Shared Snack

One of the favorite Coop chores assigned to families is providing snacks for the school on Fridays on a rotating basis. This works out to each family providing snack about 2x per year. It is our sincere hope that this can be a fun way for you and your child to share part of their school day by choosing a favorite, bringing a staple from your home, or baking together. For inspiration, you can find a list of suggested snack items below.

On your families Friday, you will be asked to provide two different snacks, one for the a.m. and one for p.m. snacks, each for about 29 children in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. Snacks can be brought in on the day they are needed, or non-perishable items can be brought in ahead of time, labeled with the child’s name and snack date, and placed in the kitchen. Refrigerator space is available, if necessary. You do not need to provide plates, cups or utensils.

• We currently have a SHELLFISH allergy at the center. Please take care that all food is prepared in an area that has not been cross-contaminated.

  • The following foods are banned from shared snack:

  • whole grapes/ cherry tomatoes (can be

    cut)

  • whole nuts/ seeds, scoops/ chunks of nut butters

  • round slices of hot dog/ sausage

  • candy.

  • Nothing considered junk food should be provided as a snack. An exception is a special birthday treat (such as cupcakes, muffins, etc.).

  • Fruits should be delivered thoroughly washed and ready to serve.

• Foods prepared at home: If you and your child choose to bake or prepare your snack at home, please follow sensible food handling guidelines, such as: hand washing prior to handling foods and after touching the face or using the toilet, adequate cooking times, and proper storage before delivery to the school. Please be sure to maintain sanitary conditions so that we will not be forced to restrict snacks to only packaged items.

  • Quantity: About 2 large bags of pretzels or boxes of crackers will more than suffice, two 32oz tubs of yogurt, or one small apple or half a large apple per child.

Providing snacks need not be a time-consuming or expensive venture. Remember, you can easily grab a bag of apples or a couple large bags of pretzels during your routine shopping trip if you don’t have time (or desire) to do something fancy. The key is to work with your child so that they take pride in serving “their” snack to their classmates.

If participating does not feel like a good fit for your family for any reason, please let us know and you will not be added to the schedule. If you choose to opt-out, please send a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack (if your child stays the full day), every day they attend.

Have fun and, as always, thank you for your assistance and cooperation.        

WHDCC Board