Fundraising

[Anonymous]

Could anyone explain to me why the private schools are asking for money every single day, almost with desperation? It's so annoying.

[Anonymous]

Ask for specifics from the main office. If it doesn't add up -- leave! Probably lining the folks higher up pockets more than benefitting the school, staff, an children

[Anonymous]

I can't get out of school without being cornered on a weekly basis. And just under 60% of the kids are subsidized, while we're already paying a $hitload each week. Its aggirvating, and not even complimentary that they think we have this kind of disposable income, we're in our 30's!!!

[Anonymous]

One day in carpool line-up, I was hit up with three or four handouts asking for donations or cookies and cupcakes for a bake sale; auction donations; donations for the band; reminder about upcoming car wash, book sale, etc. I dropped an email to the principal suggesting that he might want to spread this out a bit. Didn't happen. He is gone. I can't tell you how many parents have complained "Please, just set up a different pay plan for the super busy over-stressed parents and I will just pay it, just please don't ask me to go to another auction, send in tissue, solicit auction items, teacher appreciation lunch, teacher xmas gift, teacher end-of-year gift". I agree. My best memory was the year when both kids' schools' auctions fell on the same night. Husband and I pointed in different directions, paid our tickets, and happily stayed home. Is it possible that I have attended 17 auctions? Why can't anyone come up with something new?

[Anonymous]

What is so frustrating is that it is expected of the MOMS. At our most recent interview for a private school, the head of admissions said, "And how interested are you in fundraising?" and he looked at me, the woman. And I played the game and said "Very!" with enthusiasm. And then reminded my husband how sexist it was every single time this school hits us up for more money. I have the professional school degree and made 3x what he did when we married.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is so frustrating is that it is expected of the MOMS. At our most recent interview for a private school, the head of admissions said, "And how interested are you in fundraising?" and he looked at me, the woman. And I played the game and said "Very!" with enthusiasm. And then reminded my husband how sexist it was every single time this school hits us up for more money. I have the professional school degree and made 3x what he did when we married.

Playing devil's advocate, but is it possible he was just as interested in having you tap your professional contacts as he was having you bake brownies?

[Anonymous]

Nope. Didn't have a clue about me or what I did. Just assumed I was the frumpy housewife. Hmm, looking at my apparel today, maybe I am a frumpy housewife.

[Anonymous]

We actually decided against a particular preschool because of the fundraising craziness.

Our current preschool is more laid back.