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email from teacher
By becca on Sat, 08-13-05, 03:43
Oh, wow! I am so pleased with this email I just recieved from dd's teacher. I sent a quick one off to ask for a meeting to go over details for the year, since dd is beginning kindergarten.
She replied that she would share what has worked in the past for them, so I know where she is at. She went on to describe many precautions I would have asked for and even some beyond what I had considered. She even recommended a particular style snack sack so that dd's food come only out of that, rather than having a special tray or having the use the table or such, indicating a strong awareness of residue and such.
But basically, she recommended I pack dd's own snack each day, rpovide a stash of safe special snacks for unexpected treats that come in, and cupcakes they can freeze for birthdays. Totally on top of it and right in line with most of what I would request!
I am so pleased. I did meet her on tours, before we knew we would go to her school or have her and I found her so kind and engaging as well!
Let's hope it will be a big relief after food obsessed preschool(which was nut free)! Becca
By becca on Sat, 08-13-05, 15:03
In preschool, we always kept some cupcakes in the freezer(my dd has an egg allergy as well), since there are no eggless cupcakes anywhere out there. I didn't know if there would be a freezer handy for her in the larger elementary school, so I am pleased we can do that again.
I find that many parents do cupcakes because they are easily purchased, especially the tiny ones. But, last year, many parents did other things as well. I sent rice crispy squares, and dd has asked that I do that this year(her b-day is right after school starts). Some kids even did Philly Swirls(my best friend, since her ds loves them). There were cookies, jello, and fresh fruit as well.
This teacher actually suggested sending cupcakes for the freezer, but then added, "whatever your dd prefers, like cookies or brownines, is fine." She is not at all concerned that dd have the *same thing*, but that she is happy and comfortable with *what she does have* if it has to be different than the rest of the class. So awesome. That sentiment is shining through in the whole email!
So different than our preschool, which I liked, and was nut free, but wanted lists and to give all the kids the same thing. But they always wanted too much variety along with that, and it was very nerve wracking, requiring constant and intense vigilance on my part.
I prefer a very simple, concrete plan, and sounds like this new teacher is on the same page. Whew!
She even wrote, "We are always learning. These things have worked for us in the past but we are happy to adjust our plans to make you more comfortable."
Best of luck to you! becca
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That's awesome Becca, I am happy for you and your dd. What a great way to start out the first year of school for your dd. She sounds very experienced with food allergies.
I have never done the freezing of cupcakes. Do you think a lot of parents send in cupcakes? I remember a teacher once writing in her newsletter to not send in any cakes, or cupcakes for bdays because of the mess, crumbs etc. But my non pa ds' third grade teacher last year brought the kids cupcakes at least 3 times. I have sometimes wanted to send cupcakes for his treats because they are so easy and affordable (from Sam's club). Sorry I got off the subject!
Jill