Comments on: On Strawberry Milk and Playground Safety

By: Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:45:56 +0000

I know you think you can’t write poetry (and maybe you don’t even want to) but I think your writing is very poetic. Just your headlines. I love reading the headline and how you tie it all together. Must be the journalist in you. “On strawberry milk and playground safety” it nearly sings off the page.

By: karen

karen — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:54:35 +0000

I have volunteered at lunch time at school. I agree, I think it is horrible. It is so loud and the food is gross. I also don’t like how the kids rush thru lunch, if at all, so they can go play. Others feel the need to get out when the mass exit the room. I have sat with my youngest, who is in 1st grade, and I feel she is rushed to get out. Some of the staff that have to do the 3o min lunch only get to eat their lunch and get their break when the kids clear out. Hence – they push them to get it done and get out. You figure a good portion of those kids don’t even have the 30 min because they are standing in line to get their food and or milk. I don’t know how to fix it but it does need to be fixed.

By: sari

sari — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:47:55 +0000

“duty”. hmmm.

I know of this “duty” of whom you speak. I agree, one person is not sufficient. And the lunch room is a nightmare. Loud, crazy. No one can finish their lunch before they’re told to pretty much get out.

Not a good thing.

By: Ecki

Ecki — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:04:48 +0000

I’m still completely flabbergasted by the playground situation. Just because there isn’t a law doesn’t mean they can’t use common sense! Sheesh! And people complain about too much regulation. Obviously regulation is needed since people can’t make basic safety decisions!