Celebrating Birthdays at HDE -- the Healthy Way!

Wellness Committee Recommendations

Having a birthday during the school year can be a lot of fun for youngsters, and while birthday celebrations typically conjure images of sugary treats, the PTA Wellness Committee encourages families to celebrate in a healthy way! 

When we celebrate healthy birthdays, we see all kinds of benefits, including: 

• consistent positive nutrition messages
• healthier kids who are ready to learn
• promotion of a healthy school environment
• a culture of excitement about nutrition

Healthy Food Ideas 

• Fruit & Cheese Kabobs
• Pure Fruit Popsicles
• Graham Crackers
• Popcorn
• Pretzels
• Cheese Cubes with Toothpicks
• String Cheese
• Yogurt or Yogurt Parfaits
• Whole Grain Baked Goods (check local bakeries!)

Non-Food Treat Ideas

• Classroom-Related Items (i.e. fun pencils, erasers, or bookmarks)
• A Book for the Classroom Library (add a nameplate inside with the birthday child's name)
• Read Your Child's Favorite Book to the Class
• Water-Based Temporary Tattoos
• A Craft 
• Music for a Dance Party

Learn more about birthday celebration policies in the Student/Parent Handbook.