Teacher Appreciation Week ... Here we go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:you people are so lazy. if you don't want to do it then don't. no one is forcing you. if your DC doesn't bring in a flower and sees all the other kids doing it.... i don't care. the pta's organize these things because left to their own devices most parents forget or send in a bunch of junk. so the friendly reminder - gift card day - is really a message - 'don't be so cheap, go get a gift card and send it in on wednesday or we know you'll forget about it'.

Sounds like you are one of the PTA nazis organizning this. If so, please stop. You are annoying eveyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that often people started doing the group thing to make it easier on all the parents- contribute if wish, don't if you don't want to- it will from the class. Stops a bunch of families from trying to decide if they want to do something and if so, what? It seems people think hte intention is to control it or make it harder, when in actuality it is trying to make things easier. Particiapte or don't, but don't stress over it!

Participation is not "voluntary." No one wants to make their kids feel like the loser who doesn't like the teacher. As a parent, it really seems like the room moms who plan these week of giving things have too much time on their hands and are trying to outdo one another. And there are multiple posters objecting to these "activities" so don't bother writing how miserable I am.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elementary teacher here. I'm sorry this is such an issue. After reading this thread it kind of stresses me out.

I don't know what school you are at but at our school this is a great week and the teachers look forward to it every year. They are so appreciative and smiling. Please know there are always complainer and unfortunately they have the loudest mouths especially on an anonymous board. Most the parents at our elem. school love to participate and shower all of our great teachers with shows of appreciation. For the ones who don't want to or can't, there is no one taking tally (well maybe some PTA crazies but who cares about them)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elementary teacher here. I'm sorry this is such an issue. After reading this thread it kind of stresses me out.

It's not stressful, PP! We parents appreciate all the hardwork you do as teachers. It's no stress for parents, at all, at least not for me, it's a pleasure to show appreciation to teachers education our children for our future.

[Anonymous]

My elementary school really scaled back this year and I sooooooo appreciate it!!

We have a Monday, Wed. and Friday kids are bringing things to teacher....and it is less laborous than past years,e.g., flowers Monday, snack Wed., gift card or note Friday.

Years past the room moms were expected to bring in fresh stuff every single day. There were so many orchestrations of very elaborate plans.

This year is perfect.

They have a larger sign-up school wide on volunteer spot which is optional to bring in things for teacher luncheons===they try to give them lunch each day during the week. Very easy things, spelled out---but if you don't do any of this no shame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have to say the flower thing is lovely.

One bloom is not a financial hardship.
I don't garden and have had the "I need a flower by 8:45 a.m. meltdown" more than once, but now I have my kids ask my neighbors. I bring them wine later for neighbor who gardens appreciatation day, which is every Friday.

Yes and for those of you in FAIRFAX county who can't afford a single flower - let your child go pick one off the neighbors bush! Come on really???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have to say the flower thing is lovely.

One bloom is not a financial hardship.
I don't garden and have had the "I need a flower by 8:45 a.m. meltdown" more than once, but now I have my kids ask my neighbors. I bring them wine later for neighbor who gardens appreciatation day, which is every Friday.

Yes and for those of you in FAIRFAX county who can't afford a single flower - let your child go pick one off the neighbors bush! Come on really???

and Arlington, really??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have to say the flower thing is lovely.

One bloom is not a financial hardship.
I don't garden and have had the "I need a flower by 8:45 a.m. meltdown" more than once, but now I have my kids ask my neighbors. I bring them wine later for neighbor who gardens appreciatation day, which is every Friday.

Yes and for those of you in FAIRFAX county who can't afford a single flower - let your child go pick one off the neighbors bush! Come on really???

I was walking in next to a little Kindergarten girl who asked me why all the kids were carrying in flowers today. I told her..and she looked so sad she didn't have any so I gave her a few of the flowers my son was brining to his teacher. She looked soooo happy.

I actually love to see the boys and girls carrying in the flowers---it's adorable. You do get a few 'outrageous' parents that have to outdo everyone--but even the teachers see right through that. Some of the kids in my son's class made a homemade construction paper flower which I thought was so great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have to say the flower thing is lovely.

One bloom is not a financial hardship.
I don't garden and have had the "I need a flower by 8:45 a.m. meltdown" more than once, but now I have my kids ask my neighbors. I bring them wine later for neighbor who gardens appreciatation day, which is every Friday.

