meals from scratch, using whole ingredients and minimizing processed and packaged items in the servery whenever possible. As a parent, you can expect that your child is receiving:
Our monthly menu features a super food of the month, and the nutrition facts for these foods are displayed in the student servery. A HUGE hit has been the monthly Imposter Taste Test voting. Once a month, FLIK’s regional wellness manager provides an optional taste test opportunity for our students. This has been a great way to introduce students to foods they haven’t tried before, or to eat foods in different ways than they’ve had them prepared before.
Check out this week’s menu online.
Our chefs have experience working with families who have allergies and special dietary concerns. Flik Independent School Dining (FISD) in partnership with Charleston Day School follows all necessary steps to manage and communicate the top nine allergies and any additional allergies requested by the school.
FISD does NOT utilize peanuts and tree nuts in any food preparation. FISD designates separate cooking equipment, knives, and toasters to serve our students with gluten sensitivities. A certified Ingredient Expert (Chef Joe) is available daily to answer all questions regarding the menu and food ingredients. FISD team members complete food allergy training through the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Institution. Each school receives FARECheck Silver Certification annually and completes ongoing monthly allergy trainings.
Please reach out to our school nurse first to discuss your child’s diet. Our nurse will then help families coordinate with our Flik dining team. We have more information in this Food Allergy Management Handout.
Parents may join their child for lunch on his or her birthday (or half birthday). Children in all grades enjoy having a parent join them on campus to share the lunch experience. Email your child’s teacher to coordinate a day to dine with your student!