Student Birthdays

Student Birthdays

We want each student to feel special on his/her birthday; however, we must protect learning time.

¨ Students may dress up on their birthday. (Please see below). This allows the school community to recognize the child and wish him/her a happy birthday. If a students' birthday does not fall on a school day, teachers may schedule another day with the student.

¨ Students may bring in an individual treat for each child in his/her class. Simple finger food is best. Treats cannot require refrigeration or cutting. Birthday treats should be shared at recess or lunchtime. Children may share treats with teachers in their pod but may not go to other pods and disturb classes.

¨ Parents may also have a birthday treat prepared by Holy Family Culinary Cuisine. Same rules apply for prepared snacks as stated above.

¨ Birthday/Party Invitations: In an effort to be Christian in our approach to extending birthday and/or party invitations and in avoiding hurt feelings, the following policy is enforced: The school is unable to provide telephone numbers or addresses of students. Consult the school directory included in your Open House packet. Invitations may be distributed in school only if the entire class is invited; or only if all boys or all girls are invited.

¨ The sending of birthday bouquets, balloons, and other surprises to a student during school hours is not permitted.

Non-Uniform Dress

Girls: Tops or dresses with modest neckline to collar bone, with sleeves

Dresses, skirts, knee length or longer

Dress pants, except on Mass days

(no jeans of any color or type)

Dress shoes (flat or low-heeled)

Boys: Dress pants or shorts with belt (no jeans of any color or type)

Collared dress or polo shirt without graphics or lettering

Dress shoes and socks