SKPS is a nut restricted school. Before sending or bringing ANY food into SKPS facilities, we ask that you read the information below in order to comply with "nut restricted" standards. Our policies are in place to address the needs of students with peanut/tree nut, insect sting and latex allergies and requires 100% compliance from all persons entering or sending food into our facilities. Please select from the following for further information:

 

Snack Guidelines:

  • Snacks Brought in for Your Child Only
    You may send in food items listed on the Nut-Checked Snack List, sent in unopened, original package or, food items listed on the Nut-Checked Snack List, sent in a baggie with a note identifying that the food item is nut-checked.

  • Preschool Snacks
    Preschoolers enjoy a midmorning and mid afternoon snack during the school day. Since our classrooms are nut restricted, we ask you only bring in items off the Approved "Nut-Checked" Snack List. These snacks should be brought to school in their original, unopened packaging. Please feel free to bring whatever you like following these guidelines, but we encourage parents to seek a variety in the area of fruits and vegetables and to avoid sugar treats.

  • Birthday Treats
    Please check with your child’s teacher before sending in any birthday treats. The classrooms are nut restricted and therefore homemade items are not permitted. The teachers have many alternatives to suggest for birthday treats so please be so kind as to check with them before sending in any birthday treats.

  • When purchasing food for lunches or snacks, please adhere to the following rules of thumb:
    • Always read each ingredient and allergen statement before purchasing because product ingredients and packaging may change.
    • A product that “may contain traces of nuts,” or is “made on shared equipment,” or is “made in a facility that processes nuts” is NOT safe.

  • Approved "Nut-Checked" Snack List

Quick Reference Guide for Packing Snacks or Lunch
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We have had several questions regarding what food can be brought into school and if it can be sent in baggies. Please use the following table as a quick reference when packing snacks or lunch.

I AM PACKING PLEASE SEND IN
     
A snack to be eaten in the classroom by my child ONLY  

Food items listed on the Nut-Checked Snack List, sent in unopened, original package or, food items listed on the Nut-Checked Snack List, sent in a baggie, please send a note identifying that the food item is nut-checked.
     
Snacks to be eaten in the classroom by all the children   Food items listed on the Nut-checked Snack List, sent in unopened, original packages OR if the snack is fresh fruit or vegetables, always use thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils and equipment (knives, cutting boards, serving containers, etc.) to wash and prepare the snack.
     
Lunch to be eaten in the cafeteria by my child   Any food item, store-bought or homemade, please attach a label if the lunch does or does not contain nuts.
     
Lunch to be eaten somewhere other than the classroom by my child (“Brown Bag Day”)   Any food item, store-bought or homemade, that is Nut-checked, please attach a label that the lunch is “Nut-checked.”

Lunch
Nutrikids - Cafeteria Swipe Card System

  • Parents will be given an account number for their child's swipe card in order to pay online. Click here to setup up your students account online at https://www.mynutrikids.com/login.asp.
  • Those who choose to pay cash must do so on a daily or weekly basis. SKPS advises parents to check their child’s account to see what choices they are making in buying a la carte.
  • Should you not want your child to use their swipe card as a MAC card, please send in a note to the teacher and indicate what your restrictions are. This information will be passed onto the cafeteria and they will put it into the computer. When the child swipes the card, that information will show the restrictions.

SKPS Allergy Policy

  1. Purpose
    The purpose of this policy is to address the needs of students with allergies in the school setting.  This policy addresses the needs of students with peanut/tree nut, insect sting and latex allergies. 

  2. Definitions
    • Food Allergy - A food allergy is “an immune system response to a food that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. Once the immune system decides that a particular food is harmful, it creates specific antibodies to it. The next time the individual eats that food, the immune system releases massive amounts of chemicals, including histamine, to protect the body. These chemicals trigger a cascade of allergic symptoms that can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and/or cardiovascular system. Scientists estimate that approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies.”
      (Quotes obtained from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network web site).

    • Symptoms of a food allergy “may include one or more of the following: a tingling sensation in the mouth, swelling of the tongue and the throat, difficulty breathing, hives, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, and even death. Symptoms typically appear within minutes to two hours after the person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic.”
      (Quotes obtained from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network web site).

