Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

'Grinch' principal on leave after attempt to ban Christmas items from school
fox news ^ | Dec. 8, 2018 | Louis Casiano

Posted on 12/08/2018 8:49:29 AM PST by Eddie01

Some Nebraskans are calling an elementary school principal a Grinch after she issued a memo to school staff that prohibited certain Christmas decorations and other religious symbols.

Jennifer Sinclair of Manchester Elementary in Elkhorn, Neb., was placed on administrative leave Thursday following her directive, the Omaha World-Herald reported.

District spokeswoman Kara Perchal said the district would not comment further.

"Elkhorn Public Schools District administration promptly addressed the issue at Manchester Elementary School regarding the memo that was sent by the principal to Manchester elementary staff," the district said in a statement.

An Elkhorn elementary school principal tried to ban Christmas. It didn't go well.

Manchester Elementary School principal Jennifer Sinclair issued a memo to staff prohibiting all Christmas-related symbols. District officials hastily reversed the ban.

Items prohibited by Sinclair include Santa items, Christmas trees, the “Elf on the Shelf,” singing Christmas carols, playing Christmas music, candy canes and reindeer, homemade ornament gifts, Christmas movies and red and green items.

The reasoning behind the proposed ban wasn't entirely clear from the principal's statement.

[snip]

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Nebraska
KEYWORDS: antichristmas; christmas; elkhorn; grinch; jennifersinclair; manchesterelementary; nebraska; principal
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-87 next last
Good.
1 posted on 12/08/2018 8:49:29 AM PST by Eddie01
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Eddie01

Grinch? Jennifer Sinclair’s more like a mean snowflake...


2 posted on 12/08/2018 8:52:39 AM PST by GOPJ (Term limit DC bureaucracies - a permanent unelected 'ruling class' is a threat to our freedom.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: GOPJ
I believe you win the chicken dinner:


3 posted on 12/08/2018 8:57:38 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

Although she doesn’t sound too bat-s#it crazy here:
https://www.elkhornweb.org/manchester/2018/06/22/about-manchester-elementary/


4 posted on 12/08/2018 8:59:11 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

Shes got those crazy Cortez eyes.


5 posted on 12/08/2018 9:01:51 AM PST by Husker24
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

Good luck, Jen, in your next burka-wearing job.


6 posted on 12/08/2018 9:01:56 AM PST by Carl Vehse
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

Even though she does here: (the memo in question):

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/omaha.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/c1/1c179b6f-9909-5281-9ad5-50e58c821956/5c097f95f2e6b.pdf.pdf


7 posted on 12/08/2018 9:02:05 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

8 posted on 12/08/2018 9:02:45 AM PST by Eddie01
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

Guessing lezbo.


9 posted on 12/08/2018 9:08:20 AM PST by Leep (we need a Trump like leader for President 2024!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Husker24

Lol I thought the same thing...

Stupid woman, didn’t even read the policy she claims her mandate was based on because if you do:

https://www.elkhornweb.org/blog/policy/series-600-instruction/604-instructional-curriculum/policy-604-05-public-performances-and-exhibits/administrative-rules-and-procedures-to-implement-policy-604-05/

It species that “ If put on a bulletin board, religious symbols may be viewed as promoting a certain religious perspective. (Christmas trees, Santa Claus and Easter eggs and bunnies are considered to be secular, seasonal symbols and may be displayed as teaching aids provided they do not disrupt the instructional program for students.)”

and more, that justifies the traditional approach taken in recognition of the national holiday of Christmas in public schools.

I hope they can her ass. She’s too dumb to be a teacher much less a principal.


10 posted on 12/08/2018 9:08:45 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Leep

Married.

3 kids.

She’s not too bright, obviously.

Smarmy lib. She claims it’s all happening because people are stressed over the holidays.

Yeah, that’s what’s happening, sweetie.


11 posted on 12/08/2018 9:14:46 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Eddie01

That’s one way to get a little extra Xmas shopping time..


12 posted on 12/08/2018 9:17:11 AM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Monthly Donors Rock!!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Leep
Elkhorn resident and educator to be new Manchester principal

Her family includes her husband, Andy, a stay-at-home dad, nine- year-old twins Ellie and Owen, and Gordon, who is three years old.

As a family, they love to travel, she said. Last year, they backpacked across Europe together, staying in Airbnb’s, visiting Scotland, Ireland and Great Britain.

“We love adventure,” she said. “I also love to read. I’m a voracious reader.”

Feel bad for the kids...

13 posted on 12/08/2018 9:17:14 AM PST by Eddie01
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: SaveFerris

Hmmm...maybe it’s just the look of some lefty women.


14 posted on 12/08/2018 9:19:21 AM PST by Leep (we need a Trump like leader for President 2024!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Eddie01
I take it as the "good principle" doesn't want to promote the Christian aspect of Christmas she will be working throughout Christmas day and will not take any "holiday" time off???
15 posted on 12/08/2018 9:20:15 AM PST by ealgeone (SCRIPTURE DOES NOT CHANGE! However, Roman Catholicism has, does, and will change.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Leep

Pretty bad idea on her part.

Oh well. Hope she enjoys.


16 posted on 12/08/2018 9:21:05 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

Her memo asks:

“...Does this item or activity promote a certain belief or religious?...”

She should have worded it, “belief or religion”. But her English is poor.

Meanwhile she is promoting a stale and sterile humanism that attacks culture, traditions, and freedom of expression.


17 posted on 12/08/2018 9:21:08 AM PST by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American than a Russian AK-47 and a French bikini.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Eddie01

Feel bad for the husband.


18 posted on 12/08/2018 9:21:24 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

She’s too young to be so set in her ways.
Maybe the indoctrination began way back in grade school.
She hath dranketh the Kool-Aid for many a year.


19 posted on 12/08/2018 9:21:39 AM PST by lee martell (AT)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Eddie01

Ain’t Affirmative Action and $120K salaries for 120 days of work wonderful?


20 posted on 12/08/2018 9:21:40 AM PST by bray (Pray for President Trump)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-87 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson