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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a parent, I find all of the PTA emails annoying. I contribute but think they create lots of work for everyone. Less is more. The kids don’t care about half of what you do and most parents think you are giving us more to do to make yourself look busy. I’m also a teacher and feel the same way. My children’s school has a very active PTA and some parents treat it like a full time job.  Where I work does not have a PTA that is as involved.  Have less parties, stop ordering pizza and ask parents to bring in bulk popcorn in individual bags. That’s all they need. [/quote]

And stop collecting for teacher gifts. It’s not necessary. [/quote]
+1 the teachers don't want that crap anyway. [/quote]

I collect and give the teachers a gift card. If I was a teacher that is what I would want. [/quote]

Its not about what you would want as a teacher.  I think our teacher would prefer we send in snacks and supplies so it doesn't come out of her pocket over a gift card.  There is absolutely no reason for a room parent to collect for presents.  Each family should do what they want and can afford.  Depending on where you live, there are also limits on what can be given. For us, a group gift if you have that many parents donate can violate school ethics policies and it can cause issues.  Its ok if each family gives $20 directly but not ok if it is collected and one large gift card.[/quote]

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