August birthdays will be presented at the beginning of the school year. Please fill out the Birthday Book Club form today! LUNCHES AND SNACKS Each school day, the children at Levine Academy’s Early Childhood enjoy a morning snack together. Snack time, even though snacks are simple, is an integral part of the total school experience, providing many opportunities to enhance the education and social skills of our children. Due to many parent requests, each family will be responsible for its own child’s snack. As we become more concerned with food quality and its impact on allergies, as well as each child’s personal likes and dislikes, we feel that parents will be able to provide a morning snack that more consistently meets their child’s needs. We will still provide water to drink and challah and grape juice on Fridays. Snacks should be sent in a separate container marked with the word “ snack”. Levine Academy maintains a standard of Kashrut that is inclusive of all families, and is guided by the principles of the Conservative Jewish Movement. All food brought into Levine Academy must be dairy and labeled with the appropriate Kashrut symbol, except fresh fruits and vegetables which must be cut up at school when serving to your child’s class. We must return any can or package that does not have the appropriate Kashrut symbol. In addition, the EC has adopted a NUT-FREE POLICY in order to safeguard the health of our children. Please read ingredient labels carefully and avoid sending foods containing the following: - peanuts/peanut butter/peanut oil - nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.) - hydrolyzed vegetable protein - "may contain traces of peanuts (or nuts)" appearing on a separate line above or below the ingredient list on the food label - bakery or grocery store muffins and cookies – these often contain traces of nuts 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 Road, Richardson) - Tom Thumb, Preston Forest (11920 Preston Road, Dallas) - Trader Joe’s - Whole Foods and Central Market stores - K Market Kosher Grocery & Deli (6911 Frankford Rd., corner of Frankford & Hillcrest) - Milk and Honey Kosher Foods, Coit & Roundrock (420 N. Coit Road, Richardson)
SNACK SUGGESTIONS: _____ sun butter *great alternative to peanut butter _____ fresh fruit _____ fresh vegetables _____ raisins/dried fruit _____ yogurt _____ Philadelphia Cream Cheese _____ string cheese/cheese (Ha-Olam, Migdal, Emek, Tilamook) _____ crackers (various brands) _____ cottage cheese _____ applesauce _____ whole grain cereals (nut free)
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