Please help prevent hurt feelings by sending party invitations either by mail or electronically rather than distributing them during school.  Delivery of invitations in a classroom can only occur if ALL students in that group are invited. If you choose to send an edible item on your child’s birthday, please be sure the item is store bought and packaged (ie: store bought mini-cupcakes, popsicles, packaged cookies, etc). 

Food for celebrations and/or special occasions:

There are special times throughout the year when classrooms have a celebration that may include snacks or drinks we would not eat as part of a nutritious snack.  The decision of which foods to serve for such occasions will be made by classroom teachers.  Do not send in treats without first coordinating with the classroom teacher, even for birthdays.  Food and drinks for such occasions might include baked goods/frozen treats for celebrations, hot chocolate for winter sports, and mints/lifesavers for testing.  We explain to children the different reasons for choosing various foods.