After school function - Reeses sold-should I bring it up?

Posted on: Mon, 12/11/2006 - 1:19am
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My child wanted to attend an after school function recently. We went,there was floor space to sit and folding chairs. My child wanted to sit on the floor and did. Then I noticed kids with Reeses pb candy sitting on the floor near my child and I felt very uncomfortable. I asked my child to sit with me even though I knew they wanted to sit on the floor with the other kids, even though they didn't know the other children, it was a big step for my child to sit with them because of shyness. I noticed as we were leaving the school, that the Reese were in a basket and were being sold along with popcorn and sodas. I assumed some people just brought the candy from home also since that was allowed.

We ususlly don't attend after school functions, but I felt very uncomfortable during the movie knowing that kids were eating peanut butter candy and therefore couldn't let my child sit where they wanted to.

I feel restricted for my child and their safety. Is this something worth mentioning?

[This message has been edited by beachfan (edited December 11, 2006).]

Posted on: Mon, 12/11/2006 - 1:55am
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Do you have a 504? A peanut free classroom, lunch table etc...? I would be very uncomfortable with this myself.

Posted on: Mon, 12/11/2006 - 2:42am
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In my opinion, definitely YES! There are so many other canyd/chocolate choices!

Posted on: Tue, 12/12/2006 - 12:20am
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Quote:Originally posted by CVRTBB:
[b]Do you have a 504? A peanut free classroom, lunch table etc...? I would be very uncomfortable with this myself.[/b]
504's cover after-school functions with a parent in attendance? (i'm asking -- i really don't know.)

Posted on: Tue, 12/12/2006 - 12:55am
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Quote:Originally posted by shoshana18:
[b] 504's cover after-school functions with a parent in attendance? (i'm asking -- i really don't know.)[/b]
Disabled students must be offered 'equal access'. The law requires the school to provide non-academic and extracurricular services and activities in such a manner as is necessary to give students with disabilities an equal opportunity for participation.
So, in short, [i]Yes[/i].

Posted on: Tue, 12/12/2006 - 3:20am
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Quote:Originally posted by Gail W:
[b] Disabled students must be offered 'equal access'. The law requires the school to provide non-academic and extracurricular services and activities in such a manner as is necessary to give students with disabilities an equal opportunity for participation.
So, in short, [i]Yes[/i].[/b]
wow. even with a parent present? where does personal responsibility come into play? guess i am just surprised that this extends so far beyond the classroom and school day.

Posted on: Tue, 01/02/2007 - 1:42am
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After the holidays, I'm able to get back on and respond: Yes, we have a 504, however it has been ineffective, disregarded and limited 3 items, to say the least. I can hear the school personnel if I request it, "you mean you don't want the "other" kids to have peanut snacks?" That's what I get with the other issues from school officials. It's been a constand uphill battle and the classroom is not peanut free at this point. Still working on it, they don't see the concern with someone bringing peanuts/etc. no matter what I say to them. HELP?

Posted on: Mon, 12/11/2006 - 1:55am
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Do you have a 504? A peanut free classroom, lunch table etc...? I would be very uncomfortable with this myself.

Posted on: Mon, 12/11/2006 - 2:42am
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In my opinion, definitely YES! There are so many other canyd/chocolate choices!

Posted on: Tue, 12/12/2006 - 12:20am
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Quote:Originally posted by CVRTBB:
[b]Do you have a 504? A peanut free classroom, lunch table etc...? I would be very uncomfortable with this myself.[/b]
504's cover after-school functions with a parent in attendance? (i'm asking -- i really don't know.)

Posted on: Tue, 12/12/2006 - 12:55am
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Quote:Originally posted by shoshana18:
[b] 504's cover after-school functions with a parent in attendance? (i'm asking -- i really don't know.)[/b]
Disabled students must be offered 'equal access'. The law requires the school to provide non-academic and extracurricular services and activities in such a manner as is necessary to give students with disabilities an equal opportunity for participation.
So, in short, [i]Yes[/i].

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