Traditionally, students have enjoyed celebrating their birthday by bringing in treats for their classmates. Here are some tips to make these quick celebrations easy for all:

1. Contact the teacher several days before you plan to send in treats to find out the best day and time, as well as any food allergies in the class.
2. Remember to send in enough treats for the entire class, plus plates, napkins and silverware if needed.
3. Individual or pre-cut treats like cupcakes or cut brownies are easy to pass out and require less time.
4. Because the school day is unpredictable and a set time for the celebration may be difficult to pin down, parents should have treats to school by lunchtime and should not plan to be present during the treat time.
5. Gift bouquets are discouraged due to lack of storage space in the office or the classroom. Students who receive gift deliveries will be called to the office to see the gift, but it will be kept in the office until dismissal time.
6. To avoid feelings of being left out, invitations to birthday parties should not be distributed at school unless the entire class is invited.

If you have questions about providing treats for your child for a birthday celebration, please contact the classroom teacher or the office at 913-780-7690.