Cupcakes, cookies, donuts, candy, soda, ice cream, will not be allowed into the classrooms.

By PF Staff

Gurnee, IL. – In an effort to provide students with the healthiest environment possible, and to adhere to the River Trail School Improvement Plan (SIP), we are accepting only healthy foods for school snacks and classroom birthday celebrations.
Children need healthy snacks to help them grow and stay focused. Snacking isn’t bad for kids, but what they eat and drink during the school day is very important. Giving your children healthy snacks today encourages them to make healthy food choices in the future.
Please read the information below to help you plan for and choose healthy snacks and birthday treats to send to school. Any food items brought into the school that are not considered healthy (cupcakes, cookies, donuts, candy, soda, ice cream, etc.) will not be allowed into the classrooms, except during our 3 classroom holiday parties.
Planning Healthy Snacks
A good guideline to follow when choosing foods for healthy snacks is to choose foods and beverages that are low in fat and sugar and are minimally processed.
Snacks that are especially good for kids are fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products such as milk and yogurt, and whole-grain foods including whole-wheat tortillas, bread, and cereal. Lean meats, eggs, and nuts in small portions can be healthy snacks too. Processed, less-healthy snack foods such as chips, sugary drinks, candy and cake are not good choices for every day.

Read the article in the latest edition of Puro Futbol Newspaper. You can find it in your nearest restaurant, bakery, supermarket, laundromat, school, and court.