Blanchard Memorial Elementary School
Boxborough, MA
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Parent Workshop on Food Allergies in Children

Pediatric allergist Michael Pistiner, MD will offer practical tips for parents of children with food allergies on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Metro-West Asthma & Allergy Educational Support Group, which meets at 475 Franklin St., Suite 206, in Framingham.

Click here for the flyer for this event.

 The program, sponsored by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, is free and open to the public. There will be time for questions and discussion.

             “This is an unusual opportunity to learn about managing food allergies from someone with a unique perspective as both an allergist and a parent of a child with food allergies,” says Sharon Schumack, Director of Education for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter.  “We hope parents will bring family members, friends, and babysitters to the meeting, so they can also find out more about how to prevent and be prepared for severe allergic reactions.”

             Dr. Pistiner is a Fellow in Allergy at Children’s Hospital, Boston. He will talk about reading food labels and planning safe playdates for children with food allergies, and will explain the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to administer epinephrine in an emergency.

              AAFA New England organizes educational support group programs throughout the region, publishes a newsletter, and runs a telephone resource and referral line for people coping with allergies and asthma. For more information, or a free copy of “Eating Out with Food Allergies,” call (781)444-7778 or see www.asthmaandallergies.org.


               Each year several programs or activities take place at Blanchard School, which relate directly to your child’s health.  Some of these programs are mandated by Massachusetts General Law and take place automatically, other programs are offered as optional services.  Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with what these activities are and if you so choose to sign up for any optional program offered at your child’s grade level.

             All first through sixth graders will have their hearing and vision checked along with height and weight once during the year.  If the student is unable to pass the vision screening, you will be notified at once.  Students who have difficulty with the hearing screening will be re-screened in approximately three weeks.  You will be notified if your child is unable to pass the hearing test on the second attempt. In addition with your permission, students may participate in the Weekly Fluoride Mouthrinse Program.  An explanation of this program and permission form is attached.  Please fill out and return the form whether or not you wish to have your child participate.

            Massachusetts also requires that students in grades 5 - 9 be screened for abnormal spinal curves.  This program, called “postural screening”, is not optional, but since some of you may prefer to have it done by your child’s physician at the time of a routine physical, you may elect that option.  Documentation of the screening whether at school or by your physician must appear in your child’s school health record.

            If you have any questions about these services or if you have information or questions regarding your child’s health, please feel free to call me at 263-4569 x203.

Blanchard Memorial School recognizes that education and health are closely linked.  The school setting offers unique opportunities for children to learn healthy behaviors through education and to receive easily accessible health services.  The School Health Office serves as a center for a comprehensive health program providing health assessment, health promotion, health education, first aid, population-based health screening and referral for students and staff.  The school nurse coordinates these services, provides health counseling, and carries out medical treatments considered necessary in order that students with special health care needs can be educated with their peers.  The nurse is responsible for communicating with students, families, and teaching staff so that students’ health needs can be met with the least possible disruption to the educational process.
 


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