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    Party and Food Guidelines

           The District has developed guidelines or policies for foods and beverages “sold or served” at school. This includes activities such as classroom parties, celebrations, rewards, fundraisers, etc. The School Board believes that all food available at school should contribute to the development of sound nutritional habits. So, do not send in any homemade food or treats for celebrations. Below are some of the guidelines that pertain to parents about parties and celebrations.  Please read them carefully.

    •    Parent may Not bring in home-prepared food items for student consumption, however whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables, may be cut-up and brought in. In other words, no more homemade cupcakes for birthdays and celebrations.
    •    To insure compliance with safety and sanitation requirements, all foods and beverages sold or served must be prepared or purchased through a facility with a health permit.
    •    All celebrations that include food must occur after the last lunch period (1:50).
    If you have any questions and/or concerns about this, please visit the district webpage:
    http://nutrition.sanjuan.edu/index.php?sid=3009112138120382



    Healthy Party Food List

    List of Healthy foods:

    Whole Wheat Pretzels

    NF Yogurt

    Wheat Pretzels

    Low-fat Granola Bars

    Low-fat Milk 

    Nuts and Seeds

    Low-fat Cheeses

    Baby Carrots- Cut-up Raw

    Non-fat Milk

    Fresh Fruit

    Whole Wheat Crackers

    100% Fruit Juices

    Veggie Tray with Low-fat Dip

    Fruit Kebobs

    Fruit Parfait

    Whole Grain Waffles

    Brown Rice Cakes

    Whole Grain Cereal

    Popcorn

    Low-fat Breads

    Small Muffins

    Pastries

    Sport Drinks

    Dried Fruit

    Trail Mix

    Hummus

    Low-fat Tortilla Chips &Bean Dip or Salsa

    Whole Grain Bagels

    English Muffins

    Soft Pretzels

    		    

    * Check for food allergies before serving

    These food must be served after Lunch and prepared or purchased through a facility that has a health permit
     

     


    SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
    HEALTH SERVICES

    DATE: November, 2007

    SUBJECT: Foods & Beverages Sold or Served on School Campuses
    BP/AR 3554 – Other Food Sales

    FROM: Cindy Dodge, Program Manager Health Services
    Linda Mattson, Dietician, Food Services

    This memorandum provides guidance to district staff and parents related to the sale or service of foods
    and beverages to K-12 students on district campuses during the school day. These guidelines are
    pertinent to BP/AR 3554 Other Food Sales, which addresses foods and beverages sold or served outside
    of the district’s Food Services Program.

    Summarized below are some key points derived from BP/AR 3554 that will assist you in your discussion
    and implementation of the policy at your schools and program sites.
    Please refer to the detailed nutritional information outlined in BP/AR 3554 for guidance on the
    foods and beverages allowed.
    · The guiding principle stated in the policy is: The Board believes that all food available at school 
    should contribute to the development of sound nutritional habits. All foods offered by student or
    adult entities or groups should reflect concern for the health and well-being of our students.
    · The policy governs foods and beverages that are “sold or served” by students, teachers,
    administrators or parent organizations during the school day, and ½ hour before and ½ hour after
    school.
    · The definition of “sold” is: the exchange of food or beverages for money, coupons, tickets or
    vouchers.
    · Activities that must comply with the policy are:
    - All meals, food or beverages provided by school staff for school sponsored events and
    celebrations
    - Fundraisers on campus
    - Cultural celebrations
    - PTA / PTO sponsored food-related events
    - Food or beverage rewards or incentives for all students, including Special Ed. students
    · There is some leeway on items that are brought by individual parents for classroom celebrations
    and snacks; however, parents should be encouraged to purchase healthful snacks, or to arrange
    with the district Food Services Dept. for catering the event.
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    November, 2007
    · To insure compliance with safety and sanitation requirements, all foods and beverages sold or
    served must be prepared or purchased through a facility that has a health permit. This includes all
    foods and beverages provided to students by school staff, parent organizations, and individual
    parents for food-related events and celebrations.
    · Parents may not bring in home-prepared food items for student consumption, however food items
    may be purchased from a grocery store, restaurant or other facility with a health permit; and whole
    foods, such as fruits and vegetables, may be cut-up and brought in.
    · Celebrations that include food or beverages must occur after the last lunch period of the day.
    · The policy does not restrict individual students from bringing non-compliant foods in their
    lunches for their personal consumption.
    · The Food Services webpage has ideas for fundraising using non-food items, healthy classroom
    snacks/rewards, and ideas for celebrating cultural events. You can find this information on our
    website at http://sanjuannutrition.com/?page=smartsnacks

    Additional Resources: These documents can be found on our website at http://sanjuannutrition.com/index.php?sid=3009112138120382
    · BP/AR 3554-Other Food Sales
    · Federal Child Nutrition and Women, Infants and Children Reauthorization Act of 2004, section
    204
    · SB12 (Escutia) School Food Nutrition Standards
    · SB 965 (Escutia) Health Beverage Bill
    · Education Codes 49430 - 49436
    · CA Dept. of Education – Guidance for the Development of CA School Wellness Policies
    · CA Code of Regulations, Title 5, 15500 – 15501
    · Health and Safety Code 113700 – 114455

    You may contact Health Services (971-7643) or Food Services (971-7601) if you have any questions.

    Approved By:
    Susan M. Griffin
    Assistant Superintendent
    Student Support Services

     
Last Modified on September 5, 2019