    • Common Food Allergens - Common foods that are associated with a food allergy are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy.

    • Anaphylaxis is “a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.  An anaphylactic reaction may begin with a tingling sensation, itching, or a metallic taste in the mouth. Other symptoms can include hives, a sensation of warmth, wheezing or other difficulty breathing, coughing, swelling of the mouth and throat area, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, a drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. These symptoms may begin within several minutes to two hours after exposure to the allergen, but life-threatening reactions may get worse over a period of several hours.”
      (Quotes obtained from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network web site).

    • Emergency self-administration means self-administration of pre-approved medication to avoid immediate and substantial risk to health, including but not limited to self-administration of an EpiPen®, EpiPen Jr.®, Twinject®, Benedryl®, or an inhaler.

    • Emergency administration means administration by school staff of pre-approved medication to avoid immediate and substantial risk to health, including but not limited to self-administration of an EpiPen®, EpiPen Jr.®, Twinject®, Benedryl®, or an inhaler.  If the student’s Allergy Action Plan is readily available, the student’s Allergy Action Plan should be followed during Emergency administration.  If the student’s Allergy Action Plan is not readily available and understanding that time is essential during an allergic reaction, the person providing Emergency administration should rely on the instruction they received from the child’s parents and/or guardians for recognizing symptoms of an allergic reaction and providing emergency treatment.

    • Nut Zone will be specific area(s) designated by the school administrator where peanut and tree nut products will be permitted to be eaten within the school. 

    • Nut Restricted School Guidelines signifies that reasonable precautions will be taken so that peanuts and tree nuts shall only be eaten in the school in the approved Nut Zone area(s).  All food items packed for individual consumption of a child during the lunch period must be clearly marked whether the lunch contains any products that the ingredient label states contains peanuts and/or tree nuts, including derivative nut products such as nut oils, or was manufactured in a facility that also manufactures peanuts and/or tree nuts.  Any lunches identified as containing peanuts or tree nuts must be eaten within an approved “Nut Zone.”  Any food product sent into the school for general consumption by school students must not contain any peanuts and/or tree nuts, including derivative nut products such as nut oils, or was manufactured in a facility that also manufactures peanuts and/or tree nuts.  All products must be in their original packaging.  Additionally, no homemade products are permitted to be sent into the school for general consumption by students due to the possibility of cross contamination.  Administrators, school staff, students, and parents/guardians, shall take reasonable precautions with the requirement to avoid eating peanut and tree nut products in the school except in Nut Zone area(s). 


      The Nut Restricted School Guidelines shall apply only to school students, families, and staff during normal school hours and while attending school-sponsored events within the school property.  These guidelines shall not extend to school students, families, and staff who may attend parish activities within the “school building during non-school hours, such as Mass, choir practice, general parish meetings, etc.

    • Insect Stings are another potentially life-threatening allergy.  “Honeybees, bumblebees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and fire ants are the most common sources of insect stings in the United States.   The symptoms of anaphylactic reactions to insect stings usually occur within minutes of the sting.  Insect sting reactions can range from local and mild to life-threatening. Local reactions can involve swelling of an area larger than the sting site (i.e., the entire arm can be swollen after a sting on the hand). This type of reaction may also include nausea and low-grade fever.”
      (Quotes obtained from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network web site).

    • Latex Allergy reactions can range from mild to life-threatening anaphylaxis.  The severity of the allergic reaction depends on the amount of latex allergen to which the student is exposed and the student’s sensitivity to latex allergens.

