http://wric.com/2015/04/29/school-says-no-to-oreos-in-childs-lunch/
What do we think about this, knotties?
As a teacher, I couldn't fathom telling a kid they could not eat some of their lunch sent from home. I'm only ever concerned when it appears a kid has little to no lunch, that the family is struggling to provide.
I would've been pissed if my teacher took away my oreos.
Re: No oreos for this kid..
All things in moderation. She didn't have an entire bag of Oreos but had only four cookies. The school is way overreacting. No one better get between me and my Oreos.
Editted: To finish my thought when my boss walked away.
Every lunch has to have a protein, grain, veggie and fruit. That being said, they definitely still do snacks (cupcakes for birthdays, trip to walk to get ice cream, and they will let you send whatever you want for an afternoon snack). They're kids. A little sweet snack won't be the end of the world.
And really, peanut butter is in the same category as lunchables? Fuck that.
My kids were in grammar school before food police were a thing. My son earned a can of soda as a treat for bringing his grades up or something. I packed the soda in his school lunch along with a sandwich, fruit and pudding. The teacher who was monitoring the cafeteria that day confiscated it because it wasn't nutritious. I raised holy hell. She never put her nose in my son's lunch again after that.
I've had several issues with the school food police. A few years ago I called my younger sisters school to set up a good time to bring in cupcakes for her birthday. I was told that any birthday treats had to be store bought and healthy. I was emailed a list of approved "treats" that consisted of granola bars, apple or fruit slices, raisins, and cheese and crackers.
FSS's school still allows cupcakes, but the first year I sent those card/candy valentines for his class he came home with a bag full of candy. The teacher allowed the cards to be passed out but it was a big no on candy.
I also was turned away with chicken nuggets one day. I used to love when my mom would suprise me and drop off a happy meal at lunch time. It was maybe once or twice a year, but it was great. I tried doing the same for FSS one day and was told it was not acceptable for lunch since it was unhealthy and also unfair for other kids.
Y'all know girlfriend just wanted them cookies for herself.
If I send my child with a lunch, keep your big fat nose out of it. I wouldn't just be in that principal's office, I would be in his or her FACE wanting an explanation, and if I didn't get one that I felt justified their butting into my parenting choices, I would be sure they knew it. Public schools are not my only option, and I'm happy to exercise my rights in that regard.