In Kindergarten, we will have snack time twice a day (once on Thursdays). Please be sure to pack your child a healthy snack for each morning and afternoon. It is important that these snacks are healthy in nature, providing your child with the nutrition necessary to sustain energy throughout the day. In years past, some children have had a separate "Snack Sack" that holds their daily snacks or a separate pocket in their lunch bag to avoid confusion between what is for snack and what is for lunch. Discuss with your family what would be the best routine for your child to insure that your child knows which items are for snack and which items are for lunch. It is also helpful to label containers "Morning Snack" and "Afternoon Snack". Please, NO JUICE OR MILK, during snack time. Save a beverage of choice for lunch time. The Kindergarteners will have frequent access to their water bottles and drinking fountain throughout the day. Click (BOLDED phrase) the Cottontails' Snack Routine handout (click underlined phrase) for more information about our snack time as well as ideas for healthy snacks.
Like snack, your family is responsible for providing your child a healthy lunch from home each day. Willowwind's K-6 program follows a "Pack In / Pack Out" snack & lunch routine. All food (except compostable materials) are to be "Pack back In" to your child's lunch bag to go home with them. In doing so, students and their families become aware of, and can manage, their food intake throughout the school day. This can create a mess at times, so please be patient as your family establishes a "Pack In" routine that works for you. Some families provide a washable container with lid or Ziploc bag to store opened applesauce or yogurt containers. Also note that this routine is in flux as the K-6 students are currently working together to create a routine best for Willowwind students, families, and Mother Earth. K-6 students are working to implement a recycling addition to the already established "Pack In / Pack Out" routine. As our routine grows and changes from the voice of the students I will continue to communicate changes with you.
Please read the linked "Pack In / Pack Out" handout for more information regarding our "Pack In / Pack Out" Routine and Willowwind's school wide wellness thoughts. This document will also provide information on ways to reduce your child's lunch and snack waste as well as ways to encourage healthy eating during these times at school. Please note that it is encouraged for students and their families to share healthy birthday treats throughout the year. Your help is much appreciated.
Finally, we continue to bring your child healthy and fun opportunities throughout the year. Linked here you will find our Low Sugar Birthday Celebrations routine. Please review as you prepare for your child's upcoming birthday.
Thank you for all your support in creating health and Earth conscience routines for our students!
By the way... Interested in learning about ways to eliminate waste in your child's lunch box and snack sack? Check out these links below:
www.laptoplunches.com
www.lunchbox.com
www.goodbyn.com
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