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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I look at it as reimbursing the teacher for things they buy out of pocket for the classroom vs thanking the help.[/quote]

I don’t.  If they feel they should be reimbursed then they should set up an itemized list and specify what they spent on classroom supplies and leave options for direct reimbursements. Or submit their expenses to their boss to get reimbursement. If there isn’t money in the budget, stop buying it! Kids will learn just the same.  Classrooms function (better even) all over the world with way fewer supplies and way less money spent.[/quote]

10,000% this!
Because teachers are constantly digging into their pockets or schools begging parents for basic supplies, they have allowed the government off the hook. 
MCPS alone gets 3-4 BILLION annually and have more than enough money to purchase supplies.  But they don't because no one expects them to act like they are in business of educating children at no-charge to parents (which is the law btw). 
Name one other government run entity that requires the employees, attendees to bring their own paper towels.  
Just STOP SPENDING OUT OF YOUR POCKET AND DEMANDING THE SAME FROM PARENTS. 
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Your kids' teachers are emailing you and demanding funds? I'm sorry, but whatever pressure you might feel is coming from yourself. Gifts are optional. That's why they are called gifts. Do not give a penny if you don't feel the desire to.[/quote]

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