• Student Birthdays

In most classes, student birthdays are celebrated once a month at a class party (see below). Parents are asked to check with teachers before making any other plans to celebrate a birthday at school. Realistic menus for parties are to be followed. Student birthdays are announced at the morning assembly. Summer birthdays are announced on the "half-birthday" date. Students may wear free dress on their birthdays. If a birthday falls on Saturday, it is usually announced on Friday. If it falls on Sunday, it is usually announced on Monday. If free dress cannot be worn because the birthday falls on the day of a formal assembly, the child may choose another day for the free dress privilege.

Invitations for parties may not be given out at school unless all classmates (or all the boys, or all the girls) are invited. If the party is to be smaller, invitations may not be brought to school.

• End of year picnics

At the end of the school year, classes traditionally take part of a day for a class trip and/or picnic. The parents may be asked to bring various food items or contribute a specific amount of money toward the cost of food if purchased in bulk. Parents are also asked to chaperone for the classes.

• Class parties

In most classes, student birthdays are celebrated once a month at a class party (see below). Parents are asked to check with teachers before making any other plans to celebrate a birthday at school. Realistic menus for parties are to be followed. Student birthdays are announced at the morning assembly. Summer birthdays are announced on the "half-birthday" date. Students may wear free dress on their birthdays. If a birthday falls on Saturday, it is usually announced on Friday. If it falls on Sunday, it is usually announced on Monday. If free dress cannot be worn because the birthday falls on the day of a formal assembly, the child may choose another day for the free dress privilege.

Invitations for parties may not be given out at school unless all classmates (or all the boys, or all the girls) are invited. If the party is to be smaller, invitations may not be brought to school.

• Student Birthdays

For holidays such as the feast of Saint Edward, Valentine Day, birthdays, etc., classes may plan a class party. Room Parents and teachers decide together when the class will have a party and what will be needed. Parents will be asked to assist in providing items for these parties.

• Teacher birthday

Classes usually give a gift to the teacher for the teacher's birthday. Parents are asked to contribute to the cost of this gift. The amount is not to exceed $2.00 per child.