Lunch Supervision
The Lunch Supervision program requires registration and is available to all students in Grades 1-6 and in any CBE full-day Kindergarten programs.
Food and Allergies
We are an “Allergy Aware” school. Please let us know if your child has food allergies and requires support. For more information on how to deal with allergies, please see our Illness & Medical page.
Avoid sending food to school for your child to share with others. Should teachers anticipate having food in the classroom for celebrations etc, parents will be notified. If you are planning on bringing snacks to the class for a celebration, non-food items such as pencils are a better choice as they do not isolate some students from taking part in the celebration due to allergies.
Snacks and lunches should be easy for children to manage. Hot water and microwaves are not accessible for students.
Litterless Lunches
Have your children talked to you about “litterless lunches?" Being an environmentally conscious school, we are trying to minimize the waste in our school. One of the ways we can do this is by encouraging lunches that do not require a lot of packaging. You may want to consider using plastic reusable containers rather than containers that need to be thrown away. If students do not finish their lunches, we are asking them to take the remainder home so you are aware of their eating habits, likes and dislikes.
Fun Lunch & Snacks
Our Parent Society is offering snacks and fun lunches for a fee through Healthy Hunger, a secure website where parents can order meals online for their child. Our fun lunches gives our students an opportunity to eat lunch, socialize with their friends at school and take part in special activities.
Healthy Hunger Instructions
1. Go to www.healthyhunger.ca
2. Click “No Obligation Sign Up”
a. Complete the parent account registration form
3. Sign in and Click “Add a Student”
a. Complete the Add Student form by choosing your child’s school and teacher
b. Repeat the process for additional children
4. Click on Order Lunches to order fun lunches and recess snacks!
Other Food and Drinks
It is suggested that your child bring fruit, a recess snack and a drink in addition to the fun lunch meal, as they usually would with their lunch.
Dietary Restrictions
The vendors may provide foods for student with dietary restrictions such as nut free, gluten free and vegetarian options. If you have specific questions about what vendors use in their food or how it is prepared we would suggest contacting them directly.
Volunteers
We could use help handing out snacks and lunches to the children on fun days. Please contact the Development Association if you can volunteer.
Home-Packed Lunch Tips for Parents
Lunch is an important part of your child’s day at school. Here are some tips to help you provide a lunch that is safe and nutritious with less waste.
Food Safety
- Keep cold food cold by using an insulated lunch bag and 1-2 ice packs.
- Keep hot food hot by using an insulated container. Preheat your container with boiling water before adding hot food. Microwave ovens are not available for elementary students.
- Pack non-perishables, such as granola bars and whole fruit, that can be kept at room temperature.
- Most CBE schools are nut-aware, please check with your child’s teacher for more information on nut allergies and other allergies in your child’s classroom.
Help Reduce Waste
- Bring a reusable water bottle.
- Pack just enough for a child to eat during lunch.
- Many schools participate in “boomerang lunches” (pack in/pack out), where all leftover items are returned home.
Tip: Pack a sealable bag or container labeled ‘garbage’ for uneaten food or open containers to avoid mess in the lunch bag.
In 2024, ten CBE schools participated in a waste audit conducted by Green Calgary. Here are a few suggestions from the audit to help minimize waste produced by packed lunches:
- Send less selections of food. Younger children have difficulty deciding what to eat when there is a lot of choice and sometimes end up not eating.
- When possible, use reusable containers for foods such as crackers and cut up fruits or vegetables.
Other Tips
- Make sure your child can open all packages by themselves.
- Involve your child in packing their lunch. Children involved in food preparation may be more likely to try new foods and eat what is packed, minimizing food waste.
- Aim to include a food from each food group – lean proteins, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily (as per Canada’s Food Guide 2019).
- Some items, such as sandwiches, can be made ahead and frozen to save time. Note that some fillings such as fresh vegetables do not freeze well.
- Designate a shelf in the fridge/pantry at home for lunch items. This may help make packing lunches quicker and encourage independence for children packing their own lunches.
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