Teacher Appreciation week

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone just wants to whine to whine. For fucks sake. if you want to show your teacher appreciation, do it yourself. Don't look to the PTA to plan it for you, and if the PTA does plan something and you don't like that it's "food related" then plan something yourself. Or stop pretending that the PTA is not you. If you're a parent at the school YOU ARE THE PTA. Don't like the plans in place? Then step up and volunteer yourself. Lead. Although I know it's easier to sit on the sidelines and criticize and critique.

Well no, the PTA is an "association," if you don't join the association (sign up, pay dues, etc), you are not part of the PTA even if you are a parent at the school.

That's not the case at my school (Stoddert). If you are a parent at Stoddert you are a member of the PTO. We want you to pay your dues and ask repeatedly but if you don't, your voice is still welcome.

There is a difference between PTOs and PTAs. PTA is part of a formal national organization and only dues-paying members are part of a PTA. PTOs are independent organizations so they can operate however they want (including making all parents members whether they pay dues or not). Interesting to hear how different schools do it differently, at our Title I school the PTA is very active and to some extent exclusionary when it comes to decision-making, has a tendency to be at odds with the school/DCPS management, etc.

Yep. Fully aware. Stoddert went through the PTA to PTO transition last year. And then there are HSAs and every other sort of configuration you can come up with. I just find it humorous when someone tries to make their argument focused on details like this. The PP mentions dares to mention that "You are the PTA" and rather than understanding the obvious intent of that statement, the respondent wants to get off on a technicality. "Well, actually, if you're not part of the association then blah, blah, blah." Whatever. The original point still stands. If you appreciate your child's teacher and have a vision for the proper way to express your appreciation, do it yourself. Stop bitching.

I am not "b----ing," I just don't agree with the statement that if you are part of the school you are part of the PTA, especially when many parents may disagree with the PTA's stance and actions on things. And I am not trying to "get off" (out) of anything based on a technicality or otherwise, I did indeed go right ahead and express appreciation for our teachers as I saw fit (especially given as the PTA at our school did nothing for the week). But I take offense at the suggestion that as a parent I have some sort of responsibility for what the PTA does or doesn't do, when it is an association I have full freedom to be part of or not.

What school are you referring to that did nothing. Complaining is cheap but action is expensive. My suggestion you share your displeasure with the PTA and when you complain make sure you have a solution that you can lead.

[Anonymous]

As parent, how do you feel when your child's teacher does not show appreciation for the gift you sent through your child?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As parent, how do you feel when your child's teacher does not show appreciation for the gift you sent through your child?

OMG are your for real

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:As parent, how do you feel when your child's teacher does not show appreciation for the gift you sent through your child?

OMG are your for real

Oh Lordy. We're about to get into one of those inane thank you note threads. So. Tired. Of. It. Yes, it's nice to be thanked. But if you're in it for the thank you, then don't do it. If you appreciate your child's teacher to the extent that you want to do something like give a gift then do it without any expectation.

[Anonymous]

DCUM has proved that there is a real market for "thank you for your thank you" cards

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone just wants to whine to whine. For fucks sake. if you want to show your teacher appreciation, do it yourself. Don't look to the PTA to plan it for you, and if the PTA does plan something and you don't like that it's "food related" then plan something yourself. Or stop pretending that the PTA is not you. If you're a parent at the school YOU ARE THE PTA. Don't like the plans in place? Then step up and volunteer yourself. Lead. Although I know it's easier to sit on the sidelines and criticize and critique.

Well no, the PTA is an "association," if you don't join the association (sign up, pay dues, etc), you are not part of the PTA even if you are a parent at the school.

That's not the case at my school (Stoddert). If you are a parent at Stoddert you are a member of the PTO. We want you to pay your dues and ask repeatedly but if you don't, your voice is still welcome.

There is a difference between PTOs and PTAs. PTA is part of a formal national organization and only dues-paying members are part of a PTA. PTOs are independent organizations so they can operate however they want (including making all parents members whether they pay dues or not). Interesting to hear how different schools do it differently, at our Title I school the PTA is very active and to some extent exclusionary when it comes to decision-making, has a tendency to be at odds with the school/DCPS management, etc.

Yep. Fully aware. Stoddert went through the PTA to PTO transition last year. And then there are HSAs and every other sort of configuration you can come up with. I just find it humorous when someone tries to make their argument focused on details like this. The PP mentions dares to mention that "You are the PTA" and rather than understanding the obvious intent of that statement, the respondent wants to get off on a technicality. "Well, actually, if you're not part of the association then blah, blah, blah." Whatever. The original point still stands. If you appreciate your child's teacher and have a vision for the proper way to express your appreciation, do it yourself. Stop bitching.

I am not "b----ing," I just don't agree with the statement that if you are part of the school you are part of the PTA, especially when many parents may disagree with the PTA's stance and actions on things. And I am not trying to "get off" (out) of anything based on a technicality or otherwise, I did indeed go right ahead and express appreciation for our teachers as I saw fit (especially given as the PTA at our school did nothing for the week). But I take offense at the suggestion that as a parent I have some sort of responsibility for what the PTA does or doesn't do, when it is an association I have full freedom to be part of or not.

What school are you referring to that did nothing. Complaining is cheap but action is expensive. My suggestion you share your displeasure with the PTA and when you complain make sure you have a solution that you can lead.

