Eisenhower Intermediate School
Bridgewater – Raritan Regional School District
Eisenhower Avenue – Bridgewater, NJ 08807 - 908-231-0230 – fax # 908-231-1079
www.brrsd.k12.nj.us/eisenhower
Joseph DiskinCathleen Filippello
Principal Assistant Principal
Dear Parents/Guardian,
We have some children in the Bridgewater Raritan Regional School District that have life threatening allergies. Reactions can range from hives and itching, to difficulty breathing and possible cardiac arrest. The seriousness of the allergy is compounded by the fact that the food does not always have to be ingested to cause a reaction – simply touching someone or something that has had contact with this product can result in severe consequences. Even trace amounts of residue of material (e.g. on a table or toy) may induce a reaction.
This letter is to inform you that there are students in your child’s class who have severe allergies. These students are highly allergic. Due to the severity of this situation it is imperative that the children avoid these foods completely. This allergy is so severe that if he/she eats any of the foods he/she may suffer from a severe, life-threatening reaction, which may require immediate medical attention.
Please be aware that it is extremely dangerous for the children to eat the offending foods. In the instances where you wish to send in a snack for all students in the classroom, it is your responsibility to please notify the teacher in advance so he/she can ask the children’s parents to send in a “safe snack/food” for the student with the allergy.
At this time we are requesting that all snacks or treats that are brought into the classroom for any reason do not contain any PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, OR ANY PEANUT BASED PRODUCTS. Please carefully check the ingredients if you have any doubts.
One other important item to acknowledge is hand washing. By frequently washing your hands you wash away germs that you have picked up from other people and/or from contaminated surfaces. When dealing with food allergies, hand washing with soap and water is an essential detail. We ask that you have your child wash their hands prior to getting on the bus or entering the school from home to help prevent any reactions.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation with this situation.
Sincerely,
Joseph P. Diskin
Principal
Principal