During the month of February, Bethel elementary schools will be offering additional vegetarian and plant-based options.  Each Monday, in addition to the regular chicken menu item, they will offer a 'Meatless Monday' option of Falafel, Hummus & Wheat Pita.  On Wednesdays, in addition to the regular menu item, a Veggie Burger on a Wheat Bun will be offered.  A baked Breaded Cod Fish filet on a Wheat Roll will be added each Friday during Lent.  In order to gauge interest in these items, Bethel School officials say they will need to be specifically ordered by the student on the day of the menu choice.  Officials say tha'ts being done because they are expensive, and the district doesn't want to waste any food.  If the items are popular, they will be incorporated into future menus.