I think the tradition is to give every kid in the class an iPad.

OMG, people still do this? Land the helicopter, mom.

Depends on the school. Ours allows store-bought treats but you leave them in the front office so the teachers can decide when to pass them out. Some teachers just do it at lunch, others do it during the class day.

I’m surprised they haven’t told you. At our school, no treats. Pencils, stickers, erasers, etc. and you can go in and be a guest reader.

We’re in an FCPS school. They allow store-bought treats with ingredients printed on the label. Some parents just send in treats; some go in to celebrate. Teachers don’t care either way.

At our MCPS, there are no bday celebrations allowed.

The first and second grade teachers allowed kids to bring a book for the classroom but no treats or gifts.

Anonymous wrote:Silly question maybe: When your kids are in elementary school and it's their birthday, do you have to go into their class to celebrate their birthday or can you just send in treats? Anything else I should know? New kinder parent

Ask your school. Every place has different rules. Some schools allow treats, some just fruits as treats, some none at all.

It's so freaking stupid that schools are not allowing birthday treats.

A treat for a classmate's birthday isn't the reason for the obesity epidemic.

As for allergies -- schools should handle that on a classroom-by-classroom basis. I speak as the wife of someone with a peanut allergy and am echoing his opinion. This paranoia around nuts is only fueling more allergies.

Frankly, the obsession with the stupid--banning birthday treats, halloween parades, and swings in the playground--and ignoring the important--science education, limited technology use, enough recess time--is a big reason we're choosing private school.

Call the school. Most schools have their own policy about birthdays. Most include no food.

Depends on the school. Our first elementary school allowed treats and did lots of parties. Our current school? Nothing.

It's nice to go in and help the teacher pass out treats and stuff.

Nothing - at best they get a pencil.

I dont think schools allow sent in food in 2019. Apparently every kid is allergic to something or another.

Silly question maybe: When your kids are in elementary school and it's their birthday, do you have to go into their class to celebrate their birthday or can you just send in treats? Anything else I should know? New kinder parent