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Mooshell really needs to go away....
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Michelle Obama’s national school lunch overhaul is getting a little ridiculous.
The First Lady worked with federal bureaucrats to strictly limit what types of foods can be served in school cafeterias across the country in an effort to fight childhood obesity. The federal regulations on meat, vegetables, salt, and other aspects of the school lunch has been met with staunch indignation from students who have either trashed their mandatory fruit and vegetables or opted not to eat lunch at all.
Now, the Edmonds School District in Washington state and others are cracking down on birthday cupcakes and other sugary snacks students bring from home under a directive from the federal lunch police, according to news reports.
“Birthday parties in classrooms may be celebrated with non-food treats and favors for students. No food is allowed as part of a birthday celebration,” according to a new Edmonds School District policy tied to the federal lunch rules, according to The Herald.
“Appropriate alternatives to food that may be shared on special occasions can be within the procedures,” the district’s website states.
Instead of tasty cupcakes, students can now celebrate their birthdays with gift pencils, origami frogs and extra recess time. Yay.
“The change in procedure was inspired by a new federal Wellness Policy, which requires superintendents to monitor nutritional standards for unregulated items such as food prepared by parent groups, vending-machine fare, student store offerings and classroom parties,” The Herald reports.
“The federal rule applies only to food sold to students, not given away. The Edmonds School District (Wellness Committee) took it a step further by banning food at birthday celebrations.”
Nationally, about 7.3 percent of schools ban sugary treats for classroom birthday parties, while 6.4 percent do the same for holiday parties, according to a Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior study cited by The Herald.
In the Edmond district, the Wellness Committee’s decision to ban cupcakes and other celebratory treats was also reportedly based on the fact that not all students can afford the expense.
The Hearld’s editorial board pointed out how silly the new policy really is.
“It’s important for young people to embrace good nutrition and develop healthy lifestyles. But bureaucratic edicts, especially ironclad rules that exceed the standards held by many responsible parents, are bond to cause backlash,” according to the news site’s op-ed.
“A cupcake a week or two will not make an active, healthy kid obese; nor will denial of cupcakes make an obese kid healthy. In fact, learning how to celebrate with food may be an antidote to compulsive eating habits.”
The concerns about the affordability of birthday treats could be resolved by simply suggesting a modest dollar limit on the snacks, The Herald opined.
Parents contacted by The Herald, and those who posted comments on the news site, seem to agree that the new policy is an unnecessary bureaucratic boondoggle.
“Ridiculous. This is a poor interpretation of the law. Bring on the cupcakes or healthier treats once a year for each child and forget this nonsense,” Judi Caudle wrote in the comments on Heraldnet.com. “This policy is over-reaching and punishes students on a day that should be celebrated as they choose.”
Local resident Richard Martinson, whose children attended Edmonds schools, said school officials seem determined to suck the fun out of the only celebration with friends some students might have.
“It’s a little bit of fun that makes school more bearable, and now it’s gone,” he said.
http://eagnews.org/wash-school-district-complies-with-michelle-os-rules-and-bans-birthday-cupcakes/
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You gotta be kidding. Is this from the onion??
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Keep in mind that these are probably the same one's that are in favor of legalizing weed....derp!
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Fat fucking slut ;)
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School board president rips Michelle O over lunch program: She was ‘elected by no one’
July 3, 2014
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MUSKEGO, Wis. – There’s growing heartburn over federal school lunch regulations and now school board members are lashing out at First Lady Michelle Obama, the champion of the program overhaul.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports:michelle-obama-the-side-eye
“We believe that proper food nutrition and meal portion guidelines are best decided at a local level,” said Rick Petfalski, School Board president for the Muskego-Norway School District.
Opting out of the program means Muskego-Norway will no longer receive federal money for its meals, but it also means the district is free to serve whatever it wants.
