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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Anonymous wrote:
Whole class, or don't do it at all. Teacher will know that each person didn't give $2.50. Return the money or just say whole class. I have been teaching a long time, we aren't stupid, but if you were petty enough to only put the donor names I would think that was obnoxious. Some people didn't give because they are jerks, some couldn't give, some can without feeling it at all, some give and it is a big deal. We know how it works, we know the parents. If you are so snotty that you only write the contributors names, I think you are underestimating the teacher.

Another teacher here. Absolutely this.

Honestly, if I got a group card with 9 children's names signed on it, I would think the room mom was kind of petty, and I would feel sad thinking that another parent might be harshly judging the actions of those parents who I know CAN'T contribute. If you are acting in your capacity as "room mom" then you are doing something on behalf of the whole class. You asked the parents to contribute towards a class gift. Some parents contributed. It's still a class gift.

I assume you are giving me a gift because you want to show me your appreciation. It is the thought that counts, not the value of the gift.

Your teacher appreciates your taking the time to organize this. It is not necessary, but it is very much appreciated. Thank you.  [/quote]

This exactly.[/quote]

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