Kindergarten Routine: Healthy Eating - Snack / Lunch Routines

Please read the following information carefully as it details new routines regarding lunch, snack, and "treats" at Willowwind.

Cottontails' Snack Routine:
In Kindergarten, we have snack time twice daily (once on Thursdays).  Please pack your child a healthy snack for each morning and afternoon.  Click the Cottontails' Snack Routine handout for more information about our snack time as well as ideas for healthy snacks.  Please, NO JUICE OR MILK, during snack time.  The Kindergarteners will have frequent access to their water bottles throughout the day.

Willowwind's Pack In / Pack Out Routine:
Like snack, your family is responsible for providing your child a healthy lunch from home each day. Willowwind follows a "Pack In / Pack Out" snack & lunch routine.  All food (except compostable materials) are to be "Packed back In" to your child's lunch bag to go home.  Pack In / Pack Out allows families to be aware of their student's food intake throughout the school day.  This can, at times, become messy so please be patient as your family establishes a "Pack In" routine that works for you.  Some families provide washable containers with lids or Ziploc bags to store opened containers.  As our routine grows and changes from the voice of the students (i.e. future recycling routines) I will continue to communicate changes with you.  Please read the linked Pack In / Pack Out handout for more information.

Willowwind's Low Sugar Celebrations:
We continue to bring your child healthy and fun opportunities throughout the year.  Linked here you will find our Low Sugar Celebrations routine.  Please review as you prepare for your child's upcoming birthday.  Please note that all birthday treats must be low sugar (see linked document for ideas) and cupcakes, cake, and frosting is not allowed and will be returned home.

Thank you, in advanced,  for 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