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
Lunch Supervision Line: 403-777-6160 ext. 0
If your child is registered for Lunch Supervision and will be away during the lunch hour, please advise us by leaving a voicemail.
Lunch Routines
At Capitol Hill School we have a new lunchroom routine to accommodate our new 50-minute lunch hour. It has been designed to accommodate smaller group sizes. In addition, because students eat in individual classrooms, we had to implement a system where some students were outside playing and others would be eating their lunch. We have 5 supervisors inside with the students and 2 supervisors and teaching staff outside on supervision. This allows us the ability for students to eat in calm, quiet spaces because there are less students in each lunch room.
11:42 AM – 12:03 PM
- All Grade 1/2 students eat in classrooms
- Ms. Seaman & Mrs. Evans class eat in their classrooms
- Mr. Landra and Mrs. Kooner go outside for lunch recess
- All Grade 5/6 students go outside for lunch recess
12:03 PM -12:30 PM
- All Grade 1/2 students go outside for lunch recess
- Ms. Seaman & Mrs. Evans class go outside for lunch recess
- Mr. Landra and Mrs. Kooner come in to eat lunch
- All Grade 5/6 students come in to eat lunch
This split lunch has reduced the number of behavioral incidents as there are less children out on the playground at one time, and more students can access a variety of play areas.
We know good nutrition aids in learning. Please send healthy lunches, snacks and water to help feed the brain.
If the children go home for lunch, teacher supervisors are outside starting at 12:15 in addition to the lunch supervisors. Children can return to school at that time.
Allergies
Learn more about allergies and other medical information on our Illness & Medical page.
Fun Lunches
Fun lunches are periodically scheduled and gives our students an opportunity to eat lunch, socialize with their friends at school and take part in special activities. Please ensure you have registered your child/ren with HealthyHunger.ca. For our upcoming fun lunches, please check our school Calendar.
After Lunch Playground Supervision
Students that go home for lunch should not return to play until 12:45 PM when playground supervision is available.
Leaving School Grounds During the Lunch Hour
We make it our top priority to ensure all the children are safe during school hours. With this in mind, we diligently take attendance every lunch hour to make sure all the children are present and safely accounted for.
We realize there are times when you need to speak to your child during the lunch hour, however, for safety reasons, we ask that you please check in with the school office before going on school grounds or leaving with your child.
If you are taking your child off school premises during the lunch hour, the parent/guardian is responsible for signing out their student in the school office. Students cannot be signed out by anyone who is not on the student’s Emergency Contact List and even then we must have a parent/guardian’s consent.
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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