Beverage Policy
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to keep at their desks each day. Flavored water or add-ins are not allowed.
Bismarck Public Schools Snack Policy:
Please review the following information regarding healthy snacks from the Bismarck Public Schools' website:
"Parents, we need your help in teaching our children long-term healthy snacking. Nutritious foods are essential to fuel the brain to promote good learning in the classroom. Remember, classroom snacks are optional.
Keep the following criteria in mind when sending school snacks:
*Choose 'nutrient-rich' snacks with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables.
*Keep snacks at about 100 calories or less, especially if eaten prior to lunch.
*Sugar should not be listed as the first ingredient.
Snacks That Promote Better Health and Learning
• Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
• Dried Fruit (i.e, raisins, apricots)
• Canned Fruit in light syrup
• 100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice
• Yogurt
• String Cheese
• Cottage Cheese
• Beef Jerky
• Lean Meat slices
• Hard Boiled Eggs
• Light Popcorn
• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Dry Cereals (low sugar)
Note: *Use small snack bags or containers for appropriate portion sizes. Snacks too high in calories many spoil a student's appetite for lunch. A higher calorie snack may be necessary for more active, older children.
*Snack Bars (granola, yogurt, & cereal), and cheese or peanut butter crackers, are convenient, but may contain added sugars and excess calories for a snack before lunch. Choose snack bars that contain about 100 calories and have whole grains as the main ingredient.
Snacks Less Likely to Promote Good Learning
• Fruit Snacks or Fruit Roll-Ups
• Chips or Cheese Puffs
• Toaster Pastries (i.e. PopTarts)
• Doughnuts, Cupcakes
• Cookies, Brownies
• Store-bought Muffins
• Candy
• Sugary Beverages (Pop, Punch, Sports or Energy Drinks)
The snacks are fine in moderation at home, but are discouraged as classroom snacks. The availability of high-sugar, empty-calorie snacks to our children is greater today than in past years. With childhood obesity rates on the rise, let's work together to encourage healthy eating habits in all children!
Bismarck Public Schools aim to teach, encourage, and support healthy eating."
"Parents, we need your help in teaching our children long-term healthy snacking. Nutritious foods are essential to fuel the brain to promote good learning in the classroom. Remember, classroom snacks are optional.
Keep the following criteria in mind when sending school snacks:
*Choose 'nutrient-rich' snacks with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables.
*Keep snacks at about 100 calories or less, especially if eaten prior to lunch.
*Sugar should not be listed as the first ingredient.
Snacks That Promote Better Health and Learning
• Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
• Dried Fruit (i.e, raisins, apricots)
• Canned Fruit in light syrup
• 100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice
• Yogurt
• String Cheese
• Cottage Cheese
• Beef Jerky
• Lean Meat slices
• Hard Boiled Eggs
• Light Popcorn
• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Dry Cereals (low sugar)
Note: *Use small snack bags or containers for appropriate portion sizes. Snacks too high in calories many spoil a student's appetite for lunch. A higher calorie snack may be necessary for more active, older children.
*Snack Bars (granola, yogurt, & cereal), and cheese or peanut butter crackers, are convenient, but may contain added sugars and excess calories for a snack before lunch. Choose snack bars that contain about 100 calories and have whole grains as the main ingredient.
Snacks Less Likely to Promote Good Learning
• Fruit Snacks or Fruit Roll-Ups
• Chips or Cheese Puffs
• Toaster Pastries (i.e. PopTarts)
• Doughnuts, Cupcakes
• Cookies, Brownies
• Store-bought Muffins
• Candy
• Sugary Beverages (Pop, Punch, Sports or Energy Drinks)
The snacks are fine in moderation at home, but are discouraged as classroom snacks. The availability of high-sugar, empty-calorie snacks to our children is greater today than in past years. With childhood obesity rates on the rise, let's work together to encourage healthy eating habits in all children!
Bismarck Public Schools aim to teach, encourage, and support healthy eating."