Do schools/PTAs usually host summer get togethers for new families?

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, I'd actually rather my PTA do it. I'm new. Next year, I'll do it for new parents. I just think they should put in that little effort. But I've heard nothing at all.

Relax. School ended last week. There are weeks and weeks of summer to come. Many PTAs are transitioning leadership right now. School waitlists are still in flux. Give the PTA volunteers a break for just one second.

If you haven't heard anything by August, plan something yourself - I don't have a lot of sympathy for a parent, even a new one, whose attitude is that someone else should put in "that little effort."

+1. New parents that assume their priority is everyone else's are ridiculous. You realize the last day of school (at DCPS) was June 14, right? Calm down. Pace yourself.

New parents are used to the daycare service model where the parent is a customer. They are also really excited about their kid starting school! Give them a break too- you just forget how eager and nervous you were back in the day.

Back in the day, I organized my own class playdates, in coordination with the teachers and the PTA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, I'd actually rather my PTA do it. I'm new. Next year, I'll do it for new parents. I just think they should put in that little effort. But I've heard nothing at all.

1-Summer for most schools just started last week. Some schools are still in session. Give them time.
2-Get used to this. You can't expect the PTA to do everything immediately and on your timeline, unless you're willing to offer to help.

Yes, I agree with this. School just finished. Parents, including parent association members, are wiped out. Many of these parents have put in a LOT of effort over the course of the school year. And because waitlists shift over the summer, with families accepting spots at other schools and new families getting offers, there are good reasons to hold introductory play dates mid- to late summer. Play dates will probably happen, but not right away. If you want to connect with other families sooner, you could try posting on a neighborhood listserv.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, I'd actually rather my PTA do it. I'm new. Next year, I'll do it for new parents. I just think they should put in that little effort. But I've heard nothing at all.

Relax. School ended last week. There are weeks and weeks of summer to come. Many PTAs are transitioning leadership right now. School waitlists are still in flux. Give the PTA volunteers a break for just one second.

If you haven't heard anything by August, plan something yourself - I don't have a lot of sympathy for a parent, even a new one, whose attitude is that someone else should put in "that little effort."

+1. New parents that assume their priority is everyone else's are ridiculous. You realize the last day of school (at DCPS) was June 14, right? Calm down. Pace yourself.

New parents are used to the daycare service model where the parent is a customer. They are also really excited about their kid starting school! Give them a break too- you just forget how eager and nervous you were back in the day.

Back in the day, I organized my own class playdates, in coordination with the teachers and the PTA.

Yup. Same here. First week of school we'd gather parent emails and then scheduled a coffee and bagel event on the playground that first or second weekend. Don't wait for the PTA to do everything, especially if you know what you want. Just do it.

[Anonymous]

Bruce Monroe hosts a "popsicles on the playground" ususally a week or two before the school year. Lots of new families stop by, a lot of the ECE teachers are there as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I guarantee you will look back on this post in a year's time and laugh your head off, partly because if you join the PTA and get involved, you will be EXHAUSTED right now.

OP here. Yeah that's probably true. Haha.

I just heard of some other schools doing a meet and greet already, that's all. I can wait...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I guarantee you will look back on this post in a year's time and laugh your head off, partly because if you join the PTA and get involved, you will be EXHAUSTED right now.

OP here. Yeah that's probably true. Haha.

I just heard of some other schools doing a meet and greet already, that's all. I can wait...

What school, OP? We may be able to shed some light.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I guarantee you will look back on this post in a year's time and laugh your head off, partly because if you join the PTA and get involved, you will be EXHAUSTED right now.

OP here. Yeah that's probably true. Haha.

I just heard of some other schools doing a meet and greet already, that's all. I can wait...

Just email the PTA and offer to host it. We do a set time on a playground near the school and the PTA and school can email everyone about it. All you do as host is be present the entire time and introduce yourself to people. Easy peasy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I guarantee you will look back on this post in a year's time and laugh your head off, partly because if you join the PTA and get involved, you will be EXHAUSTED right now.

OP here. Yeah that's probably true. Haha.

I just heard of some other schools doing a meet and greet already, that's all. I can wait...

No, don't wait. Shoulder some of the load! If people would pitch in more, the PTA would not be so tired.

--Exhausted PTA prez who is sick of people being so passive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I guarantee you will look back on this post in a year's time and laugh your head off, partly because if you join the PTA and get involved, you will be EXHAUSTED right now.

OP here. Yeah that's probably true. Haha.

I just heard of some other schools doing a meet and greet already, that's all. I can wait...

No, don't wait. Shoulder some of the load! If people would pitch in more, the PTA would not be so tired.

--Exhausted PTA prez who is sick of people being so passive.

+1. Things happen when people step up and do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I guarantee you will look back on this post in a year's time and laugh your head off, partly because if you join the PTA and get involved, you will be EXHAUSTED right now.

OP here. Yeah that's probably true. Haha.

I just heard of some other schools doing a meet and greet already, that's all. I can wait...

No, don't wait. Shoulder some of the load! If people would pitch in more, the PTA would not be so tired.

--Exhausted PTA prez who is sick of people being so passive.

+1,000
--Fellow exhausted PTA prez