Student Birthdays and Holiday Celebrations
Due to the many students with allergies and food reactions we are requesting that all birthday recognitions be non-food based. No birthday food treats should be sent to school. We do want to acknowledge student birthdays, but encourage parents/guardians to do so in other ways. For example, small items such as pencils or stickers for classmates or the donation of a book to the school or classroom library in honor of a child’s birthday would be appropriate. Thank you for honoring and respecting this request.
Holiday celebrations will be held in compliance with School Board Policy. These celebrations will be announced in advance in order for parents/guardians to be prepared in determining food choices with their children. Birthday celebrations are held randomly and do not allow for parent/guardian awareness prior to the event in the school setting, which contributed to the decision for birthday recognitions to be non-food based.