School Policies

Birthday Parties

School Parties

1. Parties during classtime are only allowed in Kindergarten. In Grades 1-6, treats in honor of the occasion may be given out during lunch or recess only.
   
2. Arrangements with your child’s teacher should be made at least one week in advance. This includes checking the Kashrus of all food for the party.
   
3. When brought to school, the food must be in its original sealed packaging and checked for Kashrus by Rabbi Charner.
   
4. Because all foods must be checked for Kashrus, individual party bags are not acceptable in school. We cannot inspect each and every personalized package. We will allow the distribution of such containers if:
   
   • All products are first brought to our building in their original sealed containers.
     
   • The party bags are then prepared by the parent on our premises.
     
5. In order to be respectful of and show consideration for many of our students who require Cholov Yisrael supervision for milk products, for classwide distribution, items that have Cholov Yisrael Hashgachah or which are Parve must be purchased.

Home Parties

In order to be respectful of every child’s feelings and to reinforce what is taught at home and at school, it is appropriate to invite all of your child’s classmates to participate in home parties. However, no birthday invitations may be distributed in school under any circumstance! Class lists are available for mailing the invitations.