Children's parties, birthdays and otherwise are important to the child and family hosting the celebration. We understand that it is often not possible to invite the whole class to a party. Therefore we ask that you consider the feelings of children not invited by distributing invitations through the mail and not at school. We also ask that you be discreet about discussing social arrangements around children who are not included. Gifts are not to be brought in to school even if they are for a party scheduled for after school. Of course, parents may make arrangements with teachers to honor birthdays at school by providing simple snacks for the entire class. Goody bags, party hats, balloons, cameras, and/or video are not permitted. Students are not to give presents to each other at school.