ash Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Okay, I have 2 daughters ages 7 and 9, both go to the same elementary school where they sell Flav H20. They advertise it as Refreshing water with a "fruity splash". This stuff is nothing but liquid sugar that is being sold for $1.00 a can and to make matters worse, the school is now putting stickers under some cans and say to the kids that if they get an H20 with a sticker, they get a free treat at the Snack Shack. My girls are not allowed to have these things but their little friends insist on being little bastards and tease them that they can't have an H20. That's really the least of my concerns, my biggest concern is the fact that the school is allowing the sale of this sh*t. If schools can't sell Diet Coke, how can they justify the sale of sugar water? Okay now for the kicker, on the can it says John 14:6. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this cross the line when it comes to religion in the school? John 14:6 says, "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Give me some good input fellow DDR peeps, I'm going to approach the school about taking this stuff out of the school and petition that what's good for a high school should be good enough for elementary when it comes to nutrition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 the only time we ever got snacks like that was during school activities such as sport functions thats it. It was either milk or water to drink.. stupid schools now adays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b370 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'd start by getting opinions from some other parents. The thinking ones and not the typical sheep thats headed to slaughter. I doubt your the only one. It sounds as if there are several people involved to push this stuff. I'd also check into who markets the product and where its produced. Bet ya someone at the school is getting some sort of kickback as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 This company is pretty slick, I guess they didn't bet someone like me would put the can under a microscope and find the little things such as NO expiration date, John 14:6 and in little fine print within the photo, " 0% juice" typed in to blend into the Kiwi Fruit. I am going to the next PTA meeting and bringing it up there and get a consensus from other parents. Nick I'm with you, it was either water or milk and if I ever thought about bringing any food or beverage into the classroom, well it didn't happen. Some kids buy 2-5 of these things in the morning and then bring them to the classroom. At least the oldest daughter's teacher now doesn't allow them in her classroom. This is only the begining, I will give some updates on my crusade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duniemonkie Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Man I hate Clark County. You have raised multiple good points and I cannot wait to hear how the PTA meeting goes! Would it be bad parenting to have your daughters reply to those teasing that it's sugar water and they're just gonn get fat? What school is this, if you can tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 It seems that the school board approved these to be sold. They make good money for the school, but I just can't help but think that there are better ways to raise money. I brought up the John 14:6 thing and that got some eyebrows raised. Apparently the kids would be very "unhappy" if they were yanked from the school. I'm not done with this fight by a long shot. Now that I know the board approved them, that's where the fight will end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) here is my take on it the schools, due to lack of funding in the past, have taken matters into their own hands and have begun selling what they could get away with for a profit. up until about 5 years ago, when the fed passed some nutritional guidelines regarding what could be sold at schools for consumption by students, some schools even slumped so low as to whore themselves out and be sponsored by the likes of Pepsi, and Coke, where said companies PAID the school to have their logo up in their cafeteria, or even name their school gym after said brand of soda the religion point is valid....but i would hold that as your ace in the hole. begin with the nutritional information of FLAV h20 http://www.flavored-waters.com/Flavored_Wa...pple_Flavor.asp FlavH2O Apple Flavor NUTRITION FACTS: 12.3 Serving Size (fl oz) 80 Calories 0 Total Fat 0 Sodium 21 Carbohydrates 20 Sugars 0 Protein RDA-recommended daily allowance has no say, but the good ole gubment has a guideline of no more than 40g of sugars per day http://www.annecollins.com/weight-loss/sugar-rda-diet.htm that product above contains HALF of the recommended guideline in less than 13 oz i would play the diabetes card first, because you know the kids are eating much more sugar than that on a daily basis also, speak to the teachers regarding student behavior after a period where access to these drinks (recess, lunch) is available and compare it periods of school where access isnt allowed (usually the period right before lunch) and ask the teachers compare the two. this can also be used as ammuntion as a teacher, it is sad to see schools profit at the detriment of the kids health good luck and keep us posted :moon: Edited February 19, 2009 by richard cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Okay now for the kicker, on the can it says John 14:6. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this cross the line when it comes to religion in the school? John 14:6 says, "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." are you upset that it has religion on it? or is this an angle your just looking at using? cause if religion bothers you that bad i hope you dont eat at In n Out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 are you upset that it has religion on it? or is this an angle your just looking at using? cause if religion bothers you that bad i hope you dont eat at In n Out Ok I will bite what has religion got to do with In and Out? Ash, make the school district serve kids Saxbys coffee instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Ok I will bite what has religion got to do with In and Out? Ash, make the school district serve kids Saxbys coffee instead! bible versus are all over there stuff too If I drank coffee I would be all over your shop... now If I can get a steamer there I am all over it... and NOT this kind of steamer.... :poop: Edited February 19, 2009 by Vegashd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 here is an example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma6jsutin Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 well lets see a monster has about the same amount of surgar as this drink and didnt the health department stop all this long ago man wat is with this country no wonder we r in dept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 bible versus are all over there stuff too If I drank coffee I would be all over your shop... now If I can get a steamer there I am all over it... and NOT this kind of steamer.... :poop: Interesting I never noticed that on the in and out cups but I am usually looking at the other side. Of course you can get a Steamer here, any flavor you want! I think Ash's point is that church passages on school property do cross the line. I thinkm he has a good case to go in front of the school board on this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Interesting I never noticed that on the in and out cups but I am usually looking at the other side. Of course you can get a Steamer here, any flavor you want! I think Ash's point is that church passages on school property do cross the line. I thinkm he has a good case to go in front of the school board on this issue. nothing beats a great vanilla or snickers steamer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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