Birthdays
Each student may bring a small, healthy snack to celebrate his/her birthday. We will celebrate the student’s birthday and share the treat during our morning snack time (9:45 a. m.). As there has been confusion in the past on what constitutes a “healthy birthday snack”, I have simplified my rule to this: the first ingredient in the list must be something other than sugar (refined sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, etc.) with the exception of natural sugar (e.g. fructose that is present in fresh fruit).
Do not send treats that need to be scooped or cut. If you send in a drink, please send it in individual containers (e. g. juice boxes/pouches) that do not need to be poured. (I do make exceptions to the “no juice” rule for birthdays.) Be sure to send any napkins/paper towels/plates that can be used to contain crumbs/spills.
In accordance with the St. Mary Handbook, delivered balloons or flowers will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Home delivery of such gifts is encouraged. As well, party invitations should be delivered by mail (postal or electronic) rather than handed out at school to avoid any hurt feelings by students not invited. The only exception to this rule is if the entire class (or all the boys or all the girls) are invited.
Each student may bring a small, healthy snack to celebrate his/her birthday. We will celebrate the student’s birthday and share the treat during our morning snack time (9:45 a. m.). As there has been confusion in the past on what constitutes a “healthy birthday snack”, I have simplified my rule to this: the first ingredient in the list must be something other than sugar (refined sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, etc.) with the exception of natural sugar (e.g. fructose that is present in fresh fruit).
Do not send treats that need to be scooped or cut. If you send in a drink, please send it in individual containers (e. g. juice boxes/pouches) that do not need to be poured. (I do make exceptions to the “no juice” rule for birthdays.) Be sure to send any napkins/paper towels/plates that can be used to contain crumbs/spills.
In accordance with the St. Mary Handbook, delivered balloons or flowers will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Home delivery of such gifts is encouraged. As well, party invitations should be delivered by mail (postal or electronic) rather than handed out at school to avoid any hurt feelings by students not invited. The only exception to this rule is if the entire class (or all the boys or all the girls) are invited.