Already losing money because fewer kids were buying the meals, the district will now have to cover the cost of free and reduced lunches on its own. It will do this partly by spending less on foods that students don’t eat and — they believe — increasing the number of kids buying lunches by providing tastier meals.
Under the school lunch program regulations, Petfalski said, the district’s food service was projected to be headed toward a $54,000 deficit. By opting out — and presumably selling more food — he expects about a $7,100 surplus.
“By leaving the program we will not be required to follow these onerous guidelines, pushed by and large by Michelle Obama, who last I checked has been elected by no one,” Petfalski said. (emphasis added)
The great irony is that Petfalski’s district will actually net more money by turning down the federal reimbursements.
Meanwhile, Waterford Graded superintendent Christopher Joch told the paper, “There was a lot of waste.”
He added, “The food ended up in the garbage instead of the kids’ mouths.”
The chorus of complaints is only likely to increase as the feds up their regulations by cutting sugary and fatty snacks, effective July 1.
At least one district – the Edmonds School District in Washington – has banned cupcakes for birthday celebrations.
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Are they actually restricting what kids can bring from home?
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I live right around a lot of these school districts... The shit they're doing is ridiculous.
They also want to teach (and several schools currently do) half the classes in spanish in a lot of the districts because its not fair for the illegal kids that don't speak english that their education suffers because they can't speak our language. Fucking dead serious. They used to have special groups to teach the illegals english, now instead they're making the LEGAL CITIZENS childrens education suffer because they don't speak the language of some goddamn illegal invaders.
Also, kids are not allowed to invite their friends to their Bday parties with invitations in class anymore, because it hurts the feelings of those kids who aren't friends and don't get invited.
Dead serious.
They either have to invite EVERYONE (the whole fucking class), or they aren't allowed to invite ANYONE. Even if its at recess or lunch or whatever (outside of actual classtime).
Isn't that fucking stupid? We're just setting our children up for failure.. I remember learning at a young age that you don't always get what you want, that life isn't fair, that people don't have to give you stuff just because they give others stuff and that you're not going to go to a kids birthday party that you aren't friends with just because they're in your class.
No wonder these kids are shooting up schools and girls because they're turned down... we try and make them never have to deal with rejection as children which only turns them into fucked up adults unable to cope with reality.
What happens when these kids are competing for college slots? For jobs? When they suddenly realize they don't get what their buddies get just because they're buddies?
It's fucking pathetic.
And if you think about it, now parents are supposed to pay for fucking children that their kid might get bullied by or despise, just because it's "might hurt their feelings" if they don't get invited. So instead of picking 4-5 close friends for a pizza party, parents are going to have to shell out money for 25-40 fucking brats to eat and get favors for that their kids don't even like or know.
I'll just have my son get their numbers and call the other kids parents individually. They're still going to talk about how great it was the next day anyway, so fuck those bleeding heart faggets.
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I live right around a lot of these school districts... The shit they're doing is ridiculous.
They also want to teach (and several schools currently do) half the classes in spanish in a lot of the districts because its not fair for the illegal kids that don't speak english that their education suffers because they can't speak our language. Fucking dead serious. They used to have special groups to teach the illegals english, now instead they're making the LEGAL CITIZENS childrens education suffer because they don't speak the language of some goddamn illegal invaders.
Also, kids are not allowed to invite their friends to their Bday parties with invitations in class anymore, because it hurts the feelings of those kids who aren't friends and don't get invited.
Dead serious.
They either have to invite EVERYONE (the whole fucking class), or they aren't allowed to invite ANYONE. Even if its at recess or lunch or whatever (outside of actual classtime).
Isn't that fucking stupid? We're just setting our children up for failure.. I remember learning at a young age that you don't always get what you want, that life isn't fair, that people don't have to give you stuff just because they give others stuff and that you're not going to go to a kids birthday party that you aren't friends with just because they're in your class.
No wonder these kids are shooting up schools and girls because they're turned down... we try and make them never have to deal with rejection as children which only turns them into fucked up adults unable to cope with reality.