Yes and for those of you in FAIRFAX county who can't afford a single flower - let your child go pick one off the neighbors bush! Come on really???

I was walking in next to a little Kindergarten girl who asked me why all the kids were carrying in flowers today. I told her..and she looked so sad she didn't have any so I gave her a few of the flowers my son was brining to his teacher. She looked soooo happy.

I actually love to see the boys and girls carrying in the flowers---it's adorable. You do get a few 'outrageous' parents that have to outdo everyone--but even the teachers see right through that. Some of the kids in my son's class made a homemade construction paper flower which I thought was so great.

Yes, mostly it is very simple so if you are complaining you are just a complainer and we don't really care about you anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My elementary school really scaled back this year and I sooooooo appreciate it!!

We have a Monday, Wed. and Friday kids are bringing things to teacher....and it is less laborous than past years,e.g., flowers Monday, snack Wed., gift card or note Friday.

Years past the room moms were expected to bring in fresh stuff every single day. There were so many orchestrations of very elaborate plans.

This year is perfect.

They have a larger sign-up school wide on volunteer spot which is optional to bring in things for teacher luncheons===they try to give them lunch each day during the week. Very easy things, spelled out---but if you don't do any of this no shame.

Sounds like out school and it's MUCH better. It was sweet seeing kids bringing flowers and EVERYONE could do something. I saw plenty of kids with dandelions or other flowers that some consider weeds, but I think are pretty. They contributed just as much to the bouquet as the roses and daffodils in terms of color and appeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that often people started doing the group thing to make it easier on all the parents- contribute if wish, don't if you don't want to- it will from the class. Stops a bunch of families from trying to decide if they want to do something and if so, what? It seems people think hte intention is to control it or make it harder, when in actuality it is trying to make things easier. Particiapte or don't, but don't stress over it!

Participation is not "voluntary." No one wants to make their kids feel like the loser who doesn't like the teacher. As a parent, it really seems like the room moms who plan these week of giving things have too much time on their hands and are trying to outdo one another. And there are multiple posters objecting to these "activities" so don't bother writing how miserable I am.

yi

Room mom here (not PTA). Not trying to out-do anyone just trying to make teacher's week as special as it can be for all of the work they do for my children and yours. And I really don't care if you participate. But shame on you for teaching your children how to be bitter and lazy. Obviously you have a little to much time on your hands to spread your bitterness on an anonymous forum yet not enough time to spread a little kindness and happiness. And for what it is worth, after I raised my children and tucked them in for the night I stayed up until 1am preparing for teacher appreciation week because I wouldn't miss it for the world. When I showed up with morning coffee for my children's teacher's it was just as much of a reward for me seeing the proud smiles on my childrens faces as it was seeing the smiles on their teachers!

Try it you might like it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that often people started doing the group thing to make it easier on all the parents- contribute if wish, don't if you don't want to- it will from the class. Stops a bunch of families from trying to decide if they want to do something and if so, what? It seems people think hte intention is to control it or make it harder, when in actuality it is trying to make things easier. Particiapte or don't, but don't stress over it!

Participation is not "voluntary." No one wants to make their kids feel like the loser who doesn't like the teacher. As a parent, it really seems like the room moms who plan these week of giving things have too much time on their hands and are trying to outdo one another. And there are multiple posters objecting to these "activities" so don't bother writing how miserable I am.

yi

Room mom here (not PTA). Not trying to out-do anyone just trying to make teacher's week as special as it can be for all of the work they do for my children and yours. And I really don't care if you participate. But shame on you for teaching your children how to be bitter and lazy. Obviously you have a little to much time on your hands to spread your bitterness on an anonymous forum yet not enough time to spread a little kindness and happiness. And for what it is worth, after I raised my children and tucked them in for the night I stayed up until 1am preparing for teacher appreciation week because I wouldn't miss it for the world. When I showed up with morning coffee for my children's teacher's it was just as much of a reward for me seeing the proud smiles on my childrens faces as it was seeing the smiles on their teachers!

Try it you might like it

Oh and BTW I was up at 5:30 to get my children off for the school day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My elementary school really scaled back this year and I sooooooo appreciate it!!

We have a Monday, Wed. and Friday kids are bringing things to teacher....and it is less laborous than past years,e.g., flowers Monday, snack Wed., gift card or note Friday.

Years past the room moms were expected to bring in fresh stuff every single day. There were so many orchestrations of very elaborate plans.

