How are student birthdays celebrated at Hammond ES?

How are student birthdays celebrated at Hammond ES?

Student birthdays are celebrated each morning by announcing the child’s name as part of the morning announcements and then the student comes to the media center for a special birthday pencil. In alignment with the HCPSS Health & Wellness and Food Policies, we ask that families do not send in a food item if you choose to celebrate your child’s birthday in the classroom. In lieu of a food item, you may send in non-edible items such as stickers, pencils, erasers, or your child may wish to donate a book to the classroom library or media center in honor of his/her special day. No balloons or food of any kind may be brought into the classroom.

How are party invitations handed?

Invitations to birthday or other personal events should not take place at school. Please do not send your child to school with invitations for birthdays or parties. Invitations should be delivered outside of school. Each grade level PTA family liaison may have access to a school directory for families who wish to share their contact information.  This may be used to contact your child’s classmates during the year for these types of activities.