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b2b777
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Posted by Leb
I’d much rather give money then have to go to the tire and hunt down the most random additional supplies and then make my daughter lug them to school, to before care, until she finally gets to class. I’d rather give $20 if it means they won’t bother me for the rest of the year. I don’t even care if there is extra left over And someone pockets it
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Posted by LuckyStar
If you had to pony up extra money to cover the kids who didn't contribute, wouldn't you stop doing it?
Obviously, I'd send it. Who wants to be the jerk who doesn't send in $10?
I absolutely would not stop ponying up the money to cover the kids who didn't contribute and I'll tell you why, because I have been that mom. The year I left my ex husband, he wasn't paying me child support and I was DEAD broke. I couldn't always make everything and sometimes I paid late.
Now I am in a better financial situation, but I always give, and I always give more, and I always tell the teachers if there is a kid who can't participate because their parents are struggling then I will contribute for them.
ETA: And I do that because of the people who were kind to me when I was in a bad spot and didn't make my child suffer because of grown up situations
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NervousNell
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
LOL Same.
Her dragging in a multi pack of paper towels is a sight to behold.
Take my money. Please.
I even feel that way about the PTA fundraisers - I don't want that coupon book but here, take my money for a donation.
I wont' sell wrapping paper to my friends and family but please take the money.
Time is money.
Convenience is money.
Take my money!!!!
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Budjeg11
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Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Please, take my 10 bucks- happily-- totally on board with Nervous Nell-- time is money
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| Posted 10/2/18 12:19 PM |
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pumpkinmom
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
I would rather give in the $10 because it's easier. I'm sure I spent more on sending those items in last year.
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Katareen
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Posted by Straightarrow
Posted by LuckyStar
If you had to pony up extra money to cover the kids who didn't contribute, wouldn't you stop doing it?
Obviously, I'd send it. Who wants to be the jerk who doesn't send in $10?
I absolutely would not stop ponying up the money to cover the kids who didn't contribute and I'll tell you why, because I have been that mom. The year I left my ex husband, he wasn't paying me child support and I was DEAD broke. I couldn't always make everything and sometimes I paid late.
Now I am in a better financial situation, but I always give, and I always give more, and I always tell the teachers if there is a kid who can't participate because their parents are struggling then I will contribute for them.
ETA: And I do that because of the people who were kind to me when I was in a bad spot and didn't make my child suffer because of grown up situations
This is really great. There is a huge huge economic gap in my district. Families living in mansions and other families living in shelters. I’m sure at any given time 50% of the class doesn’t contribute—not because they’re “jerks” but because they simply just can’t.
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NervousNell
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Posted by Katareen
Posted by Straightarrow
Posted by LuckyStar
If you had to pony up extra money to cover the kids who didn't contribute, wouldn't you stop doing it?
Obviously, I'd send it. Who wants to be the jerk who doesn't send in $10?
I absolutely would not stop ponying up the money to cover the kids who didn't contribute and I'll tell you why, because I have been that mom. The year I left my ex husband, he wasn't paying me child support and I was DEAD broke. I couldn't always make everything and sometimes I paid late.
Now I am in a better financial situation, but I always give, and I always give more, and I always tell the teachers if there is a kid who can't participate because their parents are struggling then I will contribute for them.
ETA: And I do that because of the people who were kind to me when I was in a bad spot and didn't make my child suffer because of grown up situations
This is really great. There is a huge huge economic gap in my district. Families living in mansions and other families living in shelters. I’m sure at any given time 50% of the class doesn’t contribute—not because they’re “jerks” but because they simply just can’t.
Yeah that doesn't bother me. I always think- but by the grace of God go I.... in situations like that.
You never know what struggles people are going through.
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LuckyStar
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Posted by Straightarrow
Posted by LuckyStar
If you had to pony up extra money to cover the kids who didn't contribute, wouldn't you stop doing it?
Obviously, I'd send it. Who wants to be the jerk who doesn't send in $10?
I absolutely would not stop ponying up the money to cover the kids who didn't contribute and I'll tell you why, because I have been that mom. The year I left my ex husband, he wasn't paying me child support and I was DEAD broke. I couldn't always make everything and sometimes I paid late.
Now I am in a better financial situation, but I always give, and I always give more, and I always tell the teachers if there is a kid who can't participate because their parents are struggling then I will contribute for them.
ETA: And I do that because of the people who were kind to me when I was in a bad spot and didn't make my child suffer because of grown up situations
Sorry, I worded that poorly. That’s not what I meant. In that case, of course. I would contribute extra as well. I was not under the impression that this was the case. It sounded to me like parents were complaining about being asked for $10 because there was money left over at the end. Then there was the argument that this woman wasn’t getting from everyone which doesn’t make sense if there is extra left over.
