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<channel><title><![CDATA[Blog4Change.org - Comments for article: ~Back To School~]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.blog4change.org]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>webmaster@blog4change.org</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:09:51 UTC</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[~Back To School~]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/3984/1/Back-To-School/Page1.html#Comment3367</link><description><![CDATA[I never actodave for food bans for that very reason. It is unrealistic and sets a tone that would give a false sense of security that everything would be safe. That's not always the case. I've also shared my experiences with all of you so you can take what you want from it. Perhaps it might be helpful for you to know how I had a letter drafted, or what's included in my son's 504 plan. But what works for me and my school district may not neccessarily work for you and your school, or family, etc. Only you know what you feel comfortable with in your own situation. Also, to clarify, I didn't ask for a  food ban , instead I asked for birthday celebrations to be celebrated in a food free manner, and that snacks be dairy free in addition to peanut free. Why? Because as long as our school allows a daily snack time ritual which includes kids bringing in cheese sticks, messy yogurt goo, cheeze it crackers and pirate's booty (all of which leave messy milk containing residue), my son is at risk. He has already suffered reactions from direct contact (not neccessarily ingestion) with milk products. I have simply asked for a safer environment. Personally, I don't understand why kids even need a snack in these older grades but parents love snack time and still push for it. The lunchroom is different; surfaces are routinely wiped down, there's sanitizing wipes at every table and lots of safe precautions are taken to keep food allergic kids safe. I would never, ever request a food ban in the lunchroom or even the school. Finally, in answer to the question  have I asked John what he thinks , I say YES. I never do a thing with first dicussing with my son and asking his thoughts, what his comfort level is, what he would need and prefer to feel safe and unbothered by the whole food allergy issue. His response is always the same; he would rather not have to deal with the food issue in class  period. It takes the pressure off him, and let's him focus on what he should; his school work, having fun and feeling included.<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Alicia at 2:12 pm, Wed 29th Feb 2012]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Alicia)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:12:00 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/3984/1/Back-To-School/Page1.html#Comment3367</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[~Back To School~]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/3984/1/Back-To-School/Page1.html#Comment3131</link><description><![CDATA[Another very interesting blog, "Old Soul"; yes, it is about that time of 
the year, when we go out and hear all those little voices, either laugh-
ing, or screaming; those we're the days; the time went by so fast, i 
think i sometime do miss those days as well; thinking back, there was
always an excitement in the air, at the start of school - an now to 
reminece       Thanks, "Old Sooul"<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Doris at 9:33 pm, Sun 28th Aug 2011]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Doris)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:33:30 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/3984/1/Back-To-School/Page1.html#Comment3131</guid></item></channel></rss>