Nelson School

The District 63 Board of Education has a wellness policy in fulfillment of the requirements of Public Law 108-265 and Public Act 094-0199.  The policy places restrictions on food products like cookies, cupcakes, doughnuts, and other more traditional foods for consumption in school.    Below is a “suggested snacks” list that identifies the types of snack foods that are aligned with the provisions of Board policy and considered acceptable for consumption at school.  Please be aware of these snack items when sending food to school with your child.  Also,  we have a number of students who are allergic to nuts; we ask that any treats sent to school do not contain nuts.

Raw vegetable sticks/slices with low-fat dressing or yogurt dip                       Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit wedges—cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon, etc.                  Cereal and low fat milk
Sliced fruit — nectarines, peaches, kiwi, star fruit, plums, pears, etc.       100% fruit or vegetable juice
Frozen fruit pops with fruit juice of fruit as the first ingredient
Dried fruits - raisins, cranberries, apples, apricots           Single serving applesauce or canned fruit in juice
Fruit smoothies made with fat-free or low-fat milk              Pasta Salad
Lean meats & reduced fat cheese sandwiches (use light or reduced fat mayonnaise in chicken/ham salads)
Party mix (variety of cereals, pretzels, etc.)                              Pretzels or reduced fat crackers
Baked chips with salsa or low-fat dip (ranch, onion, bean, etc.)            Bread sticks with marinara
Low-fat muffins (small or mini), granola bars & cookies (graham crackers, fig bars)
Mini bagels with whipped light or fat-free cream cheese       Fat-free or low-fat flavored yogurt & fruit parfaits
Fat-free or low-fat milk & milk products (string cheese, single serving cottage cheese, cheese cubes)
Fat-free or low-fat pudding cups            Flavored soy milk fortified with calcium          Pure ice cold water