Lunch Supervision
We provide students with the option of staying at school for lunch. Lunch Supervision is offered to all students in Kindergarten – Grade 5. This service provides students with the opportunity to practice social skills supported by caring adult supervision. All students will begin eating lunch at 11:30 in an assigned classroom and will go outside at 12:00 pm for 25 minutes of supervised playtime. It is the responsibility of parents to provide a healthy lunch and snack. Please visit our Lunch Supervision page for more information.
Milk Program
There is no milk program this year.
Healthy Snacks and Lunches
Learning is hard work and children’s bodies need lots of healthy food to keep them energized throughout the day. Please do not send candy, chips, or pop for lunch/snack, and instead save these treats for special occasions.
We ask that you do not send lunches that require heating. You can imagine the problems we have as children wait in line to use a microwave. We are very concerned that our young children could be burned so we have to have adults helping at the microwaves. This means that there are fewer supervisors available to circulate around the lunchroom and children are waiting a long time to eat.
Breakfast Cafe
The Breakfast Cafe is a supervised breakfast program that operates in our school. The primary aim of this program is to provide breakfast for hungry children regardless of the circumstances of their hunger. Children are provided with nutritious breakfast options, and through conversation and activities, are encouraged to make healthy choices as they develop good eating habits. It is hard for children to concentrate in class when they are hungry, and any child is welcome to attend the program at no cost, no registration.
- Breakfast available daily, 7:45 to 8:05 AM - enter through the compound (cement pad) doors
- Doors are locked at 8:05 AM to provide time for staff to clean up and be ready for classroom
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunches 2024-25
Radisson Park School Parents’ Association has partnered up with Healthy Hunger and area restaurants to offer families an easy way to place Fun Lunch orders while supporting our school. A portion of the sales is given back to the school which will support the purchasing of additional books, technology, and costs associated with a variety of student events.
- McDonald’s November 27 (order by November 22).
- Pizza 73 December 18 (order by December 13)
- McDonald’s January 29 (order by January 24)
- KFC February 26 (order by February 21)
- Pizza 73 March 19 (order by March 14)
- KFC April 30 (order by April 25)
- McDonald’s May 28 (order by May 23)
- KFC June 18 (order by June 13)
Online ordering and payment are made through www.healthyhunger.ca. Visa, Visa-Debit, and Mastercard.
For any technical issues, please contact Healthy Hunger at 1-800-818-6260.
To participate, PARENTS need to create an account online (instructions attached) online and sign-up students by grade and teacher.
Visit www.healthyhunger.ca and click on REGISTER ACCOUNT.
As this is a third party, payments will not be accepted at the school.●
Ordering closes 5 days prior to the Fun Lunch date.
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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