NUT FREE Policy
In order to maintain a safe environment for students with severe peanut allergies, food products must not contain nuts. The School makes every reasonable effort to purchase nut free products for school events. Caterers, The Parent’s Association volunteers and any rental parties are informed as well. Parents are asked to refrain from providing nut products for lunches for their children. Classroom celebrations must also abide by our nut free policy. Under no circumstances should nuts of any sort, or products containing nuts, be brought to campus.
Allergies
N.J. state law requires the designation and training of employee to administer epinephrine to a student for anaphylaxis in emergency situations when the nurse is not physically present at the scene. The School nurse will train the approved delegate staff members in the use of the EpiPen® as specified in the Allergy Action Plan for that individual student.
Some severe food allergies can be accommodated in our lunch program. Students who have life threatening allergies may choose to opt out of the lunch program. Documentation of the allergy is requested by the school nurse and a collective decision is made between the nurse, caterer and the parent as to the feasibility and safety of the student’s participation.