PTA Class Party Food Guidelines

In accordance with the District Wellness Policy, please consider the following guidelines when planning class celebrations:

• Class parents are to meet with their teachers prior to “Meet the Teacher Night” to discuss classroom celebrations and any specific allergy concerns for the class.  

• For any classroom with allergy concerns, known allergy foods may not be served at class parties.  Classroom teacher will consult with school nurse to come up with alternatives that meet the needs of all students.

• Birthday celebrations are non-food based; food and goody bags containing food items are prohibited.

• There is a limit of 5 food-related classroom celebrations for the school year.

• All food brought in for classroom celebrations must be store bought and labeled with ingredients.

• Cut fruit and vegetables must be store bought and packaged.  Well cleaned and uncut fruits and vegetables are also permitted.

• Packaged and labeled bagels are preferred.  If bagels are purchased at a specific bagel store, a printed list of ingredients that can be shared with parents must be provided. 

• If pizza is purchased from a specific pizzeria, a printed list of ingredients that can be shared with parents must be provided.

• Holiday goody bags or favors containing food are prohibited.