Wow, that's a lot of food in one day!  Apparently these adults don't remember what it was like as a kid to be left out of something.  Crazy!

It's that time of year, isn't it?  After having to take my PA/sesame allergic daughter out of school early the day of her class's "Thanksgiving Feast" a couple of weeks ago (this was where 12 parents were solicited to bring in homemade foods ranging from biscuits to VENISON to swamp cabbage (and there was no mention of my daughter's sesame allergy, only please make sure everything is peanut free ... AS IF!), the school has now announced that a week from tomorrow, the same day they will hold all classroom holiday parties, they will host a "pancake breakfast."  Breakfast, mind you, being at 10.  So, kiddos will eat breakfast at home (because waiting until 10am to eat breakfast is ridiculous), will then go to the pancake breakfast, then on to lunch an hour later, then classroom parties for the rest of the afternoon.  So, not to hijack your post by any means, but I hear ya .. taking the kiddos to Disney that day!

And ... get this ... the school "nurse" calls to tell me the ingredients of the pancake mix, and I said it sounds OK, but what about the toppings?  She's like, "well, there are no nuts."  You mean to tell me that the "healthcare professional" they have hired does not understand issues of cross contamination?!  When I asked what the toppings were, she said she would have to get back in touch with me.  I'm thinking, why did she even bother to call if she did not have all of the info.  And this event is headed by the school "leadership,"  so I can't even blame it on a parent not in the know.

OK, last fun tidbit ... yesterday my daughter's choir teacher (who is also her music teacher) announced that there would be a "party" next week (although we have no idea what said party entails) and said to the group "those of you who are allergic to everything, just bring your own treat."  BTW, my daughter is the only one with food allergies in the choir.  Um, OK ... it boggles my mind that these people work with children and have that little empathy.  My daughter even heard another little girl saying, "man that would stink to have to do that."  BTW  ... this is a CHRISTIAN school!!

I understand what hedgehog is trying to say about the use of the word "sensitivity," but personally I'd prefer those in charge of food knowing the severity of the disability versus worrying about my daughter's privacy.  Heck, I can't even get our school to acknowledge her sesame allergy (even though they know she has been hospitalized with ana from exposure).  Fun times ...

On the bright side maybe the word "sensitivity" was used because the school actually kept your DS's health info private, so the person who wrote the letter only knows that there is someone in the class that cannot have those foods, but was not told specifically why?

So guess which day DS is going to play hooky from school...



Hi Parents

I wanted to to touch base with you in regards to our class holiday party.
It will be on Wed the 23rd in the afternoon, Teacher will let me know the definite time as we get a little closer but it will be after the kids lunch!

If anyone would like to donate items for the kids to enjoy our party that would be fantastic! Teacher also suggested an activity for the kids to do while they enjoy their yummy treats! Please take note that we do have a food allergy/sensitivity to tree nuts and sesame seeds among our little friends and as per school policy please no homemade items and as always check in with Nurse and her staff before sending in items to make sure everyone enjoys the party!

There is a list below of items to bring, they are suggestions so if you want to send something in and its not on the list feel free to add it with you name! Please put you name on the list when you reply all so all the parents know what is being brought and we have some great variety! Thank you all in advance for helping to make this a great event for our 5th graders! Have a wonderful day!
 
        Best,
           ~Room parent

Plates:
Cups:
Napkins:
Utensils:
Water bottles:
Hot cocoa:
Marshmallows:
Juice (could be bags/boxes):
Fruit Assortment:
Veggie platter:
Fruit dip:
Veggie dip:
Yogurt:
Cookies:
Rice Krispie Treats
Game/activity:


So really they are going to eat their regular lunch and essentially have another one.  I told DS that we will take his grandparents out for a special lunch at Burton's Grill instead.  I'm really happy that this is his last year in elementary school...DD does not run into this at the middle school at all.

And I was a little annoyed at the word "sensitivity"

I'm pretty sure this link is in here already, but wanted to be sure.

Special thank you again to the member who originated this video!

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Feeling the pain of many LTFA parents today as they deal with all the BLEEPING cupcakes and crap in school.

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LOL -- so I go to find a quick photo and this was one hit on Google.  Scroll down to bottom for Kitty Litter Cake photo:

http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-and-recipes/120826-halloween-cakes-cupcakes.html


And then, perfection:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sofiedittmann/6299187883/

ROFL!!

So now I'm thinking about "Here Kitty" cupcakes that have icing to look like cat doo-doo on top, and then the cupcakes are nestled cutely into a box filled with kitty litter.

Serve using kitty-litter-pooper-scoop.

I think cat-butt cupcakes would send an AWESOME message there.

As in....

do you know where you can shove all of this crap-crap-crap-crap-crap??   

Besides, what says "festive" like cat butt?




One more helpful thought about classroom cupcakes... just for anyone that still thinks that this MIGHT be an okay idea, to serve home-made baked goods to others' children...

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Oh, that was a funny read, about the va-jay-jay cookies. 

I had forgotten about these threads with all the cupcake books, movies, etc...  so funny.  The word cupcake has stopped making sense to me.  It sounds weird after saying it in my head so many times. 

Oh, and Hedgie, I do now remember you were making the cupcakes to be safe for the bride.  You are awsome!!  There are legitimate reasons for cupcakes in this life, like a wedding, a birthday, as long as it is not 24 of them in a classroom, and a party, Dr. Who season premiere, etc... 

Anything from The Stir is questionable in regards to accuracy.  Heck, even their supposed "factual" articles are generally riddled with mistakes and assumptions that are insane.

(Irony that I discovered that page when searching for articles about the chef who didn't believe people had food allergies and served them their allergens - I think that chef story was debunked as well).

(I think that story is fake, but it sure was funny . . . )

If they could say "NO!" to V-cookies they can say "NO" to any and every other food treat as reward.

But of course, we knew I'd say that.

I'm thinking it didn't really happen. Seriously what mom would expect this to be a teaching moment.

But the idea of doing to point out the idiocy of class treats is intriguing.   

Quote from: Macabre on September 26, 2014, 03:37:45 PM
Okay. Not cupcakes. But wow. I would totally bring these in for class treats. 

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Vagina Cookies


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I just cannot fathom bringing those in for second graders.  And unannounced, but expecting a lesson plan to go with it?  Might be fun for a more adult themed party though.  Maybe for my 50th in November.

Hedgie, my goodness, I had no idea that was the reason behind it, either.  WOW!

I fully anticipate making DD's wedding cake some day, if she wants me to.  Which will be fine, since I don't mind, and have done one before (my own).



Mac, I am totally snickering over that post.   Oh my.

Okay. Not cupcakes. But wow. I would totally bring these in for class treats. 

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Vagina Cookies


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