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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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. [/quote]
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. [b]I do provide a specific suggestion for the class donation to be able to budget appropriately for class parties and teacher gifts[/b]. 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[/quote]

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. [/quote]
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.[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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