1. APPENDIX D
  2. SAMPLE LETTER [A]
  3. TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
    1. [To inform school community about Anaphylaxis]
    2. (Elementary)
  4. ANAPHYLAXIS SAFETY NOTICE


APPENDIX D


 

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SAMPLE LETTER [A]

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TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS

 





[To inform school community about Anaphylaxis]


 





(Elementary)


 

 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

Within our school community, there are several students who have a potentially life-threatening allergy (anaphylaxis) to foods, predominantly to peanuts and tree nuts (e.g. almond, cashew, hazelnut, pistachio).

 

We feel the best way to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to these students is to respectfully ask for the co-operation of the parents/guardians within this school community to avoid sending peanut butter or products with peanuts listed in the ingredients.

 

There is a wide range of nutritious foods available to pack for your child. Visit www.eatrightontario.ca for suggestions.

 

For more information on anaphylaxis, visit www.anaphylaxis.ca or www.aaia.ca

 

What is the school doing to help?

 

We are talking to the students about Anaphylaxis and showing age appropriate videos. Young students view the video, “The Elephant Who Couldn’t Eat Peanuts.” We are working hard at preventing accidental exposure. It is also important that we have common routines throughout the entire school. Since there is team teaching and many shared areas (washrooms, fountains, gym, library, computers, etc.) students are at risk of coming in contact with allergens. The teachers will explain the importance of the following health and safety routines to the students in their classrooms:

 

1.  Wash your hands with soap and water before and after eating.

2.  Do not bring food that contains peanuts/tree nuts.

3.  Do not accept food from other students especially if you have food allergies.

4.  Snacks are not permitted outside in the schoolyard.

5.  Dispose of all food refuse properly.

 

Preventative safety measures for Anaphylaxis are now commonplace in our schools. Our Board has a policy in place to help ensure the safety of our students.

 

We would ask you to talk to your children about these preventative safety measures, which are going into effect immediately. Please sign the tear off form below to ensure you have received this information and return it to the classroom teacher tomorrow. Your questions and suggestions are most welcome. Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

 

Yours in Catholic Education,

 

 

Principal

 

 

 

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ANAPHYLAXIS SAFETY NOTICE


 

 

 


Student’s Name:  ____________________________________________________________________


 

 


Teacher:      ____________________________________________________________________  


 

 


I have read the safety recommended notice and am aware of the Board’s Anaphylaxis policy and precautions for the safety of students with Anaphylaxis.


 


 

 


Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________

 

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