Birthday Treats
Question:
"I would like to send birthday treats in for the class so my child may share and celebrate his birthday with his classmates. Is this allowed?"
Answer:
Yes, but . . .
1. Only store bought items may be brought to school for sharing.
2. The teacher will schedule the treats at the time that works best for his/ her teaching schedule. Please bring the treats to school first thing in the morning so the teacher has this option.
3. Send in one of the following:
a package of cookies
small, individually
wrapped Little Debbie, Hostess, etc. cookies/treats
bakery cookies
4. Make sure you have enough for the entire class. You may want to touch base with the teacher for an exact number.
Do not send:
home made anything
cupcakes
cake
anything requiring
cutting and/or portioning
presents
decorations
balloons
candles/matches/lighter
beverages
flowers
Although we appreciate your child’s excitement and enthusiasm for his/her birthday, the classroom setting is not the appropriate place for your child’s full-blown birthday celebration. Keep the treat simple and easy for the teacher to distribute and clean up. In the recent past, we’ve seen a trend towards larger and larger birthday parties taking place during the school day -- complete with presents from home. As I am sure you can understand, we simply cannot allow this.