Letters to the Editor: Mom says keep high school dress code as is; volunteer asks community to donate food, money to annual Holiday Basket program

As a mother of an eighth-grade student who will be attending Burbank High School next year, I agree with the existing dress code. I do not want my daughter to feel peer pressure to wear short shorts, short skirts and low-cut tops.

I do not feel the dress code is sexist. I feel that the dress code is practical and makes sense. If there are changes to the dress code, that will bring new problems. I think it’s rather sexist to try and change the dress code so that girls may be open to wearing clothing that is more exposing.

Also, as a mother, I do not want to have to battle the clothing issues any more than I already do with a teenage daughter. Let’s remember that these children are still children. When they’re 18, they become adults. Right now they live in a home with parents, caregivers.

If children want to wear more revealing clothing, they can do it after school. School needs to have uniformity.

Thanks for listening, I want to be heard. I’m guessing I am not the only parent who would feel this way.

Pam Arnot

Burbank

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As everyone will be out shopping at their local stores this weekend, look for volunteers outside many stores collecting food for Holiday Basket families. These are families on free-lunch programs and they need our help.

If you see one of the volunteers at Pavilions, Vons Pass, CVS at Hollywood Way and Verdugo, Ralphs on San Fernando Road, or Ralphs on Victory and Buena Vista, think of helping. Buy an extra can of soup or fruit or vegetables, or breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are non-perishable and leave it in the grocery cart outside the store, where items will be collected. You win by helping, the families win by receiving.

At Smart and Final stores, on Burbank Boulevard, Verdugo at Hollywood Way and on Glenoaks at Allan, they will be accepting $5 donations at the cash registers to buy items for Holiday Basket families too. Ask your cashier for a flier!

We are helping over 600 families this year and we need you to make this project a success. If you would like more information about the Holiday Baskets, please check out our website at www.burbankcoordinatingcouncil.org and see all the opportunities to be a part of this wonderful program. Or, call (818) 216-9377 or email ccholidaybaskets@aol.com.

Thank you for being the warm and giving Burbankians you are, always helping friends and neighbors.

Janet Diel

President

Burbank Coordinating Council