Food Allergies
LOSD is a “nut-aware” district but not a “nut-free” district. It is our goal to ensure that every student in our school is as safe as possible. Because many students cannot be in contact with peanuts and tree nuts, we are requesting that you consider not sending these foods to school, when possible.
In addition to nuts, we have many different food allergies in our classrooms. Please discuss the following with your child:
- Do not offer, share or exchange any food or utensils with other students at school.
- Please do not wipe food onto the floor or other surfaces.
- Hand washing and cleaning of desks with soap and water or baby wipes after eating decreases the chance of cross contamination on surfaces at school.
- If your child rides the bus, please remind them that there is a “no eating on the bus” policy.
- Please help your child to understand that some foods they freely enjoy can be dangerous to others.