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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would complain to the principal. In the OP it says the event is "popsicles with teachers and staff."[b] It's particularly inappropriate to have a meet and greet type event with teachers that isn't open to all, but I would complain about any publicly advertised event for the school that isn't open to all.  [/b][/quote]

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This is exactly what was bugging me.  But, the consensus seems to be that the event is fine.  And, not really sure who you could complain to.  Like the PPs say, the Swim Club is (and should be) allowed to host whoever it wants.  And, I guess a private club can have parties excluding whoever they want also.  Still rubs me the wrong way, but can shrug it off.

Like the other PP said, who knows how many teachers/staff will actually even attend.  It's on a weekday afternoon and I'm sure it can't be mandatory!  [/quote]

I would schedule a meeting with the principal once school is back in session and frame it as an open-ended conversation.  First, see if the principal knew it was happening. Explain that you and other non-members were excluded. Ask if the event fits into the principal's vision for community building and engagement at the school. I doubt there is an official rule against this kind of event (unless school or PTO funds are used), but a sympathetic principal will put some pressure on the organizers.[/quote]

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