Birthday Celebrations

At LeafSpring School, we try to keep birthdays “special but simple ” Children need to enjoy their special day without the pressure of comparing their birthday celebration to the last child’s classroom celebration. To that end, we have developed a simple list of Birthday Party “dos and don’ts” which we ask you to follow. This list includes ways to celebrate in a healthy way and maintain a well-balanced diet.

Birthday “Dos” – In an effort to keep it “special”, here are some suggested ways to celebrate:

• Join in on our monthly afternoon Birthday Celebration Snack.

• Bring a Birthday Book – Donate a copy of your child’s favorite book to the classroom library. This can include a special inscription on the inside cover to honor your child!

• Become a Parent Reader - Come and read to the class. You can use one of our books or bring a special birthday book (see above) to be donated to the class.

• Prepare and bring a craft that can be done with the class.

• Eat lunch with the class.

Birthday “Don ’ ts”

In an effort to keep it “simple”, please:

• No extra treats (cupcakes, juice, cookies, candy, etc.). LeafSpring School will provide a treat on a designated day of the month to celebrate all birthdays that month.

• No special entertainers

• No goody bags or special decorations

• No helium balloons, as these are a choking hazard

• No birthday presents for the birthday child while at the school.

If you would like to plan a special party that might involve some of the things we cannot allow in the school, we encourage you to plan a party during the evening or on the weekend. We will gladly assist you in distributing your party invitations if all children in the class are invited. If only a portion of the class is invited to a birthday party, we request that invitations not be distributed at school to avoid the possibility of hurt feelings.