Lunchtime Attendance Line: 403-777-6800, extension 1
It is important that you call the lunchtime program attendance line if your child is absent.
Hours
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM. Half of the students will eat between 11:20 - 11:40 AM; the other half will eat between 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM.
Lunch Supervision
The Calgary Board of Education provides students with the option to stay at school for lunch. Lunch Supervision is offered to all students in Grades 1- 6 programs for an annual fee. Please visit our Lunch Supervision page for information.
Expectations
All students choosing to have lunch at school are asked to eat in their designated areas unless they are under the direct supervision of a staff member. No students are to eat in the Learning Commons or the Computer Lab under any circumstances. We expect everyone staying for lunch to respect the community, the building and other people by speaking quietly, cleaning up after themselves and playing cooperatively. If students are not able to follow these expectations they may lose their lunch hour privileges.
Allergies
We are a nut aware school. Several of our students and teachers have severe allergies to nuts, meaning anaphylactic severe. Please try to limit snacks or lunches that contain nuts. Thank you for your support in this matter.
See more about allergies and other medical information on our Illness & Medical page.
Fun Lunches
If your child/children would like to participate in the upcoming Fun Lunches, you will need to sign up for an online account as all ordering is done by you, through their website. You can pick and choose which lunches you would like to participate in and select from a few choices of meals. We hope to choose a different type of lunch each month. Some examples are subs and pizza.
The website you will need to sign up at is www.healthyhunger.ca. You will find our school is listed as Stanley Jones / Alice Jamieson Girls' Academy.
To view a video on how to order.
If you are seeking information about fun lunches, please email the AJASJ volunteer email at volunteersajasj@gmail.com.
Lunchroom Policy | Noon Hour
Grade 1-6
All students staying for lunch in Grades 1-6 will be expected to complete a lunchroom contract and pay a lunchroom fee. You can use your MyCBE / PowerSchoolto pay for the fees. All registered Grades 1-6 students are expected to stay on school property during the noon hour. Lunchroom supervision fees are considered a tax deductible child care expense. Tax receipts will be sent home around the end of February or early in March.
Grade 7-9
Grade 7-9 students are responsible for themselves during the lunch hour. If these students wish to eat in the school, they must eat in the designated area. Students in Grades 7-9 may leave the school grounds during the lunch hour with the permission of their parents. Students are expected to take full responsibility for their behaviour while they are off campus. The neighboring community expects that students will behave appropriately and not loiter, litter or damage any property. Proper school uniforms must be worn when leaving the school property at lunch time and on the way to and from school. Failing to follow these expectations will result in a loss of off campus and free dress day privileges.
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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