Athlone School is a proud member of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division.
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It is also published on-line.
Peanut and Nut Products Awarenes
Classrooms are designated as "Peanut/Nut Alert" or "Peanut/Nut Aware" classrooms. Some of our students have severe, life-threatening allergies to peanut/nut products. We attempt to make our school environment as safe as possible for the children. In our "Peanut/Nut Aware" classrooms, no peanut/nut products are permitted.
If children eat peanut/nut products at home, they are encouraged to thoroughly wash their hands before returning to school. We encourage parents to avoid sending food which may contain peanuts nut products, and to read food labels before sending any food or treats to the school. Please do not send home-baked goods with your child, as it is difficult to determine if these products have traces of peanuts or peanut/nut oils. A list of safe "treats" has been sent home in newsletters. We appreciate your cooperation.
Parents have been provided with information on anaphylactic shock and ideas for peanut/nut substitutes. Staff are all aware of the students who carry medication, and emergency procedures are in place.
Note: From Dare Foods, please check out their website at www.darefoods.com for peanut-free product information.
Athlone School Nutrition Guidelines
Background
A committee was formed in May 2007 and the school's nutrition policy was developed. At the first meeting, the team brainstormed ideas for the development of basic school guidelines on nutrition and healthy living.
In October 2007, the principal met with the two student representatives and these students were to survey students in the school, with the question, “How can we, as a school, promote healthy eating?”
The committee met and drafted a policy, including a rationale. A second meeting was held at the end of October, where the student survey was considered and revisions made to the draft document.
The finalized Nutrition Policy was published and distributed to staff and to parents in November 2007. The implementation will be monitored throughout the year and feedback from staff and parents will be requested in January 2008.
Belief Statements
Schools must promote a healthy life style.
All students need nourishment during the school day.
Using food as a motivator teaches children to eat when they are not hungry.
Children need to be taught to adopt, and to maintain, a healthy eating pattern. (“maximum nutrition” foods)
Water is an essential nutrient.
Food and beverage standards must be met when food or drink is served in school.
Athlone School Nutrition Policy
o Healthy snacks are permitted in class. (procedures to be determined by the classroom teacher)
o Nutrition breaks are considered.
o Water containers (meeting safety standards) are permitted in class.
o Food as rewards is discouraged.
o Nutrition facts will be posted in classrooms and information will be published in newsletters.
o The Milk Program will continue to be offered to all students.
o Vending machines must offer only “high nutrition” items.
o Thirty minutes of “eating and socializing” will be provided at lunch break.
o Marketing of unhealthy “fast-food” products and/or food chains is discouraged.
o Fundraising events will not involve unhealthy food choices.
o Proper hand-washing is taught and reinforced.
o Parent Council “Hot Lunches” will be balanced.
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