Lunchroom Attendance Line: 403-777-6720 Option 2
Lunch Supervision
The CBE lunch program is a user-pay service for students in Grades 1 - 6. Students may be registered in the program on a full-time or drop-in basis. We support noon supervision in a caring environment that fosters and maintains respectful, responsible behaviour. We believe that children need a safe and secure place to have lunch. Visit our Lunch Supervision page for more information.
Lunch supervision is provided by trained meal supervision staff. All students must register prior to attending lunchroom. If your child will not be eating lunch at school every day, they can register as a “drop-in” and pay a daily, rather than monthly fee. Further details are available from the school office. Fees can be paid online through My CBE Account online.
If a child is registered in lunchroom and will not be present on a particular day, please call the school and leave a message on the “Lunchroom” line above. If a child will be leaving the school at noon to accompany a parent or another adult designated by the parent, we ask that the lunchroom supervisor be notified in advance, preferably in writing, and that the adult pick up the child at the school and sign them out at the office. Students in the lunch program may not leave the school grounds. We are responsible for ensuring the safety of students during the lunch hour and we will actively look for children who are not where expected to be.
Students not participating in the lunch program should not return to school until 12:45 PM. If noon supervision fees represent a significant financial difficulty, waiver forms are available.
Allergy Awareness
CBE schools are nut aware schools. We have both students and staff who have severe allergies and so request your cooperation in helping us keep our school healthy for everyone. Please do not send anything containing nuts to school. For more information, see 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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