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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]i appreciate that our pta takes over and runs the whole event.  sending in a flower and a card is not much work for the parent and reinforces with the children that the teachers should be appreciated for their hard work.  [/quote]

OP here, who wants forced appreciation? Most people bring in something small or a card for the last day of school anyway. Our list is not just "flower and a card," it's a gift card (for Gift Card Bingo), school supplies to replenish the stock, flowers, and a card. All on specific days. Again, forced appreciation. [/quote]

I don't think it is "forced" appreciation b/c people will choose to participate in the idea or not.  It's just an "organized" giving so that people who don't know whether they should do something can feel like they are participating in a little way that adds up to something much bigger.  I'm sure you don't need a million chocolates or sweets, but the idea of bringing in a flower on one day and/or some school supplies on another and/or a thank-you card on another day is fine.  No one is required, but it gives many of us some structure to "appreciating" our teachers.  We don't know if it would be inappropriate to give you a $10 gift card to Target and yet, if lots of people (but not "everyone") gives a $5 card, they add up to something useful.  Plus, by organizing small gifts that can add up to something useful, YOU (Ms. Teacher), don't end up with 500 kitchen hand towels, bath/body lotions and apple knick/knacks.... so, you might think twice about complaining here.[/quote]

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