- Monday to Thursday: 12:12 -12:52
- Friday: 11:06 - 11:25
Students are expected to show acceptable table manners, clean up the table or area where they have eaten when they have finished, and treat all supervisors with respect. All students are able to eat inside for the first half of lunch and then outside for the remainder of the lunch break.
- Leaving campus at lunch is a privilege given to our students. Students are expected to act in a respectful manner at all times. Students who violate the Code of Conduct while off campus will have their off-campus privileges revoked and could be subject to detention or suspension.
- Students must return to school on time for classes.
- Back alleys and private yards are off limits to students.
- Microwaves are not available for any students.
- slurpees, energy drinks etc are not allowed in the school and will be thrown out if a student brings it in.
Healthy Hunger
Healthy Hunger is Back!
Our Fun Food program is up and running! If you're new to Healthy Hunger, please sign in or create an account at https://healthyhunger.ca
Be sure to watch for cut-off times to ensure your order is placed on time. For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our amazing volunteers at massey.healthy.hunger@gmail.com
If your child is absent on the event day, please note that perishable meals will be donated to our school’s Brown Bag Lunch Program (BB4CK). This wonderful program provides school lunches and snacks to kids across Calgary who need them. To learn more, visit https://bb4ck.org/about-us/. If you prefer to pick up your child’s lunch, please make arrangements with their homeroom teacher prior to the lunch hour.
Allergies
We are an Allergy Aware school. Parents must indicate any special health concerns on the school registration for their child and are encouraged to ensure classroom teachers are also aware of health issues. For more information about this and other health concerns visit our Illness & Medical page.
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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