Classroom Parties A high priority is placed on protecting instructional time. Our school participates in three scheduled parties for elementary only during the year: Winter Break, Valentine’s Day, and End of the Year. In lieu of individual birthday parties at school, parents may donate a book to the classroom/school’s library in honor of their child ONLY. Food i.e. pizza and/or goody bags may not be brought to school for birthday celebrations. 29 The End of the Year celebration and all school wide scheduled parties will take place during the last hour of the day. Guidelines established by the School Wellness Policy (CVUSD BP 5030d) makes it mandatory that schools adhere to nutritional guidelines. Cupcakes, cake, candy, and soda should be limited as they do not adhere to these standards. All food items must be store bought and a healthy alternative must be provided. If you would like to bring snacks for classroom parties, we ask that you adhere to nutrition guidelines that have been established by the state. ALL food items for class celebrations or special events must be preapproved by the classroom teacher, including the contents of any goodie bag. See CVUSD Board Policy 5030d “School staff shall encourage parents/guardians or other volunteers to support the District's nutrition education program by considering nutritional quality when selecting any snacks which they may donate for occasional class parties. Class parties or celebrations shall be held after the lunch period when possible.”