Lunch Supervision Line: 403-777-6650 ext. 1
If your child is registered for Lunch Supervision and will be away during the lunch hour, please advise us by leaving a voicemail.
Lunch Supervision
The Calgary Board of Education provides students with the option to stay at school for lunch. Lunch Supervision is offered to all students in Grades 1- 6 and in our full-day kindergarten programs for an annual fee. Please visit our Lunch Supervision page for information.
Lunch Schedule
Monday - Fridays: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Notice - Milk Program Discontinued
We are sorry to inform you that our Milk Program will be discontinued after Christmas Break. Due to our small numbers, we are having difficulty finding a supplier to deliver milk to the school. We will no longer be selling the milk coupons, however, we will honor coupons previously purchased up to the end of December. At that time, if you still have milk coupons, please return them to the school for a refund.
Please Send Utensils
If you are sending a lunch with your child that requires a spoon or fork, please make sure you also pack utensils in their lunch. The lunchroom supervision fee does not include the cost of utensils for your child to eat their lunch.
Fun Lunches
Fun lunches are periodically scheduled and gives our students an opportunity to eat lunch, socialize with their friends at school and take part in special activities. For our upcoming fun lunches, please check out the Healthy Hunger website.
Allergies
Please do not bring peanuts or products containing peanuts to our school as we have several student with serious allergies to them. Learn more about allergies and other medical information on our Illness & Medical page.
After Lunch Playground Supervision
Students that go home for lunch should not return to play until 12:45 PM when playground supervision is available.
Leaving School Grounds During the Lunch Hour
If you are taking your child off school premises during the lunch hour, the parent/guardian is responsible for physically signing out their student in the school office. Phone-in authorizations are not acceptable. Students cannot be signed out by anyone who is not on the student’s Emergency Contact List and even then we must have a parent/guardian’s consent.
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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