When my step-sister was in a private school, the kids weren’t allowed to bring a lunch from home, but for different reasons. It was because many parents packed unhealthy lunches, such as chips and cookies, etc.

But, the way to get around it was to bring a doctor’s note approving the packed lunch. The packed lunch had to be the same every day and had to include: a sandwich, a fruit, a healthier dessert (like animal cookies or pudding), juice/water, and a veggie (carrot sticks, etc). When the parent brought the child in the morning, the lunch had to be checked to make sure it included everything.

I think that you should send a petition around with the parents and even teachers and get it done the right way, if kids are not allowed to bring lunch from home, how many kids do you think might not even eat at all.

Especially at such a young age since little kids are soo picky about their food.

I hope everthing works out okay

Good luck

There is some merit to all those claims. Be prepared to answer them.

You can stress the items that you mentioned in your question as well as that the school should engage in a nutrition program for both students and parents. Certainly a meal that is not eaten can’t be very nutritious. You might do better in your meeting with the principal if several parents who feel the way that you do went with you to the meeting.

Can you possibly go to the school board with other parents and complain about this at a PTA meeting????