Class Parties / 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
      ~cupcakes

   4. Make sure you have enough for the entire class. You may want to touch base with the teacher for an exact number.

   5. If you choose to distribute invitations to your private, at-home party, you must send in one invitation for each child in the class.

   Do not send
   homemade anything
   cake or anything requiring cutting and/or portioning
   presents
   decorations, balloons, flowers
   candles/matches/lighter
   beverages

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.

Revised 07/9/13