What happens when these kids are competing for college slots? For jobs? When they suddenly realize they don't get what their buddies get just because they're buddies?
It's fucking pathetic.
And if you think about it, now parents are supposed to pay for fucking children that their kid might get bullied by or despise, just because it's "might hurt their feelings" if they don't get invited. So instead of picking 4-5 close friends for a pizza party, parents are going to have to shell out money for 25-40 fucking brats to eat and get favors for that their kids don't even like or know.
I'll just have my son get their numbers and call the other kids parents individually. They're still going to talk about how great it was the next day anyway, so fuck those bleeding heart faggets.
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More right wing nonsense
As far as I can tell there is no federal requirement regarding birthday cakes and this policy seems to be one (among other things) that was created by the school district and seems to have more to do with food safety, food allergies, etc.. than anything else.
I'm sure there is still plenty of junk food available in the schools in this district
http://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=4333&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=12013&PageID=1
WELLNESS: Moving Toward What Is Best For Our Kids
There are important changes occurring around the topic of our students’ wellness. The word “wellness” captures a broad range of areas that we want to share with you. Some of these areas are federally mandated and it is important we all abide by the required changes effective July 1, 2014. Others are the result of an 18-month study by a group that took very seriously its charge to determine what is best for our kids.
Please use the below summary as an initial guide to understanding the changes. We strongly recommend you review the full policy (8600) and procedures (8600 R1) as well. Thank you for joining us in this important – and necessary – action.
The Edmonds School District Wellness Committee
An Initial Guide to the New Wellness Policy and Procedures
Food Sold in Schools: Midnight to 30 minutes after dismissal
New USDA legislation changes what can be sold to students on school grounds, from midnight to 30 minutes after the close of the school day. This includes vending machines, school stores, á la carte lines and all fundraisers. There are no exceptions to this federal mandate. Any school found out of compliance jeopardizes the $3 million in Federal funds provided to our District’s school meals program.
This applies to all schools in all districts across the country. In Edmonds School District, we have shared this policy with administrators, held a Superintendent’s Roundtable and a special meeting for parent group leaders in May. We will continue to provide support and training as we all adjust to this required change.
Food as Incentives/Rewards
The Edmonds School District strongly discourages the use of food as an incentive or reward. Staff members and parent group leaders compelled to use food must select items that meet the USDA “Smart Snacks in School.”
Physical Activity/Physical Education
The difference between physical activity and physical education is critical to understanding why both contribute to the development of healthy and active children. Physical education is a K-12 planned and sequential program of curricula and instruction that helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes, motor skills, self-management skills and confidence needed to adopt and maintain physically active and healthy lifestyles. Physical activity is the application of what is learned in physical education class.
Classroom Parties
Birthday parties in classrooms may be celebrated with non-food treats and favors for students. No food is allowed as part of a birthday celebration. Appropriate alternatives to food that may be shared on special occasions can be within the procedures.
Food may be served at three classroom celebrations (such as seasonal, cultural or curriculum related) per classroom per year. The theme and time of year of the party is up to the discretion of the classroom teacher. If food is served it must meet the “Food Safety Guidelines For Room Parties” published by the Snohomish Health District. Due to the prevalence of students with severe food allergies, foods with nuts or tree nuts are strongly discouraged.
Please direct questions to Barb Lloyd, Wellness Committee Chair (425-431-7073 or lloydb@edmonds.wednet.edu) or any members of the Edmonds School District Wellness Committee
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Great Job Mods
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The "mods" are only here to protect the whining little OCD retarded kid Soul Crusher.
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Seriously stop. You're one of the biggest left wing apologists on here next to Benny and Judy. Sickening.
You see this country going to shit on literally a daily basis and you still support their bullshit when they really should be tried and sentenced for treason in almost every sense of the word. Are you going out of the country for AMERICAS fourth of July?
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Seriously stop. You're one of the biggest left wing apologists on here next to Benny and Judy. Sickening.
