Cafeteria Behavior Expectations
In order for meal time to be a comfortable and enjoyable experience, it is necessary that all
students to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner. While in the lunchroom, students are
under the supervision of adult lunchroom monitors employed by the Cobb County School District.
Lunch times are posted at www.cobbk12.org/ford/_pdf/Lunch_Schedule_2015-16.pdf.
Home Lunches
We ask that students who bring lunch from home also meet the same lunch requirements as a
school-prepared lunch. No candy, carbonated beverages or food in bags/containers from fast
food restaurants. Glass bottles ARE NOT permitted.
Visitor’s Guide to Cafeteria Safety
1. Students are NOT allowed to bring friends to the parent table due to limited seating.
2. All strollers MUST be parked against the wall by the cafeteria entrance to ensure safety
and prevent fire hazards per CCSD policy.
3. If more than 2 guests will be dining, please notify your child’s teacher in advance to alert
the cafeteria manager to ensure adequate seating.
4. Our monitors are here to assist with implementing lunchroom safety procedures. We
appreciate you working with them to ensure that the lunchroom is a safe place for your
child.
Birthday Celebrations
A child’s birthday is a special time for them. If you would like to bring birthday treats for your
child to share with their class, please follow the procedure below.
1. Birthday treats will be distributed during your child’s designated lunch time in the cafeteria.
2. Please limit birthday treats to cookies, cupcakes or an individual treat. It is much more
time effective in distributing to students. Please do NOT send a cake. Please do NOT
send knives with your students.
3. Birthday treats are for the students in your child’s class ONLY. Permission is given for
siblings to receive a treat, but only at their scheduled lunch time.
4. Keep in mind that you will be responsible to distribute treats to the students. Please
provide plates and napkins if needed. The lunchroom staff needs to focus on monitoring
student behavior and maintaining safety. Thank you for your help with this!
5. Please do not send gifts, balloons or flowers for the child. They will not be sent to the
child’s classroom and these items are not allowed on the bus.
6. Invitations may be passed out at school ONLY if all of the students of the same sex are
receiving an invitation or the whole class is receiving an invitation. Thank you for helping
us protect our instructional time.
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