Lunch Period
Monday - Thursday
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch Supervision
The Calgary Board of Education provides a user pay supervised lunch program. All students who access the program must pay a monthly fee or are welcome to use a drop in program for a fee each time. Students registered in the Lunch Supervision Program are under the supervision of staff hired from fees from 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Contact the school to purchase drop in tickets. The lunch program is for supervision only and does not provide food. Please ensure all lunch bags are labeled with the student’s name and grade. Please visit our Lunch Supervision page for information.
Students not paying for lunch supervision are expected to go home at 11:15 a.m. and return to the school for 11:55 a.m.
Please send healthy choices for your child. Do not send pop or candy in their lunches. Also remember that your child does not have access to microwaves. Please ensure the food can be eaten without any preparation required and is contained in a bag or a lunchbox. We promote Fresh Fruit Fridays. Please bring your favourite fruit for a snack. Junk food free zone!!!
Lunchroom fee information is found on the Fees and Waivers page on Calgary Board of Education website
Allergies
For the safety of students with allergies, we ask that lunches be nut free. More information on allergies can be found on the Illness & Medical page.
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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