Lake Forest School District 67

Classroom Parties
The teacher and room parents plan classroom parties during the year. The Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) has established guidelines for parties, suggesting that food treats be confined to regular school parties, that refreshments be limited to one drink and one treat at each party, and that birthday treats end after fifth grade.

In addition, the District has a Wellness Policy,* which provides nutrition guidelines for foods available on school campuses, and for classroom snacks and celebrations. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on the district website, including a Healthful Food and Beverage List to assist you in selecting healthy choices for your child's classroom snacks/celebrations. In creating this list, consideration was also given to the medical needs of students with severe allergies in an effort to keep classroom spaces safe for all children.

* Throughout the school year, there are three (3) times where exceptions may be made to the Policy guidelines for celebrations; Halloween parties, Winter Holiday parties and Valentines Day parties. During this time, food may be provided to students that does not meet the Wellness Guidelines.