  3. Guidelines
    The most important aspect of the management of students with life-threatening food allergies, insect sting allergies, and latex allergies is avoidance of the allergen.  The following guidelines will be implemented with the goal of promoting the health of allergic students in the school setting.
    • All Students
      • Understand where the designated Nut Zone area(s) are located and food items containing peanut and tree nut products only in these area(s). 
      • Never share food or eating utensils with food allergic students.
      • Notify a school staff member if an insect nest is observed near the school building or sports field.
    • Students With Food Allergies
      • Never trade food or eating utensils with other students or eat any food with unknown ingredients.
      • Notify an adult immediately if s/he believes contact with an allergic food has occurred or if s/he believes that medical attention is needed.
      • Agree to be active in the care and management of her/his allergy, according to the student’s own ability level.
      • If a food allergic student recognizes that they are having symptoms of an allergic reaction, the student may provide Emergency self-administration to her/himself if a school staff member is not present or is unable to provide Emergency administration.
    • Students With Insect Sting Allergies
      • Notify an adult immediately if s/he believes an insect sting has occurred or medical attention is needed.
      • Agree to be active in the care and management of her/his allergy, according to the student’s own ability level.
      • If an allergic student recognizes that they are having symptoms of an allergic reaction, the student may provide Emergency self-administration to her/himself if a school staff member is not present or is unable to provide Emergency administration.
    • Students With Latex Allergies
      • Avoid contact with latex-containing products.
      • Notify an adult immediately if s/he believes contact with latex has occurred or medical attention is needed.
      • Agree to be active in the care and management of her/his allergy, according to the student’s own ability level.
      • If an allergic student recognizes that they are having symptoms of an allergic reaction, the student may provide Emergency self-administration to her/himself if a school staff member is not present or is unable to provide Emergency administration.
    • All Parents/Guardians
      • Understand and support the school building Nut Restricted school guidelines.
    • Parents/Guardians Of Students With Allergies
      • Contact the designated school administrator each year and/or the school nurse to develop an Allergy Action Plan and to complete any additional forms, including a release from liability form, pertaining to the student’s food allergies.
      • Provide the school with any medication needed for the treatment of an allergic reaction.
      • Provide the school with instructions concerning how and when to dispense any medication provided for the treatment of an allergic reaction.
      • Inform the school of any changes in allergy or medications, or any changes to the student’s Allergy Action Plan.
      • Understand that it is impossible for St. Kilian Parish School to provide a completely allergen-free facility due to the prevalence of allergens and the fact that the building is also used by the greater parish and outside community, whom are not subject to this policy.
    • All School Staff
      • Understand and support the Nut Restricted school guidelines. 
      • Understand the procedures to follow, as directed by an allergic student’s parents and/or guardians, if a food allergic student shows symptoms of an allergic reaction.
      • Maintain confidentiality and discuss student’s allergies only on a need-to-know basis for emergency plans.
      • Take reasonable efforts to ensure that students eat peanut and/or tree nut identified products only in designated Nut Zone area(s). 
      • If symptoms of an allergic reaction are present, school staff may provide Emergency administration to a student if a higher-ranking school staff member is not present or is unable to provide Emergency administration. 
      • Permit all students who request to do so to wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating or handling food or other allergens.
    • School Administrators and/or School Nurse
      • Take reasonable steps to enforce the Nut Restricted school guidelines. 
      • Work with the parents/guardians of food allergic students to develop an Allergy Action Plan, obtaining input as needed from school staff.  Understand the procedures to follow, as directed by an allergic student’s parents and/or guardians, if a food allergic student shows symptoms of an allergic reaction.
      • Share a copy of the Allergy Action Plan with appropriate school staff while maintaining confidentiality and discussing student’s allergies only on a need-to-know basis for emergency plans.
      • Know where the food allergic student’s medicine is located (i.e., if it is located on the student, the student’s backpack, in the classroom, in the cafeteria, in the office, etc.).
      • Designate and take reasonable efforts to enforce the Nut Zone area(s) where peanut and tree nut products will be permitted to be eaten within the school and during normal school hours. 
      • If symptoms of an allergic reaction are present, school administrators may provide Emergency administration to a student. 
      • Permit all students who request to do so to wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating or handling food or other allergens.
      • Consider the presence of allergens involved in after school activities and identify who is trained and responsible for providing Emergency administration during after school activities.
      • Take reasonable measures to remove insect nests near the school building and sports fields and store garbage properly in well-covered containers.
      • If a student has a known latex allergy, ensure that latex products in child’s classroom are replaced with non-latex substitutes.
    • Teachers
      • Understand and support the Nut Restricted school guidelines. 
      • Review each student’s Allergy Action Plan they are given and understand the procedures to follow, as directed by an allergic student’s parents and/or guardians, if a food allergic student shows symptoms of an allergic reaction.
      • Maintain confidentiality and discuss student’s allergies only on a need-to-know basis for emergency plans.
      • Know where the food allergic student’s medicine is located (i.e., if it is located on the student, the student’s backpack, in the classroom, in the office, etc.).
      • Take reasonable efforts that students eat peanut and tree nut identified products are eaten only in designated Nut Zone area(s). 
      • If symptoms of an allergic reaction are present, school teachers may provide Emergency administration to a student if a higher-ranking school staff member is not present or is unable to provide Emergency administration. 
      • Permit all students who request to do so to wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating or handling food or other allergens.
      • Ensure that all food (snacks, birthday treats, etc.) provided in the classroom supports the Nut Restricted School guidelines.
      • Review lesson plans that involve food, making sure supplies are non-allergenic.
      • Keep information about each food allergic student, including the student’s name and their Allergy Action Plan, in your class roster so that substitute teachers will be aware.
      • Review plans for field trips and plan ahead how to handle eating situations, working with the school administrator, school nurse, and parents/guardians as necessary.  Ensure that necessary medications, including EpiPens®, Twinjects®, Benedryl®, and inhalers will be taken on field trips.
      • If a student has a latex allergy, take reasonable steps to ensure that latex products in the classroom are replaced with non-latex substitutes.
    Kitchen Manager(s)
      • Understand and support the Nut Restricted School guidelines. 
      • Review each student’s Allergy Action Plan they are given and understand the procedures to follow, as directed by an allergic student’s parents and/or guardians, if a food allergic student shows symptoms of an allergic reaction.
      • Maintain confidentiality and discuss student’s allergies only on a need-to-know basis for emergency plans.
      • Know where the food allergic student’s medicine is located (i.e., if it is located on the student, the student’s backpack, in the cafeteria, in the office, etc.).
      • Take reasonable efforts to ensure that students eat peanut and tree nut identified products only in designated Nut Zone area(s). 
      • If symptoms of an allergic reaction are present, kitchen managers may provide Emergency administration to a student if a higher-ranking school staff member is not present or is unable to provide Emergency administration. 
      • Permit all students who request to do so to wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating or handling food or other allergens.
      • Take reasonable efforts to ensure that all food that enters and all food prepared for the school supports the Nut Restricted School guidelines. 
      • Understand the procedures to follow, as directed by an allergic student’s parents and/or guardians, if a food allergic student shows symptoms of an allergic reaction.
      • Take reasonable efforts to store garbage in well-covered containers.
      • If a student has a known latex allergy, take reasonable efforts to replace latex-containing products in the kitchen with non-latex substitutes.

