The nurses in Galloway Township Public Schools are requesting parents/guardians to assist in helping children with peanut, nut, and other food allergies. We also want to help children who eat special foods because of a medical need or diagnosis. Children with special dietary needs can compromise their health if they eat certain foods. The risk of accidental exposure to foods that children are allergic to or cannot eat can be reduced/eliminated if parents/guardians, staff, students, and physicians work together to minimize risks and provide a safe educational environment for food allergic students and children with special needs.

This process can be accomplished in the following ways: 

1. When parents/guardians send in food for classroom celebrations- birthday, holiday, etc. contact the classroom teacher to see if any student has a food allergy.  

2. All foods should come in a package with a label that lists all the ingredients/foods.

3. Parents/guardians of children with food allergies and/or special dietary needs should educate their children about their specific food allergy and/or special dietary needs.

4. The school can educate staff and students about food allergies and special dietary needs.

5. Classmates should not share food.

The nurses and staff of GTPS want to be proactive in preventing food allergy emergencies and food related incidents, and we can only do this with your help. Please communicate with your child’s school nurse if your child has a food allergy or special dietary need.  

PLEASE NOTE; ACCORDING TO STATE/FEDERAL REGULATIONS DOCUMENTATION FROM YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IS NECESSARY WHEN MODIFICATIONS TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST OR LUNCH IS REQUIRED. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email your building school nurse.