Lunch Supervision Line: 403-777-7760
If your child is registered for Lunch Supervision and will be away during the noon hour, please advise us by leaving a voicemail. More information is available on our Lunch Supervision page.
Lunch Schedule
Grades 4 & 6 12:30 - 1:10 PM
All students who stay at school must be registered. There is no immediate cost to register.
Grades 7-9 12:30 - 1:10 PM
Students in Grades 7 to 9 are invited to eat lunch in their classroom and are encouraged to go outside. Students in grades 7-9 have the privilege of going to local stores during lunch. Students are expected to handle this privilege responsibly. This includes taking care when crossing Elbow Drive, returning to school on time for afternoon classes and being a good ambassador of Elboya School in stores.
No Microwave or Hot Water for all students
Refrigeration
Elboya School is unable to accommodate requests to refrigerate student food. On occasion a teacher may sponsor an event requiring refrigeration of food. In such cases, students take the food to the teacher.
Forgotten Lunch?
Students in Grades 4-6 talk to Lunchroom Supervisors. Students in Grades 7-9 come to the office.
Fun Lunches
To view options and place your order, please visit The Healthy Hunger website and follow the ordering instructions.
Leaving School Grounds During the Lunch Hour
We make it our top priority to ensure all the children are safe during school hours. With this in mind, we diligently take attendance every lunch hour to make sure all registered children are present and safely accounted for.
We realize there are times when you need to speak to your child during the lunch hour, however, for safety reasons, we ask that you please check in with the school office.
If you are taking your child off school premises during the lunch hour, the parent/guardian is responsible for signing out their student in the school office. Students cannot be signed out by anyone who is not on the student’s Emergency Contact List and even then we must have a parent/guardian’s consent.
Students in Grades 7-9 have the privilege of going to local stores during lunch. Students are expected to handle this privilege responsibly. This includes taking care when crossing Elbow Drive and returning to school on time for afternoon classes.
Allergies
Learn more about allergies and other medical information 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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