The End of Childhood Obesity???

LAUSD to remove chocolate, strawberry milk from schools, superintendent says

During an appearance with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, LAUSD Supt. John Deasy says the Los Angeles school system will stop offering high-sugar chocolate and strawberry milk.

From the HuffingtonPost

Judge Rules 'I Heart Boobies' Bracelets Are OK For Students To Wear

I've noticed a lot of our kids wearing these bracelets.  I haven't said anything to the kids who wear them.  As far as I know, the bracelets haven't become a distraction.  I can see how they could become a distraction in middle school and even in the fourth/fifth grade.  I'm a bit surprised by the judge's ruling.  I'm curious as to how many of the kids wearing the bracelets actually understand the true message of the bracelet.  I'm going to guess very few. 

From the L.A. Times

L.A. Unified releases school ratings using 'value-added' method

The approach focuses on how much progress students make year to year rather than measuring solely their achievement level. Parents are likely to be surprised.

Vacation!

Three weeks of vacation couldn't have come at a better time.  I definitely need some time away from the job.  I'm going to enjoy every single minute of this break. 

During the break I'm going to enjoy a few meals at a restaurant that I have added to my list of faves.  It's a Peruvian place in Torrance...El Polla Inka.  The chicken is delicious.  The decor is cool and they have Andean music on Friday and Saturday nights.  Check it out if you happen to be in the South Bay.  The location is 23705 Hawthorne Blvd, just North of PCH.