Lunch Supervision
All lunchroom students must register for the lunch supervision program. Register through MyCBE or in the School office. More information on our Lunch Supervision page.
Reduce, Re-Use & Recycle
Please provide reusable containers for lunch items rather than throw away paper, plastic or foil. Send utensils from home for your child’s lunch if needed. Heated lunches should be sent in a thermos so that your child can carry his/her own soup to their respective table. Lunchroom supervisors will help open the thermos if a child needs help.
- No glass containers please
- No hot water is available
- No microwaves for warming lunches.
We encourage our students to take home their refundable items to reduce the amount of refuse collected at school. FYI, some classrooms may have a refundable collection system in place for refundable items left at school.
Snacks
Parents are asked to provide a snack to eat during the school day. Also be sure to provide an extra snack on Fridays as it is a longer school day without a lunch break.
Allergy Accommodation
The lunchroom provides a seating area specifically for children with nut allergies. Please let us know if you have particular concerns that require accommodation. Any child can sit at that table as long as they do not have nut products and there is space available. 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. Visit our Illness & Medical page for more information.
Special Lunch days
If you would like your child to have a special lunch (this is optional) our school uses Healthy Hunger. Go to www.healthyhunger.ca and register. All users are required to set-up an account. See instructions at the bottom of this page.
2025-26 Schedule
Special Lunch/Snack |
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2025 |
September 24 Subway |
October TBD |
November 19 Boston Pizza |
December 10 IHOP |
2026
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January 14 OPA |
February 18 Cibo |
March 11 Mary Browns |
April 15 Edo |
May 20 Taco Time |
June 17 Little Caesars |
Setting-Up Your Healthy Hunger Account
Go to www.HealthyHunger.ca and click “REGISTER STUDENT”. After your account is created, you will be able to view all upcoming special lunch and special snack days, place orders, and then pay for your orders online with Visa, MasterCard, or Interac Debit.
See Instructions for Setting Up Your Account
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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