Homemade+Treats

=Homemade Treats= Angie: Here's the info from our Parent Handbook regarding birthday treats. Birthday Treats - Birthdays may be recognized in the classroom, but birthday parties are not permitted during school hours. __Students may bring simple treats to school, if desired. Only pre-packaged items are permitted due to our licensing regulations. In addition, Park Hill Food Services offers a variety of healthy snack items that may be purchased and delivered to the classroom.__ For more information, visit the district website. Birthday treats may not include lunches for the class. Due to allergies, please consult with your classroom teacher before treats are brought to class

STEVE: Shawnee Mission -- school-by-school decision, no board policy (My daughter's school allows homemade treats.)

Raytown -- elementary handbook states, "If parents wish to recognize their child's birthday, they are encouraged to purchase a library book which may be given to the school library. Candy treats, cookies, or cakes are not to be brought for birthdays." Under another section, it reads, "At the PTA sponsored parties, the students will have treats that have been purchased from a bakery or store. Items such as ice cream sundaes, nachos, or cookies decorated by the students will be served."

Blue Valley -- no board policy -- They're supposed to get back to me about how they handle homemade treats. I'll let you know if it adds anything to the discussion.

ANGIE: In all of our programs we have a policy in our handbook requiring only items packaged as part of our licensing requirements from MO Dept of Health and Senior Services.

DIANE: 1.) Policies on food from home being brought to school for parties / treats. I have items from handbooks from Liberty, Platte County and NKC. Olathe does not have guidelines in place for classroom treats. Smithville has guidelines, however, they do not relate to homemade vs. prepackaged. NKC has had this in place for 10+ years and received some input from the Clay County Health Department when developing the practice. Liberty, NKC and Platte County all require prepackaged treats. These are "practices" and guidelines put in place at each elementary school. During NKC first year of implementing this practice, they sent notes home with all students to inform families.

JENNIFER: Here is Belton's Policy