Letter From Mr. Gardner

Hello all, 

Please find below a letter from Mr. Gardner, regarding our school's Peanut and Nut Sensitive Policy.  This letter also came home, but we thought it would be appropriate to place on our blog as well.  

Thank you kindly.

 

February 25, 2013

Dear Parents,

I wanted to take this opportunity to remind families, that at Rick Hansen PS, we have a Peanut and Nut Sensitive Policy.  At our school, there are children who have life-threatening allergies to specific foods. In order to ensure the health and well-being of these students, we have a Peanut and Nut Sensitive Policy, which reminds families that nuts and nut products should not be brought to the school.  We need the understanding and commitment of everyone in our community to ensure the safety of all of our students. Please take the time to read ingredient labels carefully when packing snacks and lunches.  This will help to ensure that our students remain free from exposure to nut products and help avoid the possibility of a medical emergency.

There are many times throughout the school year when celebrations take place – Halloween, Valentine’s Day to name but two.  If you do want to send an item in with your child to celebrate this day, we ask that in lieu of candy treats, that you please send in a non-food item.  This may include stickers, pencils, cards, erasers and the like.  

As a designated Healthy Living School, we continue to promote the consumption of healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables.  It has been wonderful to see so many families bringing in fruit trays for class snacks or other celebrations.

Sincerely,

Mr. S. Gardner

Principal