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Posted by eroxgirl

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the schools will raise more money if they just held a carnival 1-2x a yr, no? its more fun than a coupon book, but Im sure its WAYYY more work for the PTA

My school has a carnival at the end of the year. I'm surprised I haven't gotten any fundraising things yet but they have a Yankee Candle fundraiser, the usual chocolate thing they had when I was a kid, wrapping paper, Vermont Teddy Bears, chocolate Easter bunnies, sock donations so your child can participate in crazy sock day, toy drives, t-shirt sales for catholic school week, more chocolate bars (the Finest ones - I'm in for 2 boxes every year because my office loves them), and so many more that I'm forgetting.

Catholic school, so I'm paying tuition too, plus fees and fees, and then some more fees. I'm just going to open a joint account with the school and deposit my paycheck in there so they can take all they want.

OMG those Catholic School chocolate bars are the BEST!!!!!!!

i went to greek school after reg school and they had the worlds finest fundraiser! my dad would buy the entire box. Parents didnt have any restrictions for me either so I would eat the entire box in like a week. faaatttttttttty

I'm so mean to my kids when they bring that box home. I don't even open it until I get to work. There are at least 3 people here who will throw me a $10 or whatever and not take any, so then I'll take a certain number of bars back home for my kids. There is NO WAY I'm giving my kids free reign over 60 bars! Plus, I'd eat them all after they went to bed..

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I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

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Posted by eroxgirl

Posted by luvbuffet

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by eroxgirl

Posted by luvbuffet

the schools will raise more money if they just held a carnival 1-2x a yr, no? its more fun than a coupon book, but Im sure its WAYYY more work for the PTA

My school has a carnival at the end of the year. I'm surprised I haven't gotten any fundraising things yet but they have a Yankee Candle fundraiser, the usual chocolate thing they had when I was a kid, wrapping paper, Vermont Teddy Bears, chocolate Easter bunnies, sock donations so your child can participate in crazy sock day, toy drives, t-shirt sales for catholic school week, more chocolate bars (the Finest ones - I'm in for 2 boxes every year because my office loves them), and so many more that I'm forgetting.

Catholic school, so I'm paying tuition too, plus fees and fees, and then some more fees. I'm just going to open a joint account with the school and deposit my paycheck in there so they can take all they want.

OMG those Catholic School chocolate bars are the BEST!!!!!!!

i went to greek school after reg school and they had the worlds finest fundraiser! my dad would buy the entire box. Parents didnt have any restrictions for me either so I would eat the entire box in like a week. faaatttttttttty

I'm so mean to my kids when they bring that box home. I don't even open it until I get to work. There are at least 3 people here who will throw me a $10 or whatever and not take any, so then I'll take a certain number of bars back home for my kids. There is NO WAY I'm giving my kids free reign over 60 bars! Plus, I'd eat them all after they went to bed..

World's Finest bars with almonds. Ahhhhhhmazing. I will buy a box from anyone on here who wants to sell them to me! When I was a kid we used to sell the Easter candy too so I'd get whole World's Finest chocolate bunnies. To die for!!!

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Posted by LuckyStar

Posted by eroxgirl

Posted by luvbuffet

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by eroxgirl

Posted by luvbuffet

the schools will raise more money if they just held a carnival 1-2x a yr, no? its more fun than a coupon book, but Im sure its WAYYY more work for the PTA

My school has a carnival at the end of the year. I'm surprised I haven't gotten any fundraising things yet but they have a Yankee Candle fundraiser, the usual chocolate thing they had when I was a kid, wrapping paper, Vermont Teddy Bears, chocolate Easter bunnies, sock donations so your child can participate in crazy sock day, toy drives, t-shirt sales for catholic school week, more chocolate bars (the Finest ones - I'm in for 2 boxes every year because my office loves them), and so many more that I'm forgetting.

Catholic school, so I'm paying tuition too, plus fees and fees, and then some more fees. I'm just going to open a joint account with the school and deposit my paycheck in there so they can take all they want.

OMG those Catholic School chocolate bars are the BEST!!!!!!!

i went to greek school after reg school and they had the worlds finest fundraiser! my dad would buy the entire box. Parents didnt have any restrictions for me either so I would eat the entire box in like a week. faaatttttttttty

I'm so mean to my kids when they bring that box home. I don't even open it until I get to work. There are at least 3 people here who will throw me a $10 or whatever and not take any, so then I'll take a certain number of bars back home for my kids. There is NO WAY I'm giving my kids free reign over 60 bars! Plus, I'd eat them all after they went to bed..

World's Finest bars with almonds. Ahhhhhhmazing. I will buy a box from anyone on here who wants to sell them to me! When I was a kid we used to sell the Easter candy too so I'd get whole World's Finest chocolate bunnies. To die for!!!

