Safe Snacks

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Safe Snack Policy: Nurturing Health and Well-being at Our School

Allergy Awareness: We’re a Nut-Free Environment

• Food must not contain PEANUTS and/or TREE NUTS •

We prioritize the safety and health of every child at The Anne Brower School. In line with this commitment, we maintain a strict nut-free policy. Please ensure that all snacks and lunches sent from home are free from peanuts and tree nuts.

Guidelines for Healthy and Safe Snacks:

When preparing your child’s daily snacks and lunch, kindly adhere to our “safe food” guidelines:

Apple slices (peeled and thinly sliced), Banana slices, Seedless grapes cut in halves or quarters, Berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries cut small), Soft pear slices, Melon cubes

Cucumber slices, Carrot sticks (steamed slightly for younger preschoolers), Bell pepper strips, Cherry tomatoes (cut in halves or quarters), Steamed broccoli florets

Cheese sticks or cubes, Yogurt (plain or low sugar, with fruit mixed in), Cottage cheese with fruit, Hummus with soft pita or veggie sticks, Hard-boiled eggs (peeled and sliced)

Whole-grain crackers, Mini rice cakes, Mini muffins (low sugar, whole grain), Whole-wheat pita triangles, Oatmeal bites

HIGH RISK FOODS to AVOID sending in: (CHOKING HAZARDS)

NO WHOLE grapes, cherries, berries, melon balls, tomatoes (MUST be cut into small pieces), Raw carrots and celery (should be grated, steamed, or cut into thin strips), raisins and other dried fruits (should be finely chopped)

NO Hots Dogs or Sausages (unless sliced lengthwise and cut into small pieces), NO tough meat (meat sticks/jerky) or large chunks of meat.

NO candy of any kind, NO popcorn

PLEASE NOTE: TABS is a PEANUT and TREE NUT FREE FACILITY. NO peanut butter, no nuts (therefore nothing with pesto sauce which contains pine nuts) can be present in our classrooms.

Special Celebrations:

Please notify your child’s teacher if you would like to celebrate their birthday at school. While we will do our best to accommodate requests, we can’t make any promises as we must also be mindful of health and safety protocols due to the pandemic. We’ll work together to create a meaningful and safe celebration!

Your Cooperation Matters:

Your adherence to these guidelines plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all our students. Together, we can create a space where each child can enjoy their meals without health risks.