Back to School!!!

Well, the kids just finished day 3 of school for this new school year. I sent Katie in with a fresh Epi-pen 2 pack and Benadryl for the school nurse, and an Epi-pen and Benadryl for her backpack (mostly in case something happens on the bus ride to or from school). I am extremely fortunate to live in a small school district with:

• Peanut free and Tree-Nut free cafeteria
• Peanut/Tree Nut free tables in the cafeteria (kids can bring their own pb&j from home)
• Full time nurse
• Epi-pen training for teachers and staff
• Peanut-Free classrooms

Katie has been attending this school for 4 years-this is her 5th year-and has bought hot lunch for almost every day, and has NEVER had a reaction in school. Our school has an automated phone call system for the parents and on the day before school started, the principal "called" and reminded everyone about the food allergy policies at the school. The individual teachers send home a letter to all parents if there is a child with a food allergy in the classroom. There is a no-food policy for birthdays-the school celebrates each month in the cafeteria and all the birthday kids for the month get to sit on the stage and get a peanut-free nut-free ice cream cup.

I really hate to brag about stuff, but I really love the policies set in place by our elementary school and feel completely safe sending Katie there every day.