I believe that all of us benefit from a healthy snack in the late morning or early afternoon. For this reason I do allow my students to have a healthy snack in our class. I myself need a handful of almonds or a banana to keep me alert and energized throughout the day so I will not deprive my students from this opportunity. I know if I am starting to feel down they probably are too. We work very hard every day and it can be mentally tiring at times. I allow this until I start to find trash or food on our floor or in desks. I have discussed all of this with the students so they are aware of the guidelines. A few examples of a healthy snack your child could have in our room would include: fruit in a sealed bag or container, granola bar, nuts, graham crackers, etc. Also, I think it is very important for all of us to stay hydrated throughout the day. So I do allow and encourage students to bring a bottle of water to keep in our room. If you have any questions about this please let me know.
Thank you
-Miss Poole
