cause health problems during school hours. The signed health care provider's letter/note must be updated at the beginning of every school year. NOTE: Once a health care provider writes a letter/note indicating a student's allergy, only a health care provider can change the status of the student's allergy. A parent cannot write a letter/note indicating the student may have food items that have previously been deemed as allergies by a healthcare provider. Athens City Schools does not claim to be, nor can it be deemed to be free of food items and non-food items that may lead to a severe allergic or anaphylactic reaction. Our schools will make every reasonable effort to reduce the risk to children with severe allergies or anaphylaxis. We live in a world that is contaminated with potential allergens. Children with allergies must learn to avoid specific triggers. While the key responsibility lies with the student and his or her family, in the case of a young allergic child, the childcare community must also be aware. Creating an environment that reduces the risk to severely allergic or anaphylactic children requires the cooperation and understanding of all members of Athens City Schools, including staff, students and parents. Having a signed letter/note from your child’s health care provider, indicating their allergy(s), severity, and how they are treated, is one of the most important steps in creating a safe school environment for everyone. As stated previously, this letter must be updated at the beginning of each school year. If you have any questions, please call your child’s school. CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM Our mission is to provide affordable and nutritious meals to students of Athens City Schools. Lunch Numbers and Lunch Account Athens City Schools uses a computerized system in the lunchrooms. This helps to expedite lines and helps to lengthen the time your child has to eat breakfast and lunch that uses offer versus serve, which allows students to have different choices for each meal. Each student has an account with an assigned 4-digit number they enter each time they go through the lunchroom line. Please make sure your child knows his/her 4-digit number. The following are specific details that you will need to know: Deposits *Make deposits directly into the student’s account at the serving line, or *Make deposits online through the automated payment system or pay online (please refer to the Athens City School’s website for specific details). *Send sibling’s money separately if your child is participating. *If a student participates in our Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program, he/she may deposit funds into his/her account by entering his/her 4-digit number or online.
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