ALLERGIES - Please be aware that there may be a child in your child(ren's) class(es) that may have some allergies. It is very important that all guidelines for food being brought or sent into the classroom be followed. If a treat or snack comes into the classroom that does not follow the guidelines sent by the teachers please know the treats or snacks will be sent home. The need for this action was very apparent last week when a birthday treat from a bakery was sent in. It was labeled as possibly being made in the same facility as nut products. One bite was taken and student had a reaction. We must all work together to make sure all our students are safe. I understand that this may mean your child cannot have his/her favorite snack for a school birthday treat, however, there is a long list of approved items to choose from that will meet most students'. The approved items must come in their original wrapping, with labels visible. Thank you for understanding the necessity for safeguards of what could be a life and death situation.