We know that birthdays and holidays are important to every child and that kids like to celebrate with their classmates. At Lincoln School, we recognize that children enjoy sharing their special day with classmates. In order to ensure that all students may participate fully, we have adopted food-free guidelines for these celebrations:
Below are some suggestions for alternatives to food treats for your child’s celebration at school. It is important to check with me prior to sending in the birthday treat in order to make sure that it's acceptable for the entire class. Additionally, be sure to provide advance notice to ensure a birthday celebration fits into their schedule.
Party favors (book marks, pencils, stickers, bouncy balls, matchbox cars, erasers, tops, magnifying glasses, notepads, balloons, whistles, bubbles, etc.). Please limit this to one item per child.
Buy something for the classroom (books, games, music, plant, book etc.).
Bring in an item that all children can sign as a birthday treat for the birthday student (shirt/sweatshirt, tote bag, autograph stuffed animal, pillow case, etc.).
Please note that it is not the food that makes the birthday special, but the way a child is treated! We promise birthdays will be celebrated and recognized!
We will also celebrate the some holidays in school, but we will ask parents to provide a peanut free snack for three of these events. I will inform you of the events where second snacks are suggested.
Please note that there may be curricular events such as field trips, science experiments, art projects etc. where parents may be asked to send in additional food or food may be involved.