The Washington Examiner reached to the Broward County Public School Board and Sarah Leonardi for comment but did not receive a response from either party. "See you soon!"ĬLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Once again, satire has become reality, with the news that a Florida elementary school took students on a field trip to a local gay bar called Rosie's, according to a school board member who. you will have a memorable experience with the most talented crew in South Florida," the website read. whether you come with a group or venture out solo. "Whether you come for lunch or dinner, for Sunday Funday Brunch or for just a few drinks. Rosie's Bar & Grill describes itself as a tropical oasis in an island city that offers "amazing food and refreshing drinks and sassy fun," according to its website. Broward County School Board member Sarah Leonardi said she took the children of Wilton Manors Elementary School to Rosies Bar & Grill on what.
It is not clear if the children received menus, but the establishment offers "Big Girl Burgers," "Ivana Hooker," "Rhoda Cowboy," "Georgia Bleu," "Hellena Bun," "Young Ranch Hand," and "Willy Cheesesteak." UNCLE COMES OUT AS GAY TO FAMILY FROM AFTERLIFE IN DORITOS AD The Washington Examiner is not posting the photos out of respect for the underage children.
Images of the field trip show children in the bar sitting down and posing with the restaurant's sign. "The students and I had a fun walk over and learned a lot about our community! A huge thank you to Rosie's Bar and Grill for hosting this special field trip every year!" NewsBreak provides latest news, top headlines, articles, and analysis on local social issues in Hialeah, FL, including environment issues, family and kids, relationships, churches, charities, equality, advocacy and so on. Florida school board member takes elementary school students on field trip to gay bar: 'SO honored' The Broward County School Board member posted photos of the field trip to Facebook A Florida school board member chaperoned a group of elementary school children on a field trip to a gay bar. "I was SO honored to be invited to chaperone Wilton Manors Elementary's field trip to the incredible Rosie's!" she posted to Facebook with pictures.
In a statement, BCPS said the trip is part of a "unit in inquiry," which teaches students "about neighborhood safety, community helpers, the importance of being a community member, what it takes for a community to be successful, different jobs in a community, and social skills when interacting with others."ĭespite the statement from BCPS, the trip has sparked some backlash.A school board member in Florida is being criticized after saying she was "honored" to chaperone a group of elementary school students on a field trip to a gay bar.īroward County School Board member Sarah Leonardi said she took the children of Wilton Manors Elementary School to Rosie's Bar & Grill on what appeared to be an annual field trip, according to a Wednesday social media post by Leonardi. The establishment's menu includes items such as "Big Girl Burgers," "Ivana Hooker," "Rhoda Cowboy," Georgia Bleu," "Willy Cheesecake," and "Young Ranch Hand." However, according to The Daily Wire, the Broward County Public Schools announced Thursday evening the children were given "student-friendly" menus and noted the venue was not open to the general public during the field trip. Photos from the outing, which aren't embedded here because the children are underage, showed kids sitting in the bar and posing with the restaurant's sign. "A huge thank you to for hosting this special field trip every year." "The students and I had a fun walk over and learned a lot about our community," she wrote.