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 Supervision page.
Lunchroom Absence
If your child will not be attending the lunch program for any reason, please send an email to copperfield@cbe.ab.ca or phone call at 403-817-3512.
Lunchroom News
I am so happy for the replies to my quest for lunch ideas for our students. Here are just a few ideas to add to your arsenal:
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato on a bagel
- Dried cranberries or blueberries
- Chicken Caesar Wrap (tortilla, lettuce, dressing, crouton, chicken breast)
- Veggie chips/sunflower seeds/mango cubed
- Homemade soup in a thermos
- Last nights dinner in a thermos (leftovers)
- Homemade lunch-ables: cheese cubes, chicken/turkey/ham, crackers and fruit
- Choice of salad greens topped with grated cheese, shredded chicken/turkey, diced apple and favourite dressing
- If your child insists on dessert try healthier treats like whole wheat banana chocolate chip muffin, oatmeal raisin cookies or even angel food cake topped with thawed frozen fruit
Keep those ideas coming in and I will share them.
Lunch Hours
There are three staggered lunch periods to accommodate the number of students requiring noon supervision.
Group A: Grades 1 and 3 Lunch Period: 11:35am – 12:22pm |
11:35am – 11:58am – Student will eat in the Copper Gallery 11:58am – 12:22pm – Students will play outside 12:22pm – Afternoon classes resume |
Group B: Grades 2 and 4 Lunch Period: 12:00pm – 12:47pm |
12:00pm – 12:23pm – Students will eat in the Copper Gallery 12:23pm – 12:47pm – Students will play outside 12:47pm – Afternoon classes resume |
Group C: Grade 5 Lunch Period: 12:25pm – 1:12pm |
12:25pm – 12:48pm – Students will eat in the Copper Gallery 12:48pm – 1:12pm – Students will play outside 1:12pm – Afternoon classes resume |
Allergy Awareness - We are a Nut Aware School!
Copperfield School strives to be a Nut Aware school as we do have many students with severe allergies to nuts such as peanuts and other types of nuts in the building. Please do not send any food products that may contain nuts (e.g. peanut butter or Nutella sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Please check and read all package ingredients before sending something with your child to school. Should a student bring a lunch containing nuts, they will be asked to eat in the office to ensure the area can be properly cleaned to ensure the safety of all students. We appreciate your support of our student safety when packing lunch.
Lunch room fees
Copperfield School is committed to being accountable to parents for all lunchroom fees collected. There are several payment options for full-time and are described in the MyCBE / PowerSchool. Full-time fees for students are determined by the CBE annually. There is a drop-in fee of $5.00 per day per child.
Allergy Accommodation
The lunchroom provides a seating area specifically for children with nut allergies. Please let us know if you have particular concerns that require accommodation. Any child can sit at that table as long as they do not have nut products and there is space available.
See more on Allergies.
Reduce, Re-use and Recycle
Please provide reusable containers for lunch items rather than throw away paper, plastic or foil. No glass containers please and send utensils from home for your child’s lunch if needed. No hot water is available, and we do not have access to microwaves for warming lunches. Heated lunches should be sent in a thermos so that your child can carry his/her own soup to their respective table. Lunchroom supervisors will help open the thermos if a child needs help.
Fun Lunches (by the Copperfield School Fundraising Association)
You've been asked to order your Fun Lunches online... now what?
Go to www.healthyhunger.ca and register. After your account is created, you will be able to view all upcoming Fun Lunches, place orders and pay for them online with Visa, MasterCard or Interac Debit.
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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