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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm also wondering what kind of involvement you're looking for. Have you/someone asked the parents to do something specific and they don't do it? Maybe they don't know where to start. I bet if someone asked a parent with fundraising experience, for example, to write a request letter for a Friends and Family campaign they'd do it in a heartbeat. Or ask someone to take the lead on sending out info or drawing up a flyer to post to encourage participation in Bike to School Day to foster community spirit. Easy. Or to bring in a special snack -- popcorn's super easy -- for a pajama day. The next level of involvement may be to have parent volunteers help out in the classroom on specific tasks. Maybe I'm too Pollyanna about this, but I think most folks don't get involved because they don't know what needs to be done.[/quote] +100 It's the lack of knowing specifically what to do, fear of stepping on toes, or doubling efforts that prevents me from getting more involved. But, if you can be specific in what you want from fellow parents. "Give $10, Attend X, etc" you might have better luck. [/quote]
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