Tag: school lunch
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A Year-End Apology to Educators
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Educators, As the school year draws to a close, we feel it’s important to extend our sincerest apologies on behalf of all parents. Whatever unfolds in these final weeks should not be taken to heart. Honestly, it’s not you; it’s us. We promise. At the start of the academic year, we…
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Child Notices Classmate Lacks Lunch, Packs Extras for Months
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring act of compassion, a mother from New Mexico discovered that her son’s classmate was going without proper meals at school. When Josie Martinez learned that her son, Alex, was packing extra food, she initially thought it was just his growing appetite. It wasn’t long before she realized that Alex…
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Don’t Judge Me for What’s in My Child’s Lunch Box
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my third-grader shared an interesting encounter. An aide at his school questioned his choice of lunch, which mainly consisted of snack items, and suggested he opt for something more nutritious. “Mom,” he said, “maybe you should start packing me sandwiches again.” Honestly, I found it amusing. The last few sandwiches I…
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A Thoughtful Note to Teachers: A Solution to Lunch-Shaming in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of school lunches can be challenging for parents. Striking a balance between what your child enjoys and what educators deem acceptable often leads to a frustrating experience. However, two experts in children’s nutrition, Dr. Lisa Trent and Ms. Sarah Goldstein, propose a practical solution that may help alleviate this…
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Lunch Lady Resigns After Being Ordered to Deny Meal to Student with Negative Balance
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that highlights the flaws in school meal policies, a cafeteria worker in Pennsylvania walked away from her job after being compelled to take a hot lunch away from a first grader who had an unpaid balance. Jessica Thompson, the cafeteria worker, took to social media to share her…