Attention all Parents and Guardians:  Message from Shafter Elementary Administration

Effective Immediately: Shafter Elementary has adopted that State of Hawaii’s Health and Wellness Guidelines, which can be viewed on the school’s website at: shafterelementary.com. 

In addressing childhood obesity, there will be no distribution of any and all food items that do not meet health and wellness guidelines at this time.  Thus, until further notice (via school website, parent bulletin, Konstella, etc., please do not bring in any edible items for distribution in class to celebrate birthdays, accolades, or holidays.  You may choose to instead, celebrate with non-edible edible items such as school supplies of pencils, clips, or erasers, or even a donation of a class library.  The school is currently working on a list of approved snacks, which may possibly include, but is not limited to, 100-calorie snack packs, and fresh fruit and vegetables.  

Please see school administration with questions or concerns. 

Please attached Wellness Guidelines Implementation Checklist