If anyone's kid is selling them hit me up too! OMG when I was pregnant I couldn't find any kids selling these so I ordered a whole case from them directly If my kids sold those I would be 1000 pounds.

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Posted by LuckyStar

Posted by eroxgirl

Posted by luvbuffet

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by eroxgirl

Posted by luvbuffet

the schools will raise more money if they just held a carnival 1-2x a yr, no? its more fun than a coupon book, but Im sure its WAYYY more work for the PTA

My school has a carnival at the end of the year. I'm surprised I haven't gotten any fundraising things yet but they have a Yankee Candle fundraiser, the usual chocolate thing they had when I was a kid, wrapping paper, Vermont Teddy Bears, chocolate Easter bunnies, sock donations so your child can participate in crazy sock day, toy drives, t-shirt sales for catholic school week, more chocolate bars (the Finest ones - I'm in for 2 boxes every year because my office loves them), and so many more that I'm forgetting.

Catholic school, so I'm paying tuition too, plus fees and fees, and then some more fees. I'm just going to open a joint account with the school and deposit my paycheck in there so they can take all they want.

OMG those Catholic School chocolate bars are the BEST!!!!!!!

i went to greek school after reg school and they had the worlds finest fundraiser! my dad would buy the entire box. Parents didnt have any restrictions for me either so I would eat the entire box in like a week. faaatttttttttty

I'm so mean to my kids when they bring that box home. I don't even open it until I get to work. There are at least 3 people here who will throw me a $10 or whatever and not take any, so then I'll take a certain number of bars back home for my kids. There is NO WAY I'm giving my kids free reign over 60 bars! Plus, I'd eat them all after they went to bed..

World's Finest bars with almonds. Ahhhhhhmazing. I will buy a box from anyone on here who wants to sell them to me! When I was a kid we used to sell the Easter candy too so I'd get whole World's Finest chocolate bunnies. To die for!!!

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Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

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Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

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Posted by KarenK122

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

I agree with you 100%.

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Ughh kids stuff book is compleye trash. You can get all those coupons free online. I'd rather give the $25 to the school and not have more junk in my house.

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My son attended private PreK and I dont remember there being any fundraising but we did pay tuition and extra events (shows, gym programs, etc) came with a modest add'l cost. He is now in public K and we have already received a bunch of fundraising materials -- a few catalogs and the book. I personally wish my district did that "$ in lieu of fundraiser" thing and I would happily donate $50 or $100. I flipped through the catalog and cringed -- they are selling things like wooden signs that say "MY FAMILY IS A WORKSHOP -- MY HUSBAND WORKS AND I SHOP" I mean, really? I do think I might buy these insulated sacks for potatoes and onions because they are cute and we could actually use them, and my mom is going to buy some chanukkah paper which has been harder to find in stores recently.

As far as the coupon book, I flipped through and it generally looks like things you can find online but I did see a $10 off your purchase and $5 off your purchase coupon page for best market, so basically $15 back (and not the kind of coupons you find online) so even if I only used those two it would be like I paid $10 for the school to get $12.50 so I'll do it. If I use anything beyond that I'll consider it a bonus.

I really hate pressuring people to buy stuff especially overpriced junk, even if its for a good cause, so I may mention once to family at the holidays and may tell them not to feel pressured to buy ovepriced junk and that if they really want to donate to the PTA they can donate directly that way the school gets more bang for their buck.

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Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

ITA. Our PTA does so much for the kids. Anything that is "fun" the PTA provides. They know everyone is not going to participate in every fundraiser, nor do they expect people to.

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Re: Spinoff to sales rant

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Posted by KarenK122

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

I agree with you 100%.

In have a 3 year old, so no fundraising yet.

You have your opinion I have mine.

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I throw them all out and I also send the coupon book back and forth until they give up.

All of these "fun things" they pay for, we don't attend. We have enough going on......

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Posted by Kitten1929

Posted by KarenK122

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

I agree with you 100%.

In have a 3 year old, so no fundraising yet.

You have your opinion I have mine.

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Posted by JennP

Posted by Kitten1929

Posted by KarenK122

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

I agree with you 100%.

In have a 3 year old, so no fundraising yet.

You have your opinion I have mine.

I am as anti keeping up with the Joneses as anyone and I don't see it that way; at least in my district, nothing is flashy or excessive. There is a Halloween dance, some time of winter social, a reading program, an ice cream event, etc.

I am old enough that I no longer remember if we did these things when I was in elementary school but they're simple, fun events so whether we used to have them or not I am glad we do now.

Respectfully, you might change your mind in a few years. I know I have changed my mind about a few things parenting related over the years!

