Lunch Supervision
All lunchroom students must register for the lunch supervision program. Register through MyCBE or in the School office. More information on our Lunch Supervision page.
Monday – Thursday Staggered Lunch Schedule
Monday to Thursday | Friday | |
Lunch Group A | Eat time 11:15am – 11:35am | Eat time: 9:30 – 9:50 |
Lunch Group B | Eat time : 12pm – 12:20pm | Eat Time 10:00 – 10:20 |
Water Bottles/ Juice Boxes
All students are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to school. If you choose to send juice, please send it in a re-usable container.
Fun Lunch
Volunteer Sign-Up
In order for Fun Lunches to be a success, we rely on volunteers to help organize and distribute the meals. Please note that you can now sign-up to volunteer for Fun Lunches from November to January. We will open up volunteer opportunities for February - May in the New Year. If you have a valid police clearance check, please consider signing up to help using this link:
- Fun Lunch Volunteer Sign-Up, 2025-26
In the event that your sign-up needs to be cancelled, please provide as much notice as possible as we require a minimum number of volunteers to distribute lunches promptly and will need to replace your position with a new volunteer.
Student Absence on Fun Lunch Days
If your child is absent from school, on Fun Lunch day, and you are planning to come pick up their Fun Lunch, please send an email to collingwood@cbe.ab.ca with instructions on pickup of the lunch. Note the following restrictions:
- The instructions must be received prior to 10:30 a.m. on the day of the Fun Lunch. Fun Lunches are organized and distributed between 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
- Any unclaimed lunch orders (due to student absence), without directions received by 10:30 a.m., will be donated by the Parent Association to the staff room.
- Pickup time for Fun Lunches for absent students will be 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at the school. This will allow our parent volunteers time to find and set aside the correct order.
Upcoming Fun Lunch Dates
In addition to November’s Fun Lunch, we have now confirmed the following dates for the remainder of the year, December to May.
- December 11 - Boston Pizza + Booster Juice
- January 15 - Subway + Booster Juice
- February 19 - Panago + Booster Juice
- March 12 - Mucho Burrito + Booster Juice
- April 16 - Boston Pizza + Booster Juice
- May 21 - Subway + Booster Juice
These dates are now active on the Healthy Hunger Platform and ordering can take place at this time.
For any questions, please contact the Fun Lunch Coordinators at funlunchcollingwood@gmail.com.
For information on Recess Snacks and Friday Nutrition Breaks, see our Health & Wellness page.
Allergies
Please be aware that students may have allergies to things like tree nuts and that these allergens should not be brought to school. Parents of children with allergies must fill out appropriate forms. See more on our Illness & Medical page.
Home-Packed Lunch Tips for Parents
Lunch is an important part of your child’s day at school. Here are some tips to help you provide a lunch that is safe and nutritious with less waste.
Food Safety
- Keep cold food cold by using an insulated lunch bag and 1-2 ice packs.
- Keep hot food hot by using an insulated container. Preheat your container with boiling water before adding hot food. Microwave ovens are not available for elementary students.
- Pack non-perishables, such as granola bars and whole fruit, that can be kept at room temperature.
- Most CBE schools are nut-aware, please check with your child’s teacher for more information on nut allergies and other allergies in your child’s classroom.
Help Reduce Waste
- Bring a reusable water bottle.
- Pack just enough for a child to eat during lunch.
- Many schools participate in “boomerang lunches” (pack in/pack out), where all leftover items are returned home.
Tip: Pack a sealable bag or container labeled ‘garbage’ for uneaten food or open containers to avoid mess in the lunch bag.
In 2024, ten CBE schools participated in a waste audit conducted by Green Calgary. Here are a few suggestions from the audit to help minimize waste produced by packed lunches:
- Send less selections of food. Younger children have difficulty deciding what to eat when there is a lot of choice and sometimes end up not eating.
- When possible, use reusable containers for foods such as crackers and cut up fruits or vegetables.
Other Tips
- Make sure your child can open all packages by themselves.
- Involve your child in packing their lunch. Children involved in food preparation may be more likely to try new foods and eat what is packed, minimizing food waste.
- Aim to include a food from each food group – lean proteins, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily (as per Canada’s Food Guide 2019).
- Some items, such as sandwiches, can be made ahead and frozen to save time. Note that some fillings such as fresh vegetables do not freeze well.
- Designate a shelf in the fridge/pantry at home for lunch items. This may help make packing lunches quicker and encourage independence for children packing their own lunches.
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