JULY 2010

Dear Parents:

 

                As a district, we have seen an increase in the number of students with peanut related allergies as well as other food allergies. In most cases, the food has to be ingested before a reaction occurs. Peanut allergies are different. In severe cases, students can have life-threatening reactions to the smell and touch of peanut based products. In an effort to make our schools allergy safer, the cafeterias no longer serve peanut butter sandwiches.

                I would ask for your cooperation in making our schools as safe as possible for all children. Please consider utilizing peanut substitutes for lunches made at home. If you are sending in snacks for treats or parties, prepackaged items with labels would assist the staff in knowing which students can safely partake of the items. Non-food items such as pencils and stickers are always a safe alternative.

                Your assistance in making our schools safe and welcoming for all of our students is greatly appreciated.

 

                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                Keith A. Mispagel