Following are new PARTY NUTRITION GUIDELINES for Hillcrest and Alexander Hamilton Schools. These guidelines need to be followed at all parties and celebrations held at school. This includes birthdays, holidays, and any other school-wide or classroom celebrations.
The PARTY NUTRITION GUIDELINES are consistent with the Morris School District nutrition policy, as well as Board of Health guidelines.
If you have questions, concerns, or some of your own healthy party food ideas, please contact Mrs. Lenat or Mrs. Goss.
Please do not send:
* Cookies, cakes, cupcakes
* Candy of any kind
* Peanuts
* Foods with more than 6 grams of fat per serving
* Foods and drinks with high sugar content or sugar listed as the 1st ingredient
* Soda - regular or diet
Here are some ideas for healthier party foods:
Fresh fruit. You may bring whole fruit from home. Cut fruit must come from a store. It can be served with a yogurt dip, if you like.
Dried fruit.
Fruit leathers – no Fruit Rollups or other brands with added sugar. Look for brands that are all natural, with no added sugar.
Fruit popsicles – made with real fruit and/or 100% fruit juice.
Veggies and dip. Cut up vegetables must be purchased from a store, not prepared at home.
Whole grain muffins, maybe with added fruit. Baked goods can be prepared at home.
Mini rice cakes.
Baked tortilla, pita, or bagel chips with salsa or other dip, such as hummus.
Low fat popcorn.
Sunflower seeds.
Pumpkin seeds.
Pretzels – plain or maybe with mustard.
Whole grain English muffin pizzas, made with part skim mozzarella cheese.
Yogurt.
Sugar-free Jello.
Granola bars.
Cereal bars.
Drinks: 100% fruit juice or water.
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