Do kids still bring birthday cupcakes to school?
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Anonymous
| Or is this a thing of the past? DS is in K and his birthday is coming up next month. Just wondering what's typical these days? We're in FCPS if that makes a difference. |
Anonymous
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In DS's APS school it is not allowed past 1st grade.
Clearly 2nd grade is when our kids become adults. 
I would think most schools allow it in K. I am surprised this wasn't covered at BTS Night just as the teacher. |
Anonymous
| *ask* the teacher |
Anonymous
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My kids are in FCPS, and they all still take cupcakes. Oldest is in 4th grade. Not everyone does, but enough do that it's not abnormal.
I do ask the teacher each year, both if it's OK and if there are any allergies in the class. |
Anonymous
| At our MCPS elementary they don't allow food to be shared for birthdays. I assume it's so they don't need to deal with allergies in the classroom. Kids come in with pencils to share, little erasers, etc. Not everybody does it. |
Anonymous
| I'd ask. My FCPS elementary does not allow food to be shared for birthdays. |
Anonymous
| Our elementary also does not allow it. |
Anonymous
| Our elementary doesn't allow cupcakes, but the kids are allowed to bring in small non-food items to hand out (e.g., novelty pencils or erasers). |
Anonymous
| APS no food only token gifts for K and up. |
Anonymous
| Slightly OT, but what's the best source for school-safe cupcakes these days? Any recommendations? |
Anonymous
| Donuts are really popular at our local ES. |
Anonymous
Same here at an FCPS elementary. Much easier than cupcakes. Just get all the same kind, especially if you wont be there to pass them out. |
Anonymous
| You really need to ask the school. Our FCPS does not allow parents to bring food in. You could probably call the front office, and if they say it's ok, email the teacher to confirm. |
Anonymous
+1 Ditto at our MCPS school. |
Anonymous
| Only if theyre peanut butter flavored. |