1.  For birthdays, children celebrating their special day will have the choice of bringing in a treat for their classmates.  (It is advised that parents of students with special dietary needs work together with the classroom teacher on providing an alternative to the birthday treat.)

2.  Teachers can have the option of using candy or other items for classroom related activities, on a limited basis, such as M&M math, graphing, and sorting.

3.  For classroom rewards, teachers are encouraged to use alternatives including stickers, small toys or other items in place of candy.

4.  Staff members will make every effort to be positive role models for the health and wellness standards.

5.  Classroom teachers will educate the children about healthy snack choices as part of the BH-BL health curriculum.  Information will also be shared at Back to School nights to encourage parents to make healthy choices for their children.  However, final snack choices are at each parent's discretion.

6. Students will be encouraged to buy only one snack during lunch from the snack cart.

Approved by the Charlton Heights Building Council

March 2006