Tuesday, May 7, 2019

EPISD Food Allergy Week

The EPISD Spirit Ambassadors invite all of EPISD to join them on their mission to raise food allergy awareness. 
May 13th – 17th, EPISD will celebrate Food Allergy Week; a week long celebration raising awareness over the dangers of food allergies and anaphylaxis. Please do your part and participate in this inspiring event!
Also, all staff that participates in the dress up days will be permitted to wear jeans.

o   Food Allergy Week
·         Monday – Gimme 5 Day (Sports Squad Day) 
o   Team up against food allergies and high five everyone you see in honor of the 5.6 million children with food allergies.
·         Tuesday – Medical Alert Day (Pajama Day)
o   Don’t snooze on food allergies and wear a necklace representing the top 8 food allergens.
·         Wednesday – Protect a Life Day (Superhero Day)
o   Be a Food Allergy Hero and know who to call in case of an emergency. 
·         Thursday – EpiPen Day (Twin Day)
o   Two is better than one and double the effort against food allergies. Explain where and how to administer an EpiPen.
·         Friday – EPISD Turns Teal!
o   Wear Teal and pledge to be a P.A.L. to all those with food allergies.
o   Spirit Ambassadors will visit all campuses with food allergy poster and bow to be hung in front of campus.