“All fourth and fifth graders report to the cafeteria.” It is the second Thursday, weighing-in day, at Kingsway Elementary. Children shuffle down corridors towards the cafeteria, escorted by their teachers and the School Resource Officer, armed with a cattle prod.
The heaviest fourth or fifth grader will be culled, and on the lunch menu next week.
The program has had three salutary effects; first, parents are getting serious about diet and exercise for their young children. The second effect, many more young vegans. And third, a substantial lowering of the students’ average weight, earning Kingsway Elementary the Fitness Award.
The heaviest fourth or fifth grader will be culled, and on the lunch menu next week.
The program has had three salutary effects; first, parents are getting serious about diet and exercise for their young children. The second effect, many more young vegans. And third, a substantial lowering of the students’ average weight, earning Kingsway Elementary the Fitness Award.