This year is perfect.

They have a larger sign-up school wide on volunteer spot which is optional to bring in things for teacher luncheons===they try to give them lunch each day during the week. Very easy things, spelled out---but if you don't do any of this no shame.

Sounds like out school and it's MUCH better. It was sweet seeing kids bringing flowers and EVERYONE could do something. I saw plenty of kids with dandelions or other flowers that some consider weeds, but I think are pretty. They contributed just as much to the bouquet as the roses and daffodils in terms of color and appeal.

The sweetest was our big, athletic gym teacher holding some flowers a student brought him while monitoring carpool lane. I have to remember the 'Specials' teachers this week. My boys love all of the gym teachers, science teacher, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that often people started doing the group thing to make it easier on all the parents- contribute if wish, don't if you don't want to- it will from the class. Stops a bunch of families from trying to decide if they want to do something and if so, what? It seems people think hte intention is to control it or make it harder, when in actuality it is trying to make things easier. Particiapte or don't, but don't stress over it!

Participation is not "voluntary." No one wants to make their kids feel like the loser who doesn't like the teacher. As a parent, it really seems like the room moms who plan these week of giving things have too much time on their hands and are trying to outdo one another. And there are multiple posters objecting to these "activities" so don't bother writing how miserable I am.

yi

Room mom here (not PTA). Not trying to out-do anyone just trying to make teacher's week as special as it can be for all of the work they do for my children and yours. And I really don't care if you participate. But shame on you for teaching your children how to be bitter and lazy. Obviously you have a little to much time on your hands to spread your bitterness on an anonymous forum yet not enough time to spread a little kindness and happiness. And for what it is worth, after I raised my children and tucked them in for the night I stayed up until 1am preparing for teacher appreciation week because I wouldn't miss it for the world. When I showed up with morning coffee for my children's teacher's it was just as much of a reward for me seeing the proud smiles on my childrens faces as it was seeing the smiles on their teachers!

Aren't you Mary Poppins? , I do things unsolicited for my kid's teachers all year, I don't need room moms to dictate an assignment for me each day of this week for each child Most parents resent it. You, of course, are free to spend every waking hour being appreciative and spreading sunshine in any way you chose, just don't send multiple emails requiring other parents to complete an assignment a day that you've selected.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that often people started doing the group thing to make it easier on all the parents- contribute if wish, don't if you don't want to- it will from the class. Stops a bunch of families from trying to decide if they want to do something and if so, what? It seems people think hte intention is to control it or make it harder, when in actuality it is trying to make things easier. Particiapte or don't, but don't stress over it!

Participation is not "voluntary." No one wants to make their kids feel like the loser who doesn't like the teacher. As a parent, it really seems like the room moms who plan these week of giving things have too much time on their hands and are trying to outdo one another. And there are multiple posters objecting to these "activities" so don't bother writing how miserable I am.

yi

Room mom here (not PTA). Not trying to out-do anyone just trying to make teacher's week as special as it can be for all of the work they do for my children and yours. And I really don't care if you participate. But shame on you for teaching your children how to be bitter and lazy. Obviously you have a little to much time on your hands to spread your bitterness on an anonymous forum yet not enough time to spread a little kindness and happiness. And for what it is worth, after I raised my children and tucked them in for the night I stayed up until 1am preparing for teacher appreciation week because I wouldn't miss it for the world. When I showed up with morning coffee for my children's teacher's it was just as much of a reward for me seeing the proud smiles on my childrens faces as it was seeing the smiles on their teachers!

Aren't you Mary Poppins? , I do things unsolicited for my kid's teachers all year, I don't need room moms to dictate an assignment for me each day of this week for each child Most parents resent it. You, of course, are free to spend every waking hour being appreciative and spreading sunshine in any way you chose, just don't send multiple emails requiring other parents to complete an assignment a day that you've selected.

For your information I did not select the day it is county wide, I do many thing for my kids and your kids teacher through out the entire year. You resent it because you are bitter but most parents don't many tell me how much they appreciate what I do. And yes I do try to spread a little sunshine and be appreciative every day because when I get to the end of my life I do not want to be alone. Having a hard time spreading sunshine your way because there seems to be nothing nice or appreciative about you. And idiot - there is not requirement - go to confession and a therapist you carry serious guilt and your reflecting anger is not appreciated here or, I am sure, not by your exhusband, old boss, and removed children.