We are a Nut Aware school.  We have several students with severe nut allergies.  In order to provide a safe learning environment for our children, we must closely monitor and manage what we allow into the school for lunches and snacks.  For this reason, we have the following safety guidelines in effect:

• Lunch: Do not send any peanuts, peanut butter, or foods containing peanuts or tree nuts to be eaten for lunch in the classroom.

• Classroom Snacks: Do not send any peanuts, peanut butter, or foods containing peanuts or tree nuts to be eaten as snacks in the classroom. This includes items processed on equipment (or in a facility) that processes peanuts and tree nuts.

• Food Pantry Donations: Do not send any peanuts, peanut butter, or foods containing peanuts or tree nuts to be stored in our school food pantry. This includes items processed on equipment (or in a facility) that processes peanuts and tree nuts.

• Minimizing Cross Contamination: Cross contamination is the most difficult piece to manage. If your child ate peanut butter for breakfast, parents should ensure that his/her hands are washed with soap and water before leaving for school. Water alone does not do the trick!

We trust you understand how important it is to respect and adhere to these guidelines. If throughout the course of the year you have any questions or concerns about a food allergy, please contact the school.