Although a parent or grandparent is not prohibited from providing food for a school-designated function or for children in the child’s or grandchild’s classroom for his or her birthday, please be aware that children in the school may have severe allergies to certain food products.

Please complete this Birthday Treat Request form ONE week prior to bringing birthday treats for your student to serve.

Birthday Treat Request

Ice cream passes are available for purchase in the cafeteria.

Parents are required to report if their child has a food allergy by completing the food allergy form during enrollment. The district requests to be notified when a student has been diagnosed with a food allergy, especially those allergies that could result in dangerous or possibly life-threatening reactions either by breathing, eating, or touching the particular food. It is important to disclose the food to which the student is allergic, as well as the nature of the allergic reaction.

Please contact the school nurse or campus principal if your child has a known food allergy or as soon as possible after any diagnosis of a food allergy. The district has developed and annually reviews a food allergy management plan, based on the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) “Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies At-Risk for Anaphylaxis” found on the DSHS website at Allergies and Anaphylaxis. When the district receives information that a student has a food allergy that puts the student at risk for anaphylaxis, individual care plans will be developed to assist the student in safely accessing the school environment. The district’s food allergy management plan can be accessed at www.humbleisd.net. [See policy FFAF and Celebrations.] Life-Threatening Food Allergies Campuses cannot be designated as “peanut-free”. A cooperative effort between students and their parents, as well as school staff, will be necessary to minimize risks. Staff and students will be provided information regarding allergies, including Humble ISD’s Student Handbook Page 99 of 140

● Recognizing signs and symptoms of allergy

● Steps to be taken to mitigate the reaction

● Training in the management of emergency treatment No foods may be banned for other students.

When it is determined that there is a child with a life-threatening food allergy in the classroom, a letter requesting parents to be considerate of a child with food allergies will be provided to parents and will appear on the campus website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Nurse Johnson at Sarah Johnson, RN.

Clinic Phone: 281-641-2205
Clinic Fax: 281-641-2213