Candy in Schools
Posted by Neena on 03/13/08 in Children of All Ages, Just for Moms
Why?
Apparently he violated a school “wellness” policy banning sales of junk food and fundraisers such as bake sales. (original article at the New Haven register)
So what’s the deal? Is buying candy an offense worthy of such severe punishment. Once again, I think making an example of Michael is misguided justice.
What is the purpose of the “no candy” rule? What is the school district hoping to accomplish? If they are encouraging healthy eating habits then why don’t they police lunches and snacks brought from home? Apparently it is ok to bring candy from home and even share it - as long as no money changes hands.
It is obvious that the school district is discouraging sales, they don’t want money changing hands at school. I can understand this. School is about learning not shopping. If students are selling things on school property then that opens a whole new set of issues.
So shouldn’t the policy be a straightforward - No Sales or Fundraisers in school period. Why hide behind a confusing “wellness” policy. Kids are kids after all and Skittles are not an illegal substance. As a parent, this is the type of policy that I fear the most. Most kids know what is right and wrong - and Skittles or candy is generally not a “wrong”.
To have a child’s future marred because they bought candy makes the school district look silly. It is high time to revamp the “wellness” policy.
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Nilam | Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
I teach in a school and we have a similar policy. But, the policy states: No student is allowed to sell items for profit on school premises. So yes, students have been suspended for selling candy. And yes, parents complain that it was “just candy”. But it is a rule and the students are aware of this rule on day 1 of our school year. We also have a “no tolerance” policy and a discipline matrix. So, if you break a rule you face the corresponing consequence from the matrix regardless of the type of student you may be (honors, never in trouble, always in trouble).
Of course, I do agree with you that if policymakers are trying to make the school more “healthy”, they should be looking in other places…ESPECIALLY the school cafeteria! For example, last year our school district stopped offering a “sweet treat” with lunches. Instead, the only sweet a student can purchase is a piece of fruit. I thought it was a great decision. Yet, the student lunches are still very unhealthy, sometimes they are all starch (macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and french fries…as a lunch option).
fundraiscandies | Mar 25, 2008 | Reply
Ok!
Candy fundraising has to be one of the more popular fund raiser for any event. Usually the candy will be shipped to you in one-pound boxes or whatever size you would prefer depending on the funds you have available to start with. And you will find that fundraiser candy is available all year around and most companies have a basic price.