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Lunch Count
By Mary

I also have to report a lunch count and have found a system that works very well. I am not sure if it will work for your school, because I do not have to collect money, but you might be able to adapt it.

What I have is a sheet of poster board with a "library pocket" for each student with his/her name on the pocket posted by the door. When the students come in the classroom in the morning, they are to grab a "lunch stick" (a tongue depressor spray painted with one side red for hot lunch and the other side blue for cold lunch) in their pocket with the appropriate side showing. This is a quick count for either the students or myself. It is also a fantastic way to take attendence or remind children of their responsibilities.

Hope this helps