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Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

Posted by KarenK122

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

I agree with you 100%.

In have a 3 year old, so no fundraising yet.

You have your opinion I have mine.

How can you have an opinion about the PTA if you've yet to be in the schools to see firsthand what they do for your child and the school?

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Posted by BargainMama

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

How do you think those fun things you "eagerly looked forward to and appreciated" were actually paid for? Most likely from the PTA I don't know any district that provides lavish events, and is worried about keeping up with other districts and their events. That is just silly.

Another awesome event our school does is RIF (Reading is Fundamental). Our PTA spends A LOT of money on books and each child gets to pick 1 book for FREE (2 if they complete a quiz, etc.) I don't think that's lavish or over the top. Events like that wouldn't happen without fundraising.

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Posted by Kitten1929

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

Posted by KarenK122

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

Do you have kids in elementary school? Just curious. Because if you do, you would appreciate all of the things they do for the students.

My DD's school has some really nice things planned for the kids and I don't think it's in any way too much, over the top, or keeping up with anyone. I'll tell you right now, we have pretty good turnouts for many of the PTA sponsored events so to be honest, we should really see more participation and help from the parents in the school. These events don't happen without everyone's help. Everyone loves the activities the PTA provides but when they have to be cancelled due to lack of funding or help, the parents in the school are the first to complain how there is nothing for their kids at the school.

The PTA isn't asking for hours and hours of your time and a ton of your money but every little bit of both helps. They aren't trying to alienate anyone, quite the contrary. They are trying very hard to provide an enriching, fun, community feeling among the school. Everyone should be on board with helping out, it's all greatly appreciated and everyone benefits.

I agree with you 100%.

In have a 3 year old, so no fundraising yet.

You have your opinion I have mine.

How can you have an opinion about the PTA if you've yet to be in the schools to see firsthand what they do for your child and the school?

Oh come on. I have no issue with the PTA and what they do overall, I have an issue if I personally feel it is excessive and the constant fundraising becomes onerous.

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Posted by Kitten1929

Posted by BargainMama

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

How do you think those fun things you "eagerly looked forward to and appreciated" were actually paid for? Most likely from the PTA I don't know any district that provides lavish events, and is worried about keeping up with other districts and their events. That is just silly.

Another awesome event our school does is RIF (Reading is Fundamental). Our PTA spends A LOT of money on books and each child gets to pick 1 book for FREE (2 if they complete a quiz, etc.) I don't think that's lavish or over the top. Events like that wouldn't happen without fundraising.

Yes I am well aware that our once a year elementary school family fun night was funded by the PTA. We had NO dances except for senior prom, 1 senior awards dinner, and that was basically it. We didn't have dances for every season, ice cream socials, spaghetti dinners, etc. So if I personally feel that these events are excessive to the point of harassing parents to fundraise, why can't I think that? My kid will participate in whatever I feel is appropriate but I am not going to feel shamed into supporting excess for no reason.

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Also - while I get that the PTA is a great organization and does a lot for kids, all of these events are luxuries, not necessities, to the district. So I'm not swayed that my kid will have a horrible, lacking school experience. All I simply said was that if districts are having a hard time coming up the with the funds, and parents are frustrated with the constant fundraising, maybe the PTA should look at scaling back.

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Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Kitten1929

Posted by BargainMama

Posted by Kitten1929

I would just hope that there is a happy medium between the PTA, events, and money-raising efforts. Maybe it's because I grew up in a district that didn't have the funds for luxuries like dances every year, all kinds of game nights, dinners, awards, etc. The fun things we did get to do we always eagerly looked forward to and appreciated. It seems to me that this is just another way districts are "keeping up with the Jones'" so to speak. If you're alienating parents at the expense of doing a million activities, it seems counter productive.

How do you think those fun things you "eagerly looked forward to and appreciated" were actually paid for? Most likely from the PTA I don't know any district that provides lavish events, and is worried about keeping up with other districts and their events. That is just silly.

Another awesome event our school does is RIF (Reading is Fundamental). Our PTA spends A LOT of money on books and each child gets to pick 1 book for FREE (2 if they complete a quiz, etc.) I don't think that's lavish or over the top. Events like that wouldn't happen without fundraising.

Yes I am well aware that our once a year elementary school family fun night was funded by the PTA. We had NO dances except for senior prom, 1 senior awards dinner, and that was basically it. We didn't have dances for every season, ice cream socials, spaghetti dinners, etc. So if I personally feel that these events are excessive to the point of harassing parents to fundraise, why can't I think that? My kid will participate in whatever I feel is appropriate but I am not going to feel shamed into supporting excess for no reason.

PTA shaming. LOLOL

Again, PTA does more than just "fun things". They support a lot of other programs in the school.