This is a reminder that in order to ensure the safety of all our students, St. Clement CES is an “allergy safe” school. In order to establish and maintain an allergy safe environment with respect to various life-threatening allergies, the following steps will be in place this year:
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- Nuts / Nut Products / Nut-byproducts are not permitted at school. Parents are asked to check labels carefully to ensure that all food items brought to school are compliant.
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- Specific classrooms will be asked not to bring lunches/snacks containing other common allergens (fish, dairy, sesame seeds, egg) if there is a life threatening allergy in that class. Individual classroom letters will be shared with parents as soon as possible.
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- Food sharing (sharing of snacks / lunches / treats) of any kind is not permitted at school. This includes sharing of food items/candy/treats for holidays (Halloween, Christmas, Valentines) or birthday celebrations (shared treats or lunches). Only non-food items will be allowed for these types of celebrations, and parents are kindly asked to discuss this with the classroom teacher in advance of sending in non-food items for distribution. Please note that any food items (even if marked nut free), sent to school will not be distributed and will be returned home, no exceptions.
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- All lunches / snacks will be eaten indoors; there is no food permitted outside at recess.
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- Any lunches from outside vendors that do not comply with our school’s allergy safe procedures (eg. McDonald’s, Tim Hortons) must be eaten in the office area as it is not permitted in the classrooms. Kindly inquire with the office staff for further information.
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- If there is a special celebration / initiative organized by the school (Pancake Tuesday, Hot Lunch, Snack Program) parents will be notified in advance of the details and ingredient lists. Parents / Guardians who wish for their child not to participate in such events are asked to notify the classroom teacher in writing.
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We thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work together to ensure a safe environment for all our students.