Allergy Aware Policy

In any given school year, Saint Ann’s has several students with severe, potentially life-threatening allergies. As it is impossible to make a school allergen-free, Saint Ann’s has adopted an “allergy aware” policy.

Annually, we ask families of children with severe allergies to have their pediatrician complete an allergy action plan. This plan is shared with classroom teachers in the preschool through third grades; in fourth through twelfth grade, the allergy is noted on every class roster. Division offices, deans, and cafeteria staff are also notified regarding any student with allergies.
Below are some steps that the Saint Ann’s community can take to reduce exposure to food allergens in the School. While these precautions are not mandates, we ask for your assistance by following these recommendations to create a safe environment for all students.

• Please teach your children not to share food with other children in school.
• Encourage hand washing and wiping surfaces after meals.
• Avoid sending your child to school with peanuts, tree nuts, or foods made with nuts or prepackaged food with a printed warning label (“may contain peanuts/tree nuts”).
• If making baked goods to be shared at school, please avoid common allergens and label food with all ingredients.
• Contact foodservicehelp@saintannsny.org for help or more information regarding your child’s specific food allergies.