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Many students enjoy celebrating their birthday in class by sending something in to share with everyone. Our classroom policy is that students may not send in food and/or beverage items to share with the class. There are several reasons for this policy:
1) The Amphitheater School District and the Arizona Department of Education has implemented guidelines that support health and wellness by eliminating foods with a high sugar content
2) Many students have food allergies; bringing treats into the classroom can put them at risk for a reaction
3) Serving food items often takes time out of our busy schedule and has a tendency to be distracting for many students
If you would like your child to bring in something for the class in honor of his/her birthday, here are a few ideas:
- bookmarks
- pencils/erasers
- stickers
- a book for the classroom library
- a game for rainy days/choice time
- a cd/cassette of soothing music for quiet times
Thank you for your understanding and support of this classroom policy!
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