Parent handbook 2020.2021

Lower School (K-4) Parents planning in-class parties must include all classmates and prior arrangements with the classroom teacher are required. Students should not miss class to attend the party of a brother or sister. Middle School (5-8) Birthday snacks are arranged with the Advisor. If snacks are served during middle school lunch, the entire middle school must be served and advance notice must be given. Students should not miss class to attend the party of a brother or sister.

Special Events Attendance for Siblings Siblings may attend the in-school Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration and the FIRST reading of the Torah in middle school.

Foods that Do Not Require a Kosher Symbol ( hechsher ) Beverages - Milk, plain only - Soda - Fruit Juices, no artificial or “natural” flavors or colors

Fruits and Vegetables - Canned Fruits and vegetables – *No artificial or “natural” flavors or colors - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Fresh Cut Fruits and Vegetables- Dried Fruits and Vegetables – Domestic only and without added flavors What About Fish? Fish is considered pareve according to Kashrut – it is considered neither meat nor dairy. Kosher fish are those with fins and scales, such as tuna, salmon, trout, and halibut and those are permitted. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD IS NUT-FREE. Please refer to our Early Childhood Handbook starting on page 22. Our K-8 Peanut Policy Out of concern and consideration for students with life-threatening allergies to peanuts/nuts/nut products, the school requests that no student bring a snack containing nuts or nut products. Lunches may contain nuts/nut products, as seating is arranged to ensure the safety of those with allergies.

Baked items must be labeled nut-free and Kosher or nut-free and Kosher dairy.

Where can you find kosher-certified foods? - Tom Thumb, Coit & Campbell (1380 W. Campbell) - Tom Thumb, Preston Forest (11920 Preston Road) - Trader Joe’s - Whole Foods and Central Market Stores - Milk and Honey Kosher Foods (420 N. Coit Rd., corner of Coit & Roundrock)

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