LEES CORNER PTA
January 13, 2014
Agenda
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Welcome
Principal’s Report, School Updates
Allergies (Kathryn Bernet)
Bullying Prevention (Kelly Gorman)
President/VPs/Committee Updates
Treasurer’s Report
New Business
Adjourn
Principal’s Report
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Mr. D’Amato
Franklin Farm sweepstakes
Anti-bullying Presentation
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Mr. Kelly Gorman
Kathryn Bernet
Lees Corner Elementary School
PTA Meeting
January 13, 2015
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A food allergy is when your body’s immune
system reacts to a food protein because it has
mistaken that food protein as a threat.
◦ An allergy is not the same as an intolerance
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As many as 15 million Americans have food
allergies
◦ 1 in 13 children has a food allergy = about 2 per
classroom, on average
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8 foods account for the majority of reactions
◦ Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish
and shellfish
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Strict avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to prevent a
reaction.
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An allergic reaction to food can have many different symptoms.
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Even trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction in
some people with food allergies.
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◦ Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that comes on quickly
and may cause death.
◦ A single person can experience different symptoms from one
reaction to the next.
Although ingestion is the primary cause of severe reactions, in
some cases, skin contact or breathing in a food protein (e.g.,
steam from cooking eggs or shellfish) can cause symptoms.
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Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) of 1990, a "person with a disability" means
any person who has a physical or mental
impairment which substantially limits one or more
major life activities, has a record of such an
impairment, or is regarded as having such an
impairment.
◦ The term "physical or mental impairment" includes
many diseases and conditions, including food
anaphylaxis (severe food allergy).
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Students should not be excluded from school
activities solely based on their food allergy. Find
safe and inclusive ways to celebrate.
◦ Use non-food incentives for prizes, gifts, and awards.
◦ Avoid the use of identified allergens in class projects, parties,
arts, science experiments, cooking, etc.
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Planning Events: Consider Non-Food Options
◦ 3-point checklist:
 1. What is the goal of the event/activity?
 2. Can this goal be achieved without food?
 3. If not, how can we choose foods that will allow everyone
in our school community to fully & safely participate?
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Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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Department of Education
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Fairfax County Public Schools
◦ www.foodallergy.org
◦ www.niaid.nih.gov
◦ http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/foodallergies/
◦ www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/special_dietary_needs.pdf
◦ www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/hq5269.html
◦ http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/healthservices/allergies.shtml
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President’s Report
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Approve minutes from Nov
Directory released
Jan 12: Teacher luncheon (Dionne McGlothin)
Other?
VP Reports
Julie
 Boosterthon meeting – Jan 23 12:30 PM
 Jan 27: McDonald’s Dining Day
Nina
 Clothing Drive
 Winter 2015 after school activities
After School Enrichment Activities Winter, 2015
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Monday
Fast Break Basketball – K – 3 - Overtime Athletics
Tuesday
Stop Motion Animation – 1 – 6 - Little Einstein Explorers
Not Just Dance – K – 6
Wednesday
Lego Motorized Mechanics and Robotics - 1 – 6 - Little Einstein Explorers
Shooting Stars INDOOR Soccer – 4 – 6 – Overtime Athletics
Thursday
3D Game Designing/Programming – 1 – 6 - Little Einstein Explorers
NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers – K – 6 – Mad Science
Friday
Chess Club – K – 6 - Silver Knights
Further details and registration information at:
http://www.leescornerpta.org
Treasurer’s Report
Budget vs. Actual *as of December 31, 2014
Budget vs. Actual
*as of December 31, 2014
Budget vs. Actual
*as of December 31, 2014
New Business
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Reminders:
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27: McDonald’s Dining Day
 Boosterthon meeting on Friday, Jan 23 at 12:30-2:00
pm with Marcus Harris.
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Next meeting:
 More
info on boosterthon
 6th grade basketball: Game is Friday, March 20th, 6pm
at Chantilly HS. Practices begin next Thursday. Ticket
Sales will begin in February.
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Other?
Resources
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Please visit www.leescornerpta.org
Meeting materials will be posted on the home page
in the next few days, including the link for the
recorded live stream.
ADJOURN
See you Wednesday, February 11!