First Our Candy, Now Our Cupcakes?

Hannah Nguyen

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“Birthday parties in classrooms must be celebrated with non-food treats and favors for the students,” “No food is allowed as part of a birthday celebration,” and “Appropriate alternatives to food that may be shared on special occasions can be within the procedures,” are some of the new rules included within the new policy.

The Bulldog Brief did a poll to see what the students of BTMS think of this policy. Four out of twenty people, asked agreed with the policy, including eighth grader Reyanna Princesa. She considers passing out food on birthdays as a distraction. Reyanna says, “[The policy was made] to promote a healthier lifestyle for students because the major issue in America is usually obesity... in general, and they are trying to help students with their health by giving these guidelines.”

Ten out of the twenty students interviewed disagree with the policy. Some of them say that just because we should be healthier, does not mean that our right to distribute food on birthdays should be taken away.

Six of the students interviewed either felt neutral about the policy or felt both ways, like seventh grader, Daisy Zepeda. She says the policy is good for students who have allergies and that distributing food on birthdays sometimes feels like a requirement.

While agreeing with the policy, Daisy also disagrees because she feels like food is an essential for birthday celebrations.

The Bulldog Brief will continue to have articles in the newspaper about the new Wellness Policy. There will be more articles in the next issue.

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