Our school is “Nut Aware”.
 The purpose of this policy is to reduce the risk of accidental exposure for students who possess an allergy to peanut and/or tree nut products. The following is a list of shared responsibilities that should be followed:

School’s responsibility-	
	~ Create an environment where children with food allergies will be safe.
	~ Use prevention and avoidance strategies
	~ Be prepared to handle an allergic reaction
	~ Encourage and allow time for proper handwashing
	~ Address teasing-bullying
The family’s responsibility:
	~ Notify school of the child’s allergies (food service and nursing)
	~ Provide written medical documentation, instructions, and medications as directed by physician. Using the Diet Modification form update annually
 	~ Provide properly labeled and current medications.
 	~ Provide emergency contact information
	~ Encourage and educate their child on proper handwashing
The Student’s responsibility:
	~ Wash hands before and after meals
	~ No food trading
	~ Don’t eat anything with unknown ingredients or a food known to contain allergens
	~ Be proactive in managing his/her own food allergy depending on their developmental level
	~ Notify an adult immediately if something is eaten that may contain an allergen
Summary:  Our school is not “peanut free”, but we do provide a safe environment for students with known peanut/tree nut allergies and other food allergies and provide our staff with education and information on preventive measures and treatment in case of a reaction.
October 31, 2017