Protocol of Food Allergies
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  1. The Saint Kilian Parish School Web site provides an Allergy Action Plan, which describes the medical actions to be taken in the event of an allergic reaction, as well as a Release of Liability. These documents are to be downloaded, completed, signed by the parent/guardian and physician, including a photo of the child and returned to school.

  2. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to provide the Saint Kilian Parish School with EpiPens®, EpiPen Jrs.®, Twinjects®, and/or any other medicines necessary to treat their child in the event of an allergic reaction. It is also the responsibility of the parents/guardians to identify all locations where they deem it prudent to keep said medicines (i.e. classroom, cafeteria, child’s backpack) and to provide a sufficient amount of each medication for each designated location that they have chosen.

  3. It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians of children with food allergies to ensure that all appropriate staff, teachers, volunteers, activity directors or coaches, whom may be responsible for their children are aware of when and how to dispense any medication that their child may require in the event of an allergic reaction.

  4. Saint Kilian Parish School takes every reasonable effort to avoid serving any peanut/tree nut product or by product. In the event that a child enrolled in St. Kilian has any other food allergy, beyond peanut and/or tree nut, the Saint Kilian Parish School will work with the parents of any such child to take reasonable steps to avoid exposure to that child’s particular allergen.

  5. All children with food allergies, whose parents have completed an Allergy Action Plan, must wash their hands after handling any food products at the school. It is the responsibility of all said children to request permission to be excused to wash their hands following lunch, snack or any other time during which they may have handled food products.

  6. Parents/Guardians of allergic children are required to attend all Educational Outings as an extra chaperone and will assume responsibility and oversight for their child as it relates to their child’s particular food allergy.

