Birthday Treats

Birthday treats are recommended to be served after the lunch period ends so that treats do not spoil students’ appetites for a nutritious meal. The treats will be shared at a time designated by the campus principal. The birthday treat exception does not constitute a birthday party; therefore, other items (party favors, treat bags, balloons, and flowers) cannot be brought to school. Ordering commercial delivery of food and/or drink is also prohibited.

Because of the time constraints, the treat is limited to one item per classmate, and it must be store- purchased single-serve items (i.e., cupcake, cookie, etc.) so that it can be served, eaten, and cleaned up within a reasonable time. The ingredients of store-bought goods will be reviewed by the school nurse for safety of possible food allergies.

Although we cannot prohibit a parent/grandparent from providing food/treats for his/her child’s birthday, parents and grandparents may be held personally liable for an adverse reaction a student may have because of food brought in by parents or grandparents. The district discourages food being brought in by parents/grandparents for the following reasons:

• Protect instructional time
• Student food allergies (peanut, gluten, eggs, etc.)
• Student medical conditions
• Liability is assumed by the person bringing in food.