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Classroom Snacks & Celebrations
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The District is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our students. Due to the increase in food allergies and concerns with childhood obesity, changes are being made to the district’s Wellness Policy regarding classroom snacks, birthday treats and classroom celebrations. Some elementary schools are celebrating birthdays without food, so please check with your child's school to find out their practice.
When food is served to students in the classroom as a snack, birthday treat, or during a classroom celebration, the following rules apply (ICCSD Wellness Policy 507.9):- allow only fresh fruits/vegetables or purchased foods with the ingredients listed (no homemade foods).
- allow only foods that meet the Healthy Food Guidelines/ Smart Snacks. (the only exception to this would be food-tasting related to district-approved curriculum lessons)
- not allow foods with peanuts or peanut butter, or foods that were made in a factory where cross-contamination may occur.
- food that does not meet the guidelines will be sent home.
- a list of acceptable foods (Healthy Food Guidelines/Smart Snacks) will be made available to parents and teachers at the beginning of the school year.
Examples of Acceptable Foods
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Chips
Tortilla chips, pita chips, multigrain chips, kale chips, etc.
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Crackers
Animal crackers, graham crackers, vegetable crackers, etc.
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Dairy
Low-fat string cheese or non-fat/Greek yogurt
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Dips & Spreads
Hummus, guacamole, Greek yogurt dip, etc.
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Fresh Fruit
Apples, bananas, grapes, and mangoes to name a few!
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Fresh Vegetables
Bell peppers, carrots, celery, cauliflower, etc.
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Granola Bars & Cereal Bars
Be careful to avoid peanut flavor and factory warnings for peanuts
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Pantry Fruit Items
Applesauce, dried fruits, and fruit cups
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Popcorn
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Pretzels
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Rice Cakes
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