  7. Guidelines for identifying appropriate “Nut Checked” snacks, as well as a list of suggested “Nut Checked” snacks, will be provided through the Saint Kilian Parish School Web site

  8. Only appropriate “Nut Checked” snacks can be provided by the Saint Kilian Parish School or school families as snacks intended for consumption by Saint Kilian Parish School students for Pre-School, Kindergarten, Extended Day, school sponsored athletic programs, and school sponsored activities held on the Saint Kilian Parish School Campus.

  9. A designated area will be assigned in the cafeteria as a “Nut Zone” area, where students may eat peanut/tree nut containing products during lunch.

  10. All classrooms, the cafeteria (except for a designated “Nut Zone” area), and the gymnasium are Nut restricted areas, which signifies that all reasonable precautions will be taken so that peanuts and tree nuts shall not be eaten in these areas during normal school hours. This policy is not extended to parish-sponsored events, including but not limited to Mass, funeral luncheons, parish meetings, etc.

  11. Food items containing peanuts/tree nuts on the ingredients label can be eaten during lunch in the designated “Nut Zone” area of the cafeteria. Likewise, food items containing the peanut/tree nut warning on the ingredients label can be eaten during lunch in the designated “Nut Zone” area of the cafeteria
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  12. Students are permitted to bring in homemade food items for their own personal consumption during lunch. These food items are subject to the same restrictions as commercially-produced food items. Homemade food items containing peanut/tree nut ingredients can be eaten during lunch in the designated “Nut Zone” area of the cafeteria. Homemade items not containing peanut/tree nut ingredients can be eaten during lunch in any area of the cafeteria.

  13. Lunches to be eaten in the classroom (provided that prior notice of any such event was provided to parents and guardians) will require Nut Checked products to be sent in the lunches.

  14. The teacher will contact the parents/guardians of allergic children if there is ever a question about a snack or materials used for an in-classroom project or activity.

Frequently Asked Questions
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  1. What does it mean if a food item is "Nut-checked?"  

    A food item is considered "Nut-checked" if peanuts/tree nuts are not listed on the ingredients label AND there is not a peanut/tree nut warning on the package.

    A peanut/tree nut warning will state something similar to "may contain traces of peanuts or tree nuts" or "processed in a plant that process peanuts or tree nuts" or "processed on equipment that process peanuts or tree nuts." If a food item lists peanuts/tree nuts on the ingredients label or there is a peanut/tree nut warning on the package, the food item is NOT "Nut-checked".

  2. What is the difference between a peanut and tree nut?

    Peanuts grow underground and are in the legume family (peas and lentils are also legumes). Tree nuts include all nuts that grow on trees (such as walnuts, almonds, pecans and cashews). Many people with a peanut allergy are also allergic to tree nuts. Therefore, we often group the both peanuts and tree nuts together when referring to food allergies.

  3. I recently reviewed the list of Nut-checked items on the website.   Are these the only products my children can bring to school in their lunches or is this a list for items to share in classrooms (i.e. preschool snacks)?  

    The Nut-checked Snack List should be used when packing classroom snacks. 

    The Nut-checked Snack List can be used when packing for lunches, but it is not a requirement.  If you pack a snack for lunch that is not on the Nut-checked Snack list, we will not automatically assume that it contains nuts.  We have created labels (located on our website) for you to print and attach to your children's lunches. We will look for these labels to check if it the snack is Nut-checked or the teachers will read the ingredients and determine if it is Nut-checked.  If a snack packed in the child's lunch contains peanuts/tree nuts, the child should sit in the "Nut Zone" area to eat lunch. 

  4. I want to bring a food item into school as a classroom snack but it is not on the Nut-checked Snack List. I've checked the ingredients label and it does not contain peanuts/tree nuts and there is not a peanut/tree nut warning on the label. Since I've checked the ingredients label, can I bring the food item into school as a classroom snack?

    Some companies will always write on the ingredients label if there are peanuts/tree nuts or if they have a peanut/tree nut warning. However, not all companies take allergen labeling so seriously.  If a product contains peanuts or tree nuts, companies must list peanuts/tree nuts in bold print or at the end of the ingredients label (this is a law).   However, it is only voluntary for companies to add a peanut/tree nut warning on their labels such as "may contain peanuts" or "made on equipment that processes peanuts/tree nuts".  Since it is not mandatory, some companies do not use the voluntary peanut/tree nut warning, making it difficult to know if a product could be cross-contaminated with peanuts or tree nuts. 