You see this country going to shit on literally a daily basis and you still support their bullshit when they really should be tried and sentenced for treason in almost every sense of the word. Are you going out of the country for AMERICAS fourth of July?
Joe, the author of the article lied to you and you fell for it
This is typical of your side. One dipshit writes are article falsely attributing something and the right wing echo chambers starts passing it along without even bother to see if it correct or if they have been lied to yet again....and eventually it winds up on this board
Then through bare minimum effort the lie gets uncovered and instead of admitting that fact you dipshits double down on your stupidity
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Cry baby
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Cry baby
just pointing out why this board sucks (an opinion many share)
keep in mind you've admitted your're a moron, an asshole, that you don't bother to read the stuff you post and that you've been kicked off multiple other sites for doing the same crap you do on this board
On many days these board is mostly just you talking to yourself
I'll let you get back to your typical daily obsessive compulsive posting
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Joe, the author of the article lied to you and you fell for it
This is typical of your side. One dipshit writes are article falsely attributing something and the right wing echo chambers starts passing it along without even bother to see if it correct or if they have been lied to yet again....and eventually it winds up on this board
Then through bare minimum effort the lie gets uncovered and instead of admitting that fact you dipshits double down on your stupidity
Obama lied to you and you fell for it...twice. And now we all have to pay for the mistakes because of the inept decisions that were made by voting for anything left.
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Obama lied to you and you fell for it...twice. And now we all have to pay for the mistakes because of the inept decisions that were made by voting for anything left.
I don't recall Obama or his wife talking about birthday cake in schools
can you provide a link ?
I assuming of course you're not insane (or functionally retarded)
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The "mods" are only here to protect the whining little OCD retarded kid Soul Crusher.
That is because gays have special rights.
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I don't recall Obama or his wife talking about birthday cake in schools
can you provide a link ?
I assuming of course you're not insane (or functionally retarded)
Jesus Christ, I shouldn't even respond to this but here we go...again. When YOU voted (and low info voters like you) for this administration you voted for everything thats happening now despite the warnings. I not only hold Obama and his cohorts responsible for the demise of this country but I hold anyone on the left that supported this just as responsible. Yes, you voted for everything from the "cash for clunkers' debacle to Mooshell trying to tell us what we can and cannot eat.
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(and low info voters like you)
to be fair - I think the board consensus is that Straw Man, if that really is his name, is a shit-eating, bedwetting liberal that likes to be used by obama like toilet paper. Like I've been accused, he loves the liberal agenda, hates guns, and cries every time the tea party wins a primary, which is literally dozens of times per year.
If this is the case, Straw Man is NOT a low-info voter. The definition of low-info voter:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_information_voter
They're moderates. Turns out, people on the far left and far right tend to be BETTER informed, with more info, than the moderate swing voters that chose Clinton because he liked McDonalds and chose Bush because he was more fun to have a beer with than Gore.
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to be fair - I think the board consensus is that Straw Man, if that really is his name, is a shit-eating, bedwetting liberal that likes to be used by obama like toilet paper. Like I've been accused, he loves the liberal agenda, hates guns, and cries every time the tea party wins a primary, which is literally dozens of times per year.
If this is the case, Straw Man is NOT a low-info voter. The definition of low-info voter:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_information_voter
They're moderates. Turns out, people on the far left and far right tend to be BETTER informed, with more info, than the moderate swing voters that chose Clinton because he liked McDonalds and chose Bush because he was more fun to have a beer with than Gore.
Anyone who was warned about what Obama was attempting to do that was warned by people that were more informed are low info voters.
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Anyone who was warned about what Obama was attempting to do that was warned by people that were more informed are low info voters.
Coming from an idiot that claims that scientific evidence of prayers working isn't saying much.
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Coming from an idiot that claims that scientific evidence of prayers working isn't saying much.
You seriously have no argument for anything do you?
