Lunchtime Attendance Line: 403-777-6110 ext. 1
Lunch Supervision
The Lunch Supervision program requires registration and is available to all students in Grades 1-6. There is a fee to participate, and a waiver process is in place for families who cannot afford to pay fees. Please contact the office regarding payment. Please visit our Lunch Supervision page for more information.
Division 1 lunch is from 11:10-11:50 (Grades EES & 1-2)
Division 2 lunch is from 12:00-12:40 (Grades 3-6)
Absences
Every year, it seems, there are occasions when a child is absent from the lunchroom (either staying home, at an appointment or going to a friend's for lunch). Please make sure you have signed out your child at the office so that we know not to expect them in the lunchroom program for that day.
Students are required to sign out when leaving the building for lunch and sign back in when they return unless this is their normal routine.
Conditions
Please note that there are no hot water, oven, or microwave ovens available for heating up foods. After the children finish their lunches, they will be playing outside except on extremely cold or wet days. Therefore, we request your child be dressed appropriately for changing outdoor weather.
Allergies
Additionally, we have children at our school who are allergic to nuts and related nut products. We strongly discourage parents from sending foods and beverages that contain common allergens such as peanuts and tree nuts. If students are exposed to allergens they must immediately wash their hands and the surfaces they have touched. School staff will ensure that this occurs to the best of their ability. Teachers, lunchroom supervisors, and facility operators may not be aware that students have brought food with allergens to school or that students have been exposed to them.
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. For more information about this and other health concerns visit our Illness & Medical page.
Drop-In Lunch Program
A drop-in program will also be offered at $5.00 per lunch per day. This fee will be added to PowerSchool once you register. Registration for drop-in is required. To register please contact the administrative secretary Ms. Dolby at 403-777-6110. We request one day's notice when possible to ensure adequate staff for supervision.
Healthy Hunger Grades K-6 2025-26
We will begin to offer Healthy Hunger Fun Lunches and snacks on various days throughout the school year! The purchasing of lunches and snacks will go towards supporting field trips, residencies, physical education equipment, and other fun opportunities!
Please register or log in at healthyhunger.ca if you’re interested in ordering lunches for your student(s). Please make sure that when you register your child, they are assigned to the correct school and homeroom. Once registered, you will receive a notification directly from Healthy Hunger of any upcoming lunch. The order forms close 5 days before the fun lunch, and you can anticipate lunches on the following dates :
Sept 24, 2025 Subway Lunch
Oct 1, 2025 Out of Chaos Snack
Oct 15, 2025 Boston Pizza Lunch
Nov 5, 2025 COBS Snack
Nov 19, 2025 Mary Brown Lunch
Dec 3, 2025 The Saucy Bread Co Snack
Dec 17, 2025 Panago Lunch
Jan 7, 2026 Kernels Snack
Jan 21, 2026 Chachis Lunch
Feb 4, 2026 Jugo Juice Snack
Feb 18, 2026 Opa Lunch
Mar 4, 2026 The Saucy Bread Co Snack
Mar 18, 2026 Boston Pizza Lunch
Apr 1, 2026 COBS Snack
Apr 15, 2026 Subway Lunch
May 6, 2026 Jugo Juice Snack
May 20, 2026 Freshii Lunch
Jun 3, 2026 Out of Chaos Snack
Jun 17, 2026 Panago Lunch
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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