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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well, I wouldn't go so far as to say i am a "fan" but our school raised a TON of money, had lots of participation, and negated the need to sell other crap through the year (candles, etc.)  It's only 2 weeks out of the year and then done.

For the kids, they had a great time.

I don't see that it's that big of a deal.[/quote]

Take a closer look at the values it is pushing. Money is the all-powerful motivator, isn't it? Why are parents and others needing to be depended on so much to fund the schools with THAT much money? Look at the mess the gov't got into by spending beyond their means. Without cutting teaching positions, there are other things that can be cut. Class trips don't have to be so lavish. Parties don't have to be so lavish. One fun "dance" a year should suffice, if at all.

We are so spoiled we're willing to pimp our kids out to be salespeople, and teach them to clamor for junky "prizes" and allow the high-pressure salesteam from Boosterthon to be in their classes every day, pushing "sell sell sell!!!"

Yeah, not that big a deal.  [/quote]

Yeah, it's not a big deal.  And, those values being pushed school are getting explained and downplayed at home.  She was not upset about not bringing home the plastic toys.  She was excited to run, and did so.  We pledged, as did a few family members.

As for our school, we were redistricted recently, took on lots of new kids, and now have kids bursting at the seams.  We have had to make adjustments to staff, resources and the building to accommodate those kids.  Plus, all the rooms have new computers and smart boards.  I'm not sure what "parties" you are talking about.  There is a single, 6th grade dance at school and nothing else.  Class trips to a pumpkin patch . . . since when is that "lavish"?

It's physical activity.  It's 2 weeks.  It is possible to combat the message coming home re: the junk toys.  And the school made in excess of $40K.  The participation rate was higher than any of the prior fundraisers (this is the second year for the boosterthon).  And, I don't have to sell candles and other bits of junk people don't want.  Because that's what would otherwise happen.  I'm not going to even address your ridiculous "pimp" reference.

So, yea, I don't think it's a big deal.[/quote]

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