Our Lady's Christian School

Approved Snack List

As directed by the PA Student Wellness and Nutrition Policy #246

DRINKS

  • Water (provided by school)
  • 100% fruit juice
  • Low-fat or fat-free milk (may purchase from school w/advance notice)

SNACKS

All snacks must be a single serving. If you send in a large bag, i.e. pretzels, the teacher or aide will portion out a singe serving.

Suggested snacks:

  • Yogurt sticks or small yogurts (first ingredient cannot be sugar)
  • Pretzels (look for whole wheat) served with orange slices/fruit
  • Wheat crackers, such as baked or low-fat, or graham crackers served with low-fat cheese or peanut butter
  • Animal crackers (not frosted)
  • Fresh fruit (apples/bananas) served with cheese or peanut butter
  • Mini wheat bagels served with low-fat cream cheese
  • Cereal bars (first ingredient cannot be sugar) Suggestion: Kashi bars
  • 100% fruit juice snacks (first ingredient cannot be sugar)
  • Trail mix (avoid a lot of candy)

BE CREATIVE and follow these guidelines for healthy snacks:

  • Low fat: Item contains 3 grams of fat or less per 100 calories
  • High Fiber: Item contains 2 grams or more fiber per serving
  • Low sugar: Item should not have sugar, high fructose corn syrup or corn syrup as one of the first three ingredients.

BIRTHDAY TREATS

All birthday treats must be pre-packaged, single-serving and follow the wellness snack guidelines. Parents may send in birthday treats or purchase Birthday Vouchers from the cafeteria. Vouchers cost 50 cents each and enable children to select an "extra" at lunchtime. Vouchers do not have to be used the day they are distributed.

To purchase vouchers, parents send in cash or check for the total number needed the day before they are to be passed out.

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