I am noticing that many students feel that the rules about gum and candy (or other food) in the classroom are optional to follow. It is a school rule that no gum is allowed and this is something I strictly enforce. Many students try to pretend they never knew the rules, or they forgot.

As this was stated in my syllabus, signed by both you and your student, I am no longer going to give students a second chance.

I know they are aware and understand this rule, so I want to make you aware that ALL students who are caught with gum, candy, or other food in this classroom will be assigned a detention. I have been doing this for several weeks, but wanted to share the information with all parents as well. This is not something that I want to do, but it seems the only way to get the point across at this juncture. Please take a minute to discuss this with your student.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions.