Lunchtime Attendance Line: evergreenattendance@cbe.ab.ca or 403-777-6288 ext. 1
It is important that you call the lunchtime program attendance line if your child is absent.
Lunch Supervision
The Lunch Supervision program requires registration and is available to all students in Grades 1-5. There is a fee to participate, and a waiver process is in place for families who cannot afford to pay fees. Please see contact the office regarding payment.
Lunchtime Hours & Supervision
- Grades 1,2&3 Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
- Grades 4&5 Lunch 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Students will eat in their classrooms. Classes in the early recess will play first and eat lunch after, and Classes in the later group eat lunch first and play after.
Reminders:
- Students may not leave the school grounds during the lunch hour unless a parent/guardian signs them out.
- Children should come to school with their lunch; keeping fool deliveries to a minimum.
- Please send healthy lunches in recyclable containers.
- Do not send pop or power drinks to school for students to drink.
- We do NOT have microwaves or hot water for soups.
Allergies
Additionally, we have children at our school who are allergic to nuts and related nut products, we strive to be a Nut-Free School. Parents must indicate any special health concerns on the school registration for their child and are encouraged to ensure classroom teachers are also aware of health issues. For more information about this and other health concerns visit our Illness & Medical page.
Fun Lunches (suspended at this time).
Our fun lunches gives our students an opportunity to eat lunch, socialize with their friends at school and take part in special activities.
This year’s fun lunches will be provided through Healthy Hunger. To register, go to www.HealthyHunger.ca and click “Register Student”. After your account is created, you will be able to view all up-coming Fun Lunches, place orders, and pay for your orders online using Visa, MasterCard, or Interac Debit.
Benefits:
- Receive an email reminder if you have not ordered for an upcoming lunch
- Receive automatic email notification when you school posts a new Fun Lunch.
- Order for multiple children attending the same or different schools.
- Flexibility and control to place orders for 1 lunch, 2 lunches, or the entire year.
- Cancel orders at any time before the 5-day cut-off.
- Quickly review your orders at any time.
- Free and unlimited tech support from Healthy Hunger.
Creating an Account and Ordering
Home-Packed Lunch Tips for Parents
Lunch is an important part of your child’s day at school. Here are some tips to help you provide a lunch that is safe and nutritious with less waste.
Food Safety
- Keep cold food cold by using an insulated lunch bag and 1-2 ice packs.
- Keep hot food hot by using an insulated container. Preheat your container with boiling water before adding hot food. Microwave ovens are not available for elementary students.
- Pack non-perishables, such as granola bars and whole fruit, that can be kept at room temperature.
- Most CBE schools are nut-aware, please check with your child’s teacher for more information on nut allergies and other allergies in your child’s classroom.
Help Reduce Waste
- Bring a reusable water bottle.
- Pack just enough for a child to eat during lunch.
- Many schools participate in “boomerang lunches” (pack in/pack out), where all leftover items are returned home.
Tip: Pack a sealable bag or container labeled ‘garbage’ for uneaten food or open containers to avoid mess in the lunch bag.
In 2024, ten CBE schools participated in a waste audit conducted by Green Calgary. Here are a few suggestions from the audit to help minimize waste produced by packed lunches:
- Send less selections of food. Younger children have difficulty deciding what to eat when there is a lot of choice and sometimes end up not eating.
- When possible, use reusable containers for foods such as crackers and cut up fruits or vegetables.
Other Tips
- Make sure your child can open all packages by themselves.
- Involve your child in packing their lunch. Children involved in food preparation may be more likely to try new foods and eat what is packed, minimizing food waste.
- Aim to include a food from each food group – lean proteins, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily (as per Canada’s Food Guide 2019).
- Some items, such as sandwiches, can be made ahead and frozen to save time. Note that some fillings such as fresh vegetables do not freeze well.
- Designate a shelf in the fridge/pantry at home for lunch items. This may help make packing lunches quicker and encourage independence for children packing their own lunches.
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