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[quote=Anonymous]What I would do is give $20 since you were so generous before. Then I would volunteer to be a room parent next year and set a better example.

As a room parent, I assume 75% participation and send out a note at the beginning of the year with a suggested amount and a breakdown of the budget. One contribution in September is for 3 classroom parties, teacher and assistant birthdays, winter holiday gift, teacher appreciation week, and a contribution to pooled funds for gifts of appreciation for the Specials teachers - Art, music, etc.

Mid-year and close to the end of the year I send out a breakdown of the total collected and how it was spent. If the amount left over is less than $25, it is donated to the PTA. If it’s more, I tell the teacher how much it is and ask if there is something we can buy for the classroom.

All gifts are signed from ALL children. I do not keep score of who contributed what or share that information with anyone besides a fellow room parent. Even then if I know they are gossipy, I just tell them the total collected. [/quote]

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