Elementary Birthday Snack Page
EASD has adopted The Pennsylvania Department of Education Nutrition Standards for each elementary school. The nutrition standards require that fewer (up to three) high-sugar foods (such as cupcakes) be served at classroom parties and celebrations. Also, parties and celebrations must include fruits & vegetables and healthy drinks such as water, milk or 100% juice.
In our efforts to meet the PA nutrition guidelines, we are implementing new ideas for birthday celebrations. In lieu of providing cupcakes & cookies, we are encouraging you to consider providing the following items:
- Pencils
- Bookmarks
- Stickers
- Donating a book to your child's classroom
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
To meet PA guidelines, if a parent brings in cookies or cupcakes, they must also provide a fresh fruit and a fresh vegetable snack.
In addition, the Food Service Department offers a Mountaineer Birthday & Classroom Party Menu (pdf below). You may order by printing off the form, completing it, and sending it to your school's Cafeteria Manager two weeks prior to your child's birthday or classroom party. Please call the Food Service Department with any questions.