8694 Western Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

I am very concerned about an experience my 5-year-old daughter had at this school. After dropping her off, I realized she had left her lunch in the car. I returned within minutes and left her lunch at the office, expecting it would be delivered to her promptly.Unfortunately, her lunch was not given to her until a couple of hours later—by which time her scheduled lunch period had already passed. As a result, my child went without the meal we had prepared for her.When I spoke with the principal, I was told that delivering lunches is only a “courtesy” and that students are expected to come to the office to pick them up, as stated in the student handbook. However, my daughter is in kindergarten and only 5 years old. It is not reasonable to expect a child of that age to manage this on their own, especially without support or reminders.This situation is even more concerning because my daughter has food allergies, which is why we carefully prepare and pack her lunch. Ensuring she has access to safe food is not just a matter of convenience—it is a matter of her health and well-being.I am currently awaiting a response from the district, but I felt it was important to share this experience. I hope the school will reconsider how situations like this are handled, particularly for very young students, to ensure their basic needs are met during the school day.