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General Information
Peanut AllergiesAt Indian Trail School, we will be implementing a health and safety program for anaphylactic children. These anaphylactic children have a life-threatening allergy to peanuts, tree nuts, and lentils. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for all students in each of their individual circumstances.
As a school community it is important to support each other. One of the great things about Summit Hill School District #161 is the partnership we have with our families and in our community. We are asking for your assistance in providing a safe learning environment for all of our students who have life-threatening peanut allergies.
To reduce the risk of exposure, we are asking that food products containing peanut, tree nut, or lentils not to be brought in to school for class activities such as birthdays, holiday celebrations, recreational or instructional class activities. It is important to know that just a tiny amount of the allergen, a trace amount, is enough to cause a reaction that will threaten the life of these allergic children. Therefore, we are asking that you be aware of the labels of products that read, "may contain, shared equipment with, contains trace amounts, or processed on" that indicate peanuts or tree nuts may be present.
We are asking that you not send home-baked goods for the aforementioned activities. We also ask that any foods that are brought in be store bought and sealed.
The safety of all of our children is a priority to this district. We appreciate your support of ensuring a safe school environment for all students.
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Emergency Closing InformationIn case it becomes necessary to close the schools due to inclement weather or any other emergency, the Superintendent will call the Chicago Metro Area Emergency Closing Center and report the emergency closing. This information will immediately become available to all radio and television stations. In addition to the Chicago Metro Area Emergency Closing Center, Radio Stations WGN-AM 720 and WBBM-AM 780 will also be contacted.
All calls to the City News Bureau and radio stations mentioned will be by code to eliminate the possibility of unauthorized information being accepted by the agencies. It is suggested that in case of doubt, parents listen to one of the stations rather than call the district where only a limited number of calls can be accepted at one time. Listen for the following: "Summit Hill School District 161 Will County Illinois will be closed today".
In the event of any emergency or severe weather that requires schools be closed during the school day, announcement, as above will be released. The school will not call home prior to dismissing pupils, so it is urged that parents set up emergency procedures with their children in case no one is at home. This procedure should be periodically reviewed with the children.
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