Credit cards for school!

I went to kindergarten orientation tonight and learned something about the way the cafeteria is run here that really surprised me. They are given a lunch ticket every day, can order whatever they want and put it on the card. This cafeteria has everything from icecream to cookies to jell-o. In Arizona the kids had lunch tickets but if no money was paid in advance, the kids couldn't use it. Here it is just like a credit card with me getting the bill later. Some kids have been getting icecream every day this week. I learned that Tyler, while he didn't get icecream, has been getting chocolate milk every day and got a school lunch one day because his teacher misunderstood that he already had a lunch. Of course, none of this was his fault but doesn't this seem strange to anyone else?



I had to write a note to the teacher telling her not to let Tyler use his card unless I send a note. My older boys didn't know that they could use the card. They know I haven't put any money on the cards. Anyway... I'm just trying to get used to Texas school life!!! Some kids are eating only icecream for lunch!!!



Robin

Wow, Robin! That is wild! Wow! They are teaching them how to use the plastic at a young age now, aren't they? I hate to be cynical but it almost seems as if that is what they are doing - possibly unconsciously and with "efficiency" as the motivator. . .but still! You handled it in a great way!

[DCJenn]

Robin-



thanks for the info- with my guys with P-W that could spell disaster! I'll check with the high school to see if they do that too. Oh Lord- I hope not!!



Jenn



wait- you mean there's something wrong with ice cream for lunch every day?

I think that children should not be given that kind of power!



Jenn, you are so right to be scared for your guys with Praeder-William! What a disaster that would be!!!



Jennifer