Studies show that kids do better in school when they eat healthy food and get regular exercise. Better grades lead -to more chances for success. BHA complies with the Texas State School Nutrition Policy (https://tcta.org/node/12011), and strives to phase out foods of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) such as candy, etc. However, please note that BHA adheres to the Islamic restrictions of food consumption.

FMNV and Policy Exemptions

• School Health Office: This policy does not apply to school nurses using FMNVs during the course of providing health care to individual students (i.e. glucose tablets for diabetics etc).
• School Events: Students may be given FMNV, candy items or other restricted foods during the school day for up to six different events (i.e. Eid parties, etc) each school year (three per semester) as determined by BHA Administration.
• STAAR Test Days: Schools and parents may provide additional nutritious snack per day for students taking the STAAR tests. The snack must comply with the fat and sugar limits of the BHA Nutrition Policy and may not contain any FMNV or consist of candy, chips or dessert type items.
• Field Trips: School-approved field trips are exempt from the nutrition policy.
• Athletic, UIL, Band and Other Competitions: The nutrition policy does not apply to students who leave campus to travel to athletic, UIL, band or other competitions.

Celebration & Gift Policy at BHA

No Birthday Celebrations Allowed

Birthdays are not celebrated at school under any circumstances.

Parents cannot bring:

• Cupcakes
• Cakes
• Goodie bags with edible items
• Anything birthday related

Religious & Life Milestone Celebrations

The school understands families may wish to mark special occasions such as:

• Completion of Hajj or Umrah
• Completion or recitation of the Qur’an
• Welcoming a new sibling

In such cases:

• Only non-edible items (e.g., stationery, books, pencils, stickers, misbaha, etc.) may be shared.
• No food or candy is allowed.

School Celebrations

There will be designated school events throughout the year where parents may be invited to contribute food items. These events will be communicated in advance by the school and myself.