    Therefore, snacks that are sent into school as a classroom snack should be listed on the Nut-checked Snack List.

  5. Can I add a food item to the Nut-checked Snack List?

    If you have any items that you buy regularly and you want to send it as a snack, please check the ingredients label.  If the ingredients label does not list peanuts/tree nuts AND there is not a peanut/tree nut warning, we can add it to the Nut-checked Snack List.   We are aiming to make this list as complete as possible so all parents/guardians have many choices snacks they provide to the children.  

    Send an e-mail to christine.sk@zoominternet.net with the food items and include that you checked the ingredients label and it does not contain peanuts/tree nuts or the peanut/tree nut warning.

  6. Do the food items I bring for a classroom party have to be on the Nut-checked Snack List?

    All classroom parties are planned well in advance, and food items brought into the classroom party should be on the Nut-checked snack list.

    If you have food items that you want to bring into the party but they are not on the Nut-checked snack list, please check the ingredients label.  If the ingredients label does not list peanuts/tree nuts AND there is not a peanut/tree nut warning, we can add it to the Nut-checked Snack List.  

    Send an e-mail to christine.sk@zoominternet.net with the food items and include that you checked the ingredients label and it does not contain peanuts/tree nuts or the peanut/tree nut warning. 

  7. I noticed the labels on the website stating if a lunch does or does not contain nuts. Do I have to use these labels on my child's lunch?  

    We have created labels (located on our website) for your convenience to print and attach to your children's lunches. It is not mandatory that you use these labels, however, please indicate using a note attached to your child's lunch or writing directly on your child's lunch if the lunch is Nut-checked. This is needed so the teachers and parent volunteers can look for these labels or notes to know if the child should sit in the Nut Zone area.


    SNACKS IN THE CLASSROOM

  8. For the "no homemade food items" - does that only apply to shared snacks such as for preschool? 

    The "no homemade food items" requirement only applies to classroom snacks.   Homemade items can be sent in children's lunches.

  9. For "original, unopened package" - does that only apply to shared snacks?  Can I send snacks into school in baggies.

     For snacks that only your child will be eating in the classroom, the food items should come from the Nut-checked snack list but can be in a smaller baggie that came from a larger bag.  We will look for a note from you stating that the snack does not contain nuts.

    For snacks that you send in for all students in the classroom to eat, the food items should come from the Nut-checked snack list and be in its original, unopened package.  If the snack is in a larger bag, please ask your teacher to distribute the snack to the class from the larger bag.


    LUNCH

  10. Based on what I have read, the students may bring "nut contain" items in their lunch if they sit at a separate table.  How will that be enforced?  Will the cafeteria volunteers be responsible for watching for something that contains and moving that child?  My thoughts are that even if I told my child on a given day that some item required him to sit separately, it would not surprise me to learn he had forgotten by the time he got to lunch! 

    Every day, the classroom teachers will check which lunches contain nuts and where the students should sit during lunch. We have created labels (located on our website) for you to print and attach to your children's lunches. IT WILL BE EXTREMELY HELPFUL if you attach the label on or in your child's lunch stating if the lunch does or does not contain nuts. If a label is not included, the teachers will need to determine for themselves if the lunch contains nuts. The teachers hope to make this process as quick as possible every day, so your help by attaching a label will be very valuable.

    If your child brings an item to lunch that contains nuts, the child should sit in the "Nut Zone" area to eat lunch.  

  11. If a child brings in an "nut containing" lunch item and must sit in the nut zone, will their friends be allowed to sit with them even if they bring lunches not containing nuts?  

    If we allow friends (with lunches without nuts) to sit with friends (with lunches containing peanuts/tree nuts) in the Nut Zone, it may become too difficult to manage the Nut Zone (who has lunches with nuts and who doesn't).  Our goal of the Nut Zone area is to accommodate children who want to enjoy a peanut/tree nut product for their lunch.

