Birthday Treats and Invitations

While sharing birthday treats is a fun custom, the sharing of food-related birthday treats presents several challenges. Food allergies, parental oversight, cleanliness, and fairness are all matters that come into play when it comes to sharing food treats at school.

You are welcome to share birthday treats with classmates after school. The birthday parent and child are welcome to distribute treats once students are dismissed. This will address many of the the aforementioned challenges without completely restricting the practice for those who wish to continue.

If anyone misses or forgets these new guidelines and sends treats to school, teachers will hold onto the treats and return them with thanks to the parents at pick-up time.

Also, please do not ask teachers to hand out birthday invitations. It is better to send these via email or other means to avoid anyone feeling left out.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.