Massachusetts Elementary School Kills Off Trump

Massachusetts parents are upset over a Halloween decoration at their children’s elementary school.

Republican State Committeewoman Amanda Orlando Kesterson shared the following on her Facebook account:

The full caption reads:

I was sent this photo which depicts decorations from last night’s Halloween party at West Parish Elementary School. As you can see, the middle tombstone has the name of the president on it.

 

I find it absolutely despicable that the PTO of one of our local elementary schools would bring this political agenda before our children. The parents or teachers responsible for this disgusting display should claim responsibility publicly and apologize publicly as well. If it was an employee of our school system, I expect Dr. Safier to deal appropriately with this individual for this political ploy which has no place in our schools.

 

Donald Trump is our president and he deserves respect. We should teach our children that the office of the president ALWAYS deserves respect. Our school system is not the place for nasty political agendas.

I agree. While I don’t think this is the end of the world, I think it was a really stupid decision. At this heavily divided time, why not keep politics completely out of what’s supposed to be a fun and innocent kids’ party?

The headstone was made by a parent volunteer – but obviously the school administration allowed it.

According to this:

GLOUCESTER (CBS) – An elementary school principal in Gloucester is apologizing for a controversial Halloween display at a school party.

 

The parent teacher organization hosted a fundraiser at West Parish Elementary School Friday night and one of the parents brought in a bean bag toss game that included fake tombstones.

 

One of them had the name “Don Trump” on it.

 

Offended parents sent pictures to Massachusetts Republican Party committeewoman Amanda Orlando Kesterson, who shared one of the photos on Facebook.

 

“Politics does not belong in an elementary school–any politics,” she told WBZ NewsRadio 1030’s Kendall Buhl. “But it’s particularly egregious to be putting the name of the sitting US president on a tombstone.”

 

Principal Dr. Telena Imel apologized in a letter to parents.

 

“Intentionally or not, it inappropriately brought a political agenda into what was designed to be a fun family affair,” Imel wrote.

 

“Our school, and this includes school events sponsored by related groups, is not the place for politics. In planning future events, it will be made clear to organizers that school is not the place to engage in or to display political agendas or opinions.”

 

The parents involved have since apologized, and Kesterson says she’s satisfied. She feels the resulting discussion over what is appropriate political commentary has been a good thing.

 

“The City of Gloucester does not condone political messaging within our schools.” Gloucester Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken said in a statement Monday.

 

“We share the sentiments outlined in recent school administration statements and have made our expectations clear. We support the Superintendent’s Office in their efforts to provide a meaningful resolution and believe that the school administration is responding appropriately toward our community.”

Just so stupid. If parents wanted to do something fun for the kids, they would have just put fake, silly names on all of the tombstones.

One parent had to be a little a-hole about it.

So so dumb. Surely this parent is “haunted” by Queen Hillary’s defeat. Give it a rest, doorknob….

This party was meant for kids… but it’s the parents being absolutely childish.

What do you think? Inappropriate? Or all in good fun?