From the Health Office: Allergen Reminder
FOOD ALLERGIES
Tree nuts, peanuts and other food allergies pose a very serious risk to students in our community. In an effort to promote a safe environment for our students, foods containing peanuts, tree nuts, nut products and nut oils are not allowed on campus. Please read all labels carefully before sending food into school. Coconut is NOT considered a nut.
When preparing food from home for classroom parties, cultural celebrations or social events, please contact your student’s teacher or the School Nurse, to inquire about any/all food allergies in the class prior to bringing food to school. Food brought in from home, whether store bought or homemade, that is intended to be shared with other students, must be labeled with an ingredient list that will be reviewed by the classroom teacher or the School Nurse. Please be sure that all food brought to school that is intended to be shared with classmates is nut free. If food is being ordered for students from a restaurant/outside vendor or if they will be ordering food during a field trip, parents or guardians will be consulted to ensure safety for all students.
It is important that all food allergies are documented in the Yearly Health Update that is completed during annual registration.
SNACK GUIDELINES
Please provide your student with a nutritious morning and afternoon snack daily that meets our allergy guidelines noted above. We ask that students do not bring candy, soda, and chewing gum to school.
Students will store snacks from home in their locker/cubby and no refrigeration will be available. Snacks from home will be available to your child during regularly scheduled snack times, including our after school and athletics programs.
Brookwood will continue to work closely with students with diagnosed food allergies/ medical concerns and their families to ensure that we best meet their collective needs.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s allergies or if you need any assistance with ingredients, please call our School Nurse at 978-526-4500.