  12. Is any bread okay for a sandwich?

    Any bread is ok for lunch, but you should still check the ingredients label to see if it contains peanuts/tree nuts.  For example, there are several "Brownberry" Breads that contain tree nuts.  If the bread contains peanuts/tree nuts, the child should sit in the "Nut Zone" area of the cafeteria.

  13. Can our children bring homemade items in their lunches? 

    Homemade items can be sent in children's lunches.  If you prepare a homemade item and it does not contain peanut/tree nut ingredients, the child does not need to sit in the "Nut Zone" area.  However, if you prepare a homemade item that contains peanut/tree nut ingredients, the child should sit in the "Nut Zone" area.  We have created labels (located on our website) for you to print and attach to your children's lunches. We will look for these labels to check if the homemade item contains nuts or the teachers will need to determine if it contains nuts.  

  14. Can we send a baggie of goldfish or pretzels in our child's lunch that came from a larger bag we have at home.

     For lunch, you can send in smaller baggies (that came from a larger bag).  These items do not need to be from the Nut-checked snack list.  We have created labels (located on our website) for you to print and attach to your children's lunches. Since the smaller baggie will not include the ingredients label, we will look at these labels to check if the item contains nuts or the teachers will need to determine if it contains nuts. If the lunch item contains nuts, your child should sit in the "Nut Zone" area for lunch.

  15. If I verify that my child's lunch does not contain nuts based on reading the labels (even if the item is not currently on the Nut-checked Snack list) and I send in the "I'm a NO-NUT kid today" tag, will I still need to label each item she brings if it is in a baggy and not an individually packaged product?

    You do not have to label the individual "baggie" items inside the lunch.  If you use a label on the outside of your child's lunch indicating the lunch does not contain nuts, then we trust that you have confirmed that the items in the baggies do not contain peanuts/tree nuts or have the peanut/tree nut warning.

    However, if you send a snack with your child to eat in the classroom in a "baggie", please label it and make sure it is on the Nut-checked snack list.

Cafeteria Parent Volunteer Program
Each K – 6 family with clearances is asked to volunteer in the cafeteria ONE (1) day each school year. Three parent volunteers are scheduled each day, in addition to one SKPS teacher. Special event dates are highlighted in yellow on the schedule and require additional volunteer support.

Program Parent Volunteer Schedule and Guidelines

On Your Scheduled Day
You will receive a phone call or e-mail from a "cafeteria caller" to confirm your scheduled day. Our cafeteria callers have a big job to coordinate 15 - 20 parents each week for cafeteria duty. Please be prompt in returning the cafeteria callers’ phone and/or e-mail messages.  We do have cafeteria monitor substitutes available if you are not able to work out a switch with another parent.  But things go smoothly when we have as much advance notice as possible. 

If you are scheduled to work in the cafeteria, please plan to arrive in the cafeteria by 11:00 a.m. to support the three lunch periods listed below. If you are new to the cafeteria, someone will explain the details to you when you arrive. A summary of a cafeteria volunteer’s roles and responsibilities are detailed in the following document: Cafeteria Monitor Guidelines. Cafeteria duty concludes at 12:50 p.m.

  • 11:20 - 11:50: Grades 4, 5, 6
  • 11:50 - 12:20: Grades 2, 3
  • 12:20 - 12:50: Grades K, 1

FAQ's

  • What if I cannot work my assigned shift/day?
    If after reviewing the schedule, you notice a conflict on the day you are to work, please try to switch with another parent (with clearances!), notify the cafeteria caller for that week, or contact Mary Lou Bosco. We also tried to make our schedule error free, but if you do discover any typos or if your name appears more than once (unless otherwise requested),contact Mary Lou Bosco. Please also feel free to share any suggestions.

  • I recently finished my clearances, how can I be added to the schedule?
    Please simply contact Mary Lou Bosco to be added.

  • I am unable to find my scheduled day on the Current Cafeteria Schedule.
     You can use the search on the PDF to find your name in the schedule. If you are still unable to find your day, please contact Mary Lou Bosco, Cindy Esser or Christine Koscinski.

It is due to the cooperation of all the families at Saint Kilian’s Parish School that we have such a wonderful lunch program for our children. Thanks to all parents, students, and staff!
                                                                                                           
Cafeteria Co-Chairs: Mary Lou Bosco, Cindy Esser and Christine Koscinski