School employees should recognize that food allergies can be a serious issue. School employees who are advised by a parent that a student has a food allergy should immediately share this information with the school nurse. In order for the School to take the necessary precautions with students subject to food allergies, regular communication must take place between the School and the home. Parents are asked to alert the school nurse, headmaster and teachers regarding any food allergies as well as provide medical written documentation. As needed, the School will provide a separate table in the lunchroom for those students with food allergies. To ensure safety and avoid the risk of cross-contamination, parents of students with life-threatening food allergies are asked to provide a supply of safe snacks to be stored in the classroom to be served during on-campus activities permitting snacks. Furthermore, students may not share their lunches or snacks with one another. Additional information and guidelines are available from the school nurse.