Teacher get well gift contribution?

[Anonymous]

My elementary age child’s teacher is having surgery that will have them out of school/recovering for several weeks. Room parent sent out an email asking for contributions to a get well gift basket. Didn’t specify a suggested $ amount. What would you contribute? I was thinking $25. Is that too little? Too much?

I really wish guidelines were given!

[Anonymous]

I’d have my child make a sweet card. Really that is what all the kids should be doing. Parents likely already contributed for the xmas gift, the teacher appreciation day week, the end of the year gift. More gifts isn’t the answer

[Anonymous]

A card from your child would be appropriate.

[Anonymous]

I think it nice, any amount would be appreciated I’m sure.

[Anonymous]

TBH, any amount would be generous so just give what you feel right about- $10, $25, just a card to go in it. It's all good!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A card from your child would be appropriate.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:TBH, any amount would be generous so just give what you feel right about- $10, $25, just a card to go in it. It's all good!

+1. Any amount it a card is fine! I'm sure the room parent just wanted to provide a way for the class to give a gift, and didn't specify an amount bc it's an "extra." But I'm like you, just tell me how much. If it were me, I would have asked everyone for $5, given a door dash card, and called it a day.

[Anonymous]

I'd give $10 and ask my child if they'd like to make a card.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't contribute. Being out for several weeks after surgery makes it likely teacher never comes back this school year. You are going to end up resentful your child is going to be taught by a long term sub or a series of substitutes.

[Anonymous]

How good is the teacher? If this is an above and beyond, connected with my kid, communicated with me and made real educational progress teacher— $50/$75 so you can help makeup any shortfalls from those who don’t participate.

If only average, $5-$10 so you don’t get harassed by room parent.

If a dud, tell the room parent you’re sending something separately.

In any case, encourage your child to make a card.

[Anonymous]

Depending on where you live, there may be limits on what you can gift a teacher each year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't contribute. Being out for several weeks after surgery makes it likely teacher never comes back this school year. You are going to end up resentful your child is going to be taught by a long term sub or a series of substitutes.

My kid had a teacher who was out on medical leave. I don’t know anyone who was resentful towards the teacher for this. Our class gave a get well soon gift. As the room parent, I didn’t suggest a specific amount for the get well soon gift. I do provide a specific suggestion for the class donation to be able to budget appropriately for class parties and teacher gifts. Families contributed anywhere from $20 to $50 each to the get well soon gift. Notably every family donated. I get well soon gifts for anyone I know who is in a similar situation. They don’t have the time or ability to cook for themselves or do other tasks of daily living.

OP - $25 is a good amount

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't contribute. Being out for several weeks after surgery makes it likely teacher never comes back this school year. You are going to end up resentful your child is going to be taught by a long term sub or a series of substitutes.

My kid had a teacher who was out on medical leave. I don’t know anyone who was resentful towards the teacher for this. Our class gave a get well soon gift. As the room parent, I didn’t suggest a specific amount for the get well soon gift. I do provide a specific suggestion for the class donation to be able to budget appropriately for class parties and teacher gifts. Families contributed anywhere from $20 to $50 each to the get well soon gift. Notably every family donated. I get well soon gifts for anyone I know who is in a similar situation. They don’t have the time or ability to cook for themselves or do other tasks of daily living.

OP - $25 is a good amount

This is gross and you should stop. Parties *maybe* though this should not require a “budget” higher than $5/$10 per student. Teacher gifts should be voluntary and you should not be “suggesting” anything— you send one message in December and one on May and what parents choose to donate is the budget.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't contribute. Being out for several weeks after surgery makes it likely teacher never comes back this school year. You are going to end up resentful your child is going to be taught by a long term sub or a series of substitutes.

My kid had a teacher who was out on medical leave. I don’t know anyone who was resentful towards the teacher for this. Our class gave a get well soon gift. As the room parent, I didn’t suggest a specific amount for the get well soon gift. I do provide a specific suggestion for the class donation to be able to budget appropriately for class parties and teacher gifts. Families contributed anywhere from $20 to $50 each to the get well soon gift. Notably every family donated. I get well soon gifts for anyone I know who is in a similar situation. They don’t have the time or ability to cook for themselves or do other tasks of daily living.

OP - $25 is a good amount

This is gross and you should stop. Parties *maybe* though this should not require a “budget” higher than $5/$10 per student. Teacher gifts should be voluntary and you should not be “suggesting” anything— you send one message in December and one on May and what parents choose to donate is the budget.

It’s the common practice at my kids’ schools. I choose to collect once per year. Parents are told they can donate less or more. Many including myself donate more. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to give a teacher gift.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't contribute. Being out for several weeks after surgery makes it likely teacher never comes back this school year. You are going to end up resentful your child is going to be taught by a long term sub or a series of substitutes.

My kid had a teacher who was out on medical leave. I don’t know anyone who was resentful towards the teacher for this. Our class gave a get well soon gift. As the room parent, I didn’t suggest a specific amount for the get well soon gift. I do provide a specific suggestion for the class donation to be able to budget appropriately for class parties and teacher gifts. Families contributed anywhere from $20 to $50 each to the get well soon gift. Notably every family donated. I get well soon gifts for anyone I know who is in a similar situation. They don’t have the time or ability to cook for themselves or do other tasks of daily living.

OP - $25 is a good amount

This is gross and you should stop. Parties *maybe* though this should not require a “budget” higher than $5/$10 per student. Teacher gifts should be voluntary and you should not be “suggesting” anything— you send one message in December and one on May and what parents choose to donate is the budget.

It’s the common practice at my kids’ schools. I choose to collect once per year. Parents are told they can donate less or more. Many including myself donate more. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to give a teacher gift.

Because they’re hardly going to tell you if their family finances don’t support it, if parents are skipping a meal or putting off a bill to avoid embarrassment. They’re entitled to privacy. This practice is truly gross, and should be stopped, especially with the number of people going without pay this year.