Lunch Supervision
A supervised lunch period is available for all students. Students must bring their own lunches. There is no access to a refrigerator or microwave. Students eat lunch in classrooms and play outside (except in very inclement weather).
Our school has a four-day lunch program. Register through MyCBE or in the School office.
Drop-In fees: please contact our office for information.
Please visit our Lunch Supervision page for information.
Allergies
We are a peanut allergy aware school. Please refrain from sending items containing peanuts or other nuts for lunches and snacks. See more on our Illness & Medical page.
Fun Lunches
- If you are experiencing difficulty ordering online or would prefer to order via the telephone please contact Healthy Hunger on 1-800-818-6260. If you have any questions or helpful comments, please email cjpfunlunch@gmail.com.
- Fun Lunch is a monthly fundraiser hosted by the CJP Parents Association. All profits go to programs within the school.
- Please forward any questions or feedback to cjpfunlunch@gmail.com
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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