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CRIM PRIMARY SCHOOL
BRIDGEWATER - RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1300 Crim Road · Bridgewater, NJ 08807 · 908.231.1022 · Fax 908.725.0640

Kelliann Ten Kate
Principal

September 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,  
We have some children in the Bridgewater Raritan Regional School District who have allergies to nuts, 
peanuts, and peanut based products. We have learned through consultation with our pediatric allergists,
as  well as our own research, that nuts and/or peanuts can cause an allergic reaction that is among the
most  severe of any food – ranging from hives and itching, to difficulty breathing and possibly cardiac
arrest. The  seriousness of this type of allergy is compounded by the fact that the food does not have to be
ingested to  cause reaction – simply touching someone or something that has had contact with a peanut-
based product  can result in severe consequences. Even trace amounts of residue of peanut 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 this year who have severe
allergies.  These students are highly allergic to one or more of the following items: all nuts (peanuts,
tree nuts), eggs, oats, sesame seeds, soy, beef-derived products. Due to the  severity of the allergies, it
is imperative that these children avoid these listed foods completely. The allergy  is so severe that if one
of the children comes in contact with any of these 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 some of these children to even come in close proximity 
to 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 notify the teacher in advance so that a request can be made to the
child’s parent  to send in a “safe snack/food” for the allergic student. 
At this time we are requesting that all snacks or treats that are brought into the classroom for any reason
do  not contain: nuts (peanuts, tree nuts), eggs, oats, sesame seeds, soy, beef-derived 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 
children 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 yours,

Kelliann Ten Kate