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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You do realize that this is not the only donation request parents are getting, right? We are asked to donate to the school fundraiser, pta, special programs, field trips, carnival, and donate our time to volunteer. Now multiply that by however many kids you have. Sometimes it just too much for one family so you choose to contribute here but not there. Maybe a parent decides not to give money for the parties but rather volunteers 3 days a week in the classroom. That person has given their share just the same and should feel fine about that.

I am a room parent as well and have no problem throwing a fun class party with only a few donated supplies and snacks. You just have to be resourceful and a little creative.[/quote]

+100.  Three kids.  After giving the requested amount for all three, within weeks we hear from the PTA that they are trying to reach a different goals to support local X and Y charity and asks everyone for another $100, then there are the weekly emails asking for help with math/lunch room/reading, then the fundraisers, teacher requests for help with supplies/books (amazon wish lists)... Lot's of important and admirable efforts going on - but sometimes you can't afford them all.  So as much I I wish all families contributed I get that for some its not so easy - and therefore I am fine with the classrooms right sizing their spending on things like parties.[/quote]

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