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Page 2 First Trimester 2012 • Canyon View What Everyone Should Know About Severe Food Allergies Food allergy is a growing public health concern. According to the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease, as many as 15 million people have food allergies. Nearly 6 million or 8% of children have food allergies with young children affected most. Boys appear to develop food allergies more than girls. Although childhood allergies to milk, egg, wheat and soy generally resolve in childhood, they appear to be resolving more slowly than in previous decades, with many children still highly allergic beyond 5 years of age. Allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish are generally lifelong allergies. The prevalence of food allergies and associated anaphylaxis appears to be on the rise. According to a study released in 2008 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about an 18% increase in food allergy was seen between 1997 and 2007. The prevalence of peanut allergy among children appears to have tripled between 1997 and 2008. With a food allergy, the body reacts as though that par - ticular food product is harmful. As a result, the body’s immune system (which fights infection and disease) creates antibodies to fight the food allergen, the substance in the food that triggers the allergy. The next time a person comes in contact with that food by touching or eating it or inhaling its particles, the body releases chemicals, including one called histamine, to “protect” itself. These chemicals trigger allergic symptoms that can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, or cardiovascular system. These symptoms might include a runny nose; an itchy skin rash; a tingling in the tongue, lips, or throat; swelling; abdominal pain; or wheezing. Food allergy reactions can vary from person to person. Some can be very mild and only involve one part of the body, like hives on the skin. Others can be more severe and involve more than one part of the body. Reactions can occur within a few minutes or up to a few hours after contact with the food. A serious allergic reaction with widespread effects on the body is known as anaphylaxis. This is a sudden, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction during which there can be swelling of the airway, serious difficulty with breathing, a drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, and in some cases, even death. Because the prevalence of food allergies continues to increase in the nation and in IUSD, it is critical that we have a healthy awareness and responsiveness to this condition. It is everyone’s responsibility to work together in keeping all children safe and healthy. Letter from our PTA President Hello, fellow Canyon View parents! On behalf of the Canyon View PTA, I am so happy to officially welcome you to the 2012-13 school year here at Canyon View. As your PTA president, I am so proud to oversee the many programs the PTA sponsors in order to enhance our children’s e d u c a t i o n , f r o m t e c h n o l o g y t o a r t t o a f t e r- s c h o o l enrichment, and so much more. With the many challenges facing public schools in California, the level of education at Canyon View is even more remarkable. It’s important that you know that one of the main reasons that our school is remarkable is YOU, our parent community. So far this year, more than 635 of you have joined our PTA, and our pledge drive has resulted in just over $40,000 to date. Those funds will go directly to increasing the quality of education our Canyon View Shooting Stars receive, which makes all the work we do on the PTA worthwhile. We have had some other incredible success stories this year, such as Red Ribbon Week. The kids were excited about each day’s activities regarding making healthy choices, and were so energetic with their penny collection, helping us to meet our 1,500-pound goal! That success means that Canyon View will be receiving much-needed playground equipment. Thanks to all the students, teachers, and parent volunteers for all they did to contribute to the week’s success. I invite you to join us for our next PTA meeting on Monday, January 14, at 8:30am in the IRC. It’s an amazing way to find out what’s going on at our school, and to get involved because every little bit helps! Most of all, thank you for everything you do for our school. From supporting your children directly, to helping their teachers in the classroom, to volunteering any amount of time for any of our events or programs, you make a difference! Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions, comments or suggestions. I truly look forward to working with you and sharing this academic year with you. I wish each and every one of you a safe and joyous winter break and a very happy 2013! Sincerely, Robin Sexton PTA President 714-615-7799 lecourtjester@aol.com
First Trimester 2012 • Canyon View Page 3 Canyon View PTA Executive Board 2012-2013 President Robin Sexton Executive Vice President Lisa Bergler Vice President – Fundraising Michelle Weinberg Vice Presdient – Programs Sangeeta Rajpal Vice President – Membership Kelley Arena Treasurer Arezoo Abaye Financial Secretary Marisa Blam Recording Secretary Sonia Doiphode Auditor Patty Schell Historian Rosemary Burcher Assistant to Fundraising Shirley Wheat Corresponding Secretary Jennifer King Legislative Janis Perry Parliamentarian Deanna Ikehara PTA Volunteer Committee Chairs 2012-2013 ACE Liz Harlow Affinity/Box Tops Mike Daniels Art Masters Anita Vuyyuru/Valerie Magursky Astronomy Night Katy Kiso Book Fair Jackie Lee Dinner at Your Doorstep Melody Alvarado Directory John Chomin/Beth Foley Express Valet Isabelle Mah Family Fun Night Patty Schell Guy Stuff Mario Alvarado IPSF Liaison Nisha Govind IRC Gettha Echambadi Jog-a-Thon Jennifer Tolkachev/Jim Spellman Mother-Daughter Tea Andra Kent/Lily Terres Office Relief June Cervero Reading Counts Shireen Vali Red Ribbon Week Elle DeMaio, Joyce Inouye, Heather Lee Reflections Yue Wu/Vicky Yu Restaurant Night Jennifer Tolkachev Room Rep Coordinator Corinne Gee <strong>School</strong> Supply Packs Sara Adams Spirit Wear Sue Collins Taste of Canyon View Rebecca Lowell/Anita Yokota Teacher Appreciation Week Lisa Hopper Welcome Committee Charlene Sun/Patty Arnold Yearbook Andrea Mock 6th Grade Promotion OPEN
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