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[quote=Anonymous]I know this is an older thread but still pertinent. We are a private school family from NJ. I have always been involved in the PA, and it would be the class parents who would do a collection at both the holidays and end of year. The class parent would then purchase a GC from a bank or would get an AMEX, MC or VISA GC (much less tacky than cash.) In addition, our family would always give our own GCs. Many of the local private schools' administration recently started doing away with the cash-collection from the parents. This makes it easier for the class parents and alleviates the pressure from families. However, the teachers are not too happy. They have grown to count on that holiday and end of year "bonus." I don't think a generous holiday gift should be looked at as a bribe. If you are a private school family, I am sure you always donate to your annual fund, as well as support the school during the auction. Do you view that as a bribe? Your child's teachers are with your children at times more than you are with them. I do not see it inappropriate to give them a generous gift at the holidays. With that being said, if your child is not doing well in school or misbehaving, they are still not going to get a better grade. This year's holiday gifts to our teachers from our family: Main teacher- $200 GC; Academic subject teachers- $100 GC; Non-academic subject teachers (child has their class once or twice a week)- $50. [/quote]

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