Minneapolis has an "Allergy Aware" policy for students with food allergies.  Both Upper and Lower lunchrooms have "Allergy Aware" tables.  Parents with students who are highly allergic to various foods MAY want their child to sit at this table, it is not mandatory.  Lunch aids are aware of the students with allergies.  Friends of students who sit at the "Allergy Aware" table may not have food in their lunch that contain any of the allergens.   When sitting at this table, students may be asked to wash their hands before eating.  Specific measures are taken to prevent cross contamination when cleaning this table. 

• If your child has a life threatening allergy, contact the licensed school nurse.  An Emergency Health Plan will be created that meets the needs of your child. This will be made in conjunction with you, your child's physician and the licensed school nurse. An Anaphylaxis Action Plan, created by Children's Physician's Network, is available for your use if desired. Click here for this template. Your physican may choose to use this plan for your child's emergency care plan.