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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most people seem to be assuming the talent show is an evening event, and focusing on money.  As the PP who said that every elementary talent show I can remember was held during the day, I’d like to point out that $$ isn’t the only barrier to participation.  Elementary aged kids are unable to provide their own transportation and generally require adult supervision.  If the child’s family is unable and/or unwilling to provide either, the child won’t be able to display their talents, or even watch their friends.

If you have the show during the day, while it may decrease the number of parents who can attend, it will greatly increase the number of kids who can enjoy the event.  Moreover, as I pointed out before, it keeps the costs low, so there is no need to charge for tickets.[/quote]

Op here- you just gave me an awesome idea which is why I (sometimes) LOVE this forum. I am going to talk to the pta president and principal and suggest a daytime “show” (assembly for the kids) that is obviously free and the pta can keep their evening nighttime event that charges tickets as the fundraising event. Even if it’s too late for this year, that’s a great solution for next year. This is such a cool way to make it accessible for all yet still make it a fundraiser for the pta. I’m excited about this! [/quote]

Good luck finding a time that does not conflict with testing, instructional time, or any other in-school event.

Navigating the school calendar is actually really challenging, because each grade has a variety of mandatory tests, teachers may or may not be available to supervise, and at this time of year they are pushing to get through content before end of year assessments.

Is your child very young, or are you just new to public education in general? You seem to have this idea that there is one easy trick that no one has thought of before, but I promise that someone has thought of it and there's a good reason they are doing things the way they are.[/quote]

+1. If something isn’t already in the calendar go luck trying to add it for March and April. Spring Break and Testing is right around the corner. The last thing that teachers or administrators want is last minute distractions that take up teaching time.[/quote]

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