Point being, while you never know anyone’s financial situation, I find it hard to believe that this woman would spend large amounts of her own money every year to buy supplies for families who not only refused to contribute but went around telling people that they thought she was pocketing the money.
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Peainapod
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
I would be OK with it. its going towards the class. and if its a public school ( or catholic school too) we all know budgets get smaller every year and teachers spend a lot of their own $$ for stuff.
I was class mom last year and class mom this year. Let me tell you..last year I had a co-class mom too and we posted in our parent group about collecting $5 per kid for teacher gifts (like xmas / end of year) and to do stuff for the kids during the year (like holiday party) and OMG...u would have thought we asked for a kidney. Some of them were really angry about it.
We are a catholic school..so I get people are always asking for something. We have a $100 fee added to our tuition yearly that goes towards technology, supplies like notebooks / workbooks, textbooks, and $15 of that goes to the PTA (what we call Home and School board). But parents were like "we pay $100 to H&S why are you asking us for more. " Most didnt seem to realize that the PTA group only gets a small %age and that $$ covers the events they host all year (which isnt much honestly) and teacher gifts.
In any case, I am class mom again this year and was told by a friend of mine in the class to not ask for $$ and that in her daughters grade there was a mom who used to collect and everyone didnt like her.
So whatever I do will come out of my pocket. 
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BriBri2u
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Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
I would absolutely contribute $10 instead of having to go out and send in the extra supplies. I also feel like $5 is not enough. Paper Towels, wipes, etc are pricey...even if you buy store brand. Dollar store brands are super cheap IMO and you end up using more because the paper towels don't dry up anything.
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mommyof3girls
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
I would absolutely give $10 and avoid me the headache
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by Straightarrow
Posted by LuckyStar
If you had to pony up extra money to cover the kids who didn't contribute, wouldn't you stop doing it?
Obviously, I'd send it. Who wants to be the jerk who doesn't send in $10?
I absolutely would not stop ponying up the money to cover the kids who didn't contribute and I'll tell you why, because I have been that mom. The year I left my ex husband, he wasn't paying me child support and I was DEAD broke. I couldn't always make everything and sometimes I paid late.
Now I am in a better financial situation, but I always give, and I always give more, and I always tell the teachers if there is a kid who can't participate because their parents are struggling then I will contribute for them.
ETA: And I do that because of the people who were kind to me when I was in a bad spot and didn't make my child suffer because of grown up situations
Sorry, I worded that poorly. That’s not what I meant. In that case, of course. I would contribute extra as well. I was not under the impression that this was the case. It sounded to me like parents were complaining about being asked for $10 because there was money left over at the end. Then there was the argument that this woman wasn’t getting from everyone which doesn’t make sense if there is extra left over.
Point being, while you never know anyone’s financial situation, I find it hard to believe that this woman would spend large amounts of her own money every year to buy supplies for families who not only refused to contribute but went around telling people that they thought she was pocketing the money.
Yeah, the thing is, you don't know. No one knew except his teacher in the first grade. And she helped me. So that's why I always give.
I think it's rude of people to assume that she'd pocket the money and really shows how no good deed goes unpunished. And like someone said, honestly, who cares. 
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DiamondGirl
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Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
Fortunately we can afford to give so we always do and try to give extra, my kids go to a public school and while I think most families have the means I am sure there are some that do not, so long as I am in a position to give I will. I know first hand how under funded many schools are, especially in recent years. I am thankful for the teachers and parents willing to take this on as going to the store and searching for things is tedious and annoying lol
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FirstMate
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
I would have no problem sending in the $10. One less thing for me to deal with. BUT, that being said, $200 is a lot for that stuff in addition to what was sent in with each child during the school year. $5 per kid should be more than enough to buy a lot of papertowels, wipes, etc.
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krooshe
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Re: Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
I was a class mom last year and it was a pain in the ass. Lots of parents wouldn't send in money and I was buying party and craft supplies with my own money constantly. I can't afford to do it again this year. Give that mom the $10. Lol! It's nice of her to step up and volunteer every year.
If other parents have a problem with what she's collecting they should ask her directly towards the end of the year if there's any money left over and what exactly it's going towards.
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Mmm777
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Thoughts on collecting for class supplies
It costs me way over the 10$ , maybe because he is special class and there is only like 8 kids...
I would be so grateful I didn’t have to hunt down the sharpened pencil or dry erase fine point marker and stuff !! Grateful!!
Had to go to staples to get the generic stuff the school sent for
Then had to go to Target , and Sams to buy what th teacher wanted
Not fun
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