People are obtuse on this thread. She said she did not bring her kids to school on a professional development day and put them in child care partially paid for by the county. That is fair and professional and not a problem. Why are people being nasty on here to her? Are you saying that teachers are not professionals and should not expect to bring their kids along as it is a pink collared career? Is this what upsets you? She literally said she did not take her kids to work with her but to day care.

Anonymous wrote:Kids are obese, so half a slice of pizza should suffice.

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My kids are underweight. My 50 lb 10 year old eats 2-4 pieces of pizza. My 105 lb 14 year old eats about 3 - every time. I think limiting it to 2 slices on their first round is reasonable, then offer seconds first come first served as long as they finished their first pieces. Half a slice? Yeah, I'd complain. Then, I wouldn't trust them a second time - if I used them again (I probably wouldn't), then I'd pack lunch, snacks, and drinks.

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Anonymous wrote:Why are scissors easier? My pizza cutter does a much better job than scissors would.

While I can’t speak for the Y..

I have kitchen shears and they work great on pizza, and serve multiple purposes around the kitchen for food prep. So why get a pizza cutter?

I have both so it’s not an either or. I would rather not hold and touch all the pizza to cut it with scissors.

Anonymous wrote:Why are scissors easier? My pizza cutter does a much better job than scissors would.

While I can’t speak for the Y..

I have kitchen shears and they work great on pizza, and serve multiple purposes around the kitchen for food prep. So why get a pizza cutter?

Why are scissors easier? My pizza cutter does a much better job than scissors would.

I wouldn’t expect to be able to bring kids to. Professional Development day. That is unprofessional…

Nice that they provide partially paid childcare, but I guess it doesn’t include lunch, not really. Maybe the Y didn’t know teachers’ kids were coming too. Now you know the food provided isn’t enough, so pack a lunch next time.

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Anonymous wrote:Cut with scissors? Yuck

We always cut Pizza with a scissors. I have designated pizza scissors in my house. Surprised You don’t know people who do this. It’s so much easier than a pizza cutter.

Well, I’m sure the YMCA doesn’t have designated pizza scissors.

I cut pizza with scissors at home too- but they are kitchen shears and go into the dishwasher with each use. Not the same as the Y using some Fiskers on the desk- which is probably what happened

Anonymous wrote:In these one-off day programs, always send your kid with a packed lunch. Summer programs are also notorious for horrible , mediocre food options.

Also your kid will have the food that they like, versus relying on the free food provided.

Sorry that happened to them.

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Just send a lunch, for sure.

When oldest was 11-12yo I sent him to a sports camp at a racquet club where lunch was included- and the portion size was toddler sized (something absurd- like 2 chicken tenders + a few apple slices and a juice box or similar). Learned my lesson after that.

Half a slice of pizza wouldn't even feed my toddler, let alone my school age kids. I can see starting with a small amount to prevent food waste but that shouldn't have been all they were allowed. Even if someone did make a mistake and order the wrong amount at first, they could have ordered more as soon as they realized.

Anonymous wrote:If there was not enough for seconds for all kids, its makes sense that the staff did not give it out. Someone failed with how much they ordered.

But it sounds like they didn’t even one full piece.

In these one-off day programs, always send your kid with a packed lunch. Summer programs are also notorious for horrible , mediocre food options.

Also your kid will have the food that they like, versus relying on the free food provided.

Sorry that happened to them.

If there was not enough for seconds for all kids, its makes sense that the staff did not give it out. Someone failed with how much they ordered.

Anonymous wrote:The YMCA staff shouldn't be eating any of the pizza, that's part of the program for children. You don't see school cafeteria staff eating the lunches.

Yes, they should but someone needs to order more pizza. Cafeteria staff can buy lunches.

Send lunch. The quantity clearly isn’t enough but I also wouldn’t trust them to fix it.

The YMCA staff shouldn't be eating any of the pizza, that's part of the program for children. You don't see school cafeteria staff eating the lunches.