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You seriously have no brain cells do you?
Burnt them out on that birther bullshit huh?
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Anyone who was warned about what Obama was attempting to do that was warned by people that were more informed are low info voters.
Joe are you a 'high info' voter?
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Joe are you a 'high info' voter?
Fat fuck michelle obama is a high fed voter.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government’s attempt to force public school students to eat “healthier” lunches is falling apart at the seams.
trashlunchMost recently, the School Nutrition Association – which initially championed the new federal lunch standards on fruits, vegetables, salt, fat, sugar and virtually every other aspect of school lunches when they were implemented in 2012 – is now lobbying Congress to dial back the “overly prescriptive” and expensive changes, the New York Times News Service reports.
“Congress is listening, and it is considering legislation to delay the nutrition regulations for a year, some of which have already gone into effect. But some of the association’s onetime allies in the school-meal campaign are mystified, if not suspicious, concerning the group’s motivations,” the news service reports.
RELATED: Michelle O vows, ‘I’m going to fight until the bitter end’
SNA officials rightly point out that many students are throwing away the additional fruits and vegetables included in their lunches, amounting to $684 million in food waste every year – or roughly “enough to serve complete reimbursable school lunches to more than 228 million students,” according to the Times.
The association contends the “nutritious” federal lunch menu is also proving costly for many school districts that are now forced to purchase more expensive foods to comply with the new regulations.
SNA reportedly first expressed concerns about the new federal regulations in 2011, and later met with Agriculture Department officials, but have been largely ignored. That prompted SNA leaders to call on Congress instead, and they have now targeted the group’s lobbying efforts at lawmakers in the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, which are considering legislation to waive the nutrition standards for next school year, according to the Times news service.
“SNA saw the appropriations process as the only way of providing our members immediate relief,” Diane Pratt-Heavner, SNA spokeswoman, told the Times.
The SNA’s 180 on the school nutrition standards directly conflicts with other nutrition groups, teachers unions and parent-teacher organizations that want to press forward with the federal lunch regulations regardless of the impact on students or schools.
First Lady Michelle Obama, the top cheerleader for the “healthier” lunches, as well as numerous past presidents of the SNA have urged Congress not to delay the new lunch rules. Meanwhile, an increasing number of local school districts are opting out of the federal lunch program because of lost revenue tied to the food restrictions. In other words, many schools are losing more in lunch sales because of the federal regulations than they receive in subsidies from the government to provide the food.
Regardless, proponents of the new lunch standards are lobbing wild accusations at SNA leaders for the group’s decision to side with its members, claiming the association is simply pandering to food companies that help sponsor its work.
“They sold their souls to the devil,” said Stanley Garnett, who resigned from the SNA in protest of the group’s change of heart.
Garnett alleges the SNA is thinking more about the revenue it receives from corporate sponsorship fees than it is about students in the nation’s classrooms.
“Proponents of the regulations are trying hard to explain away SNA’s efforts by spinning theories about industry influence,” SNA President Leah Schmidt wrote in a letter to members, according to the Times.
SNA critics contend the group sold out to big food companies that don’t like the “healthy” lunch overhaul, but what they don’t discuss is the overwhelming evidence that many parents and school nutrition experts also dislike the new rules.
Aside from the significant school lunch revenue declines and massive food waste tied to the changes, hungry students across the country have protested against the strict nutrition guidelines.
Many student athletes, for example, have argued their limited-calorie lunches leave them famished. Parents have reported their children are now going without school lunch, then binge eating when they get home. Parents have also complained about ridiculously strict interpretations of the federal lunch rules, which have resulted in a ban on birthday cupcakes in classrooms, among other things.
Members of the House Appropriations Committee recently approved legislation to relax the rules for a year, and the measure is now headed for a vote before the full House some time after the Fourth of July recess, the Times reports.
SNA officials are also planning to discuss their concerns in a meeting with the Obama administration and other nutrition advocates July 10, according to the news service.