Not going to out the school; I am not complaining that they did nothing, I am fine showing my/my child's appreciation on my own. I was annoyed about PP saying that the PTA is all parents at the school because I do not like some of the things our PTA does, it is sort of a word dynamic related to "gentrification" at a school that our local AA community (most of whom now use grandma's address to attend). Not so simple as just wanting to be involved... Anyway, it finally stopped raining and I am over it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone just wants to whine to whine. For fucks sake. if you want to show your teacher appreciation, do it yourself. Don't look to the PTA to plan it for you, and if the PTA does plan something and you don't like that it's "food related" then plan something yourself. Or stop pretending that the PTA is not you. If you're a parent at the school YOU ARE THE PTA. Don't like the plans in place? Then step up and volunteer yourself. Lead. Although I know it's easier to sit on the sidelines and criticize and critique.

Well no, the PTA is an "association," if you don't join the association (sign up, pay dues, etc), you are not part of the PTA even if you are a parent at the school.

That's not the case at my school (Stoddert). If you are a parent at Stoddert you are a member of the PTO. We want you to pay your dues and ask repeatedly but if you don't, your voice is still welcome.

There is a difference between PTOs and PTAs. PTA is part of a formal national organization and only dues-paying members are part of a PTA. PTOs are independent organizations so they can operate however they want (including making all parents members whether they pay dues or not). Interesting to hear how different schools do it differently, at our Title I school the PTA is very active and to some extent exclusionary when it comes to decision-making, has a tendency to be at odds with the school/DCPS management, etc.

Yep. Fully aware. Stoddert went through the PTA to PTO transition last year. And then there are HSAs and every other sort of configuration you can come up with. I just find it humorous when someone tries to make their argument focused on details like this. The PP mentions dares to mention that "You are the PTA" and rather than understanding the obvious intent of that statement, the respondent wants to get off on a technicality. "Well, actually, if you're not part of the association then blah, blah, blah." Whatever. The original point still stands. If you appreciate your child's teacher and have a vision for the proper way to express your appreciation, do it yourself. Stop bitching.

I am not "b----ing," I just don't agree with the statement that if you are part of the school you are part of the PTA, especially when many parents may disagree with the PTA's stance and actions on things. And I am not trying to "get off" (out) of anything based on a technicality or otherwise, I did indeed go right ahead and express appreciation for our teachers as I saw fit (especially given as the PTA at our school did nothing for the week). But I take offense at the suggestion that as a parent I have some sort of responsibility for what the PTA does or doesn't do, when it is an association I have full freedom to be part of or not.

What school are you referring to that did nothing. Complaining is cheap but action is expensive. My suggestion you share your displeasure with the PTA and when you complain make sure you have a solution that you can lead.

Not going to out the school; I am not complaining that they did nothing, I am fine showing my/my child's appreciation on my own. I was annoyed about PP saying that the PTA is all parents at the school because I do not like some of the things our PTA does, it is sort of a word dynamic related to "gentrification" at a school that our local AA community (most of whom now use grandma's address to attend). Not so simple as just wanting to be involved... Anyway, it finally stopped raining and I am over it!

I am sure something was done you just may not know about it. Why not out the school????

[Anonymous]

I wrote 28 thank you cards. Contributed towards gifts. Bought soda, cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, napkins, cups, plates, utensils for 50. Spent around $150. I am done.

[Anonymous]

I am very aware of what goes on at the school, is the fact that they did nothing THAT unusual vis-a-vis post DCPSs? Don't want fog ice a bad name to a school I otherwise like!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wrote 28 thank you cards. Contributed towards gifts. Bought soda, cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, napkins, cups, plates, utensils for 50. Spent around $150. I am done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am very aware of what goes on at the school, is the fact that they did nothing THAT unusual vis-a-vis post DCPSs? Don't want fog ice a bad name to a school I otherwise like!

The fact that they did nothing i know its not a JKLMSS school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am very aware of what goes on at the school, is the fact that they did nothing THAT unusual vis-a-vis post DCPSs? Don't want fog ice a bad name to a school I otherwise like!

The fact that they did nothing i know its not a JKLMSS school.

It's not! We are a title 1 school on the hill. Sorry for the phone typos in my last message.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am very aware of what goes on at the school, is the fact that they did nothing THAT unusual vis-a-vis post DCPSs? Don't want fog ice a bad name to a school I otherwise like!

The fact that they did nothing i know its not a JKLMSS school.

It's not! We are a title 1 school on the hill. Sorry for the phone typos in my last message.

That's rough, maybe your PTA doesn't have the support or the people involved who have the time. I always notice that schools with high stay at mom or father ratios have the most active PTAs.

[Anonymous]

As a teacher at Title 1 school, I really appreciate the things the PTA does for us during Teacher Appreciation Week. If it weren't for the PTA, some teachers would be showered with gifts and others wouldn't even get a thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As parent, how do you feel when your child's teacher does not show appreciation for the gift you sent through your child?

OMG are your for real

Oh Lordy. We're about to get into one of those inane thank you note threads. So. Tired. Of. It. Yes, it's nice to be thanked. But if you're in it for the thank you, then don't do it. If you appreciate your child's teacher to the extent that you want to do something like give a gift then do it without any expectation.

Just a Thank You sent by email. Quick, effective, educated. I'm not expecting more than that.