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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder how much the kids really appreciate it. It seems like the room mom is appreciating it the most. [/quote]

That's crap.  In my kid's school, lots of parents volunteer for parties (not just the room mom),  and while I enjoy watching the kids, it takes time to buy snacks, come up with an idea for a craft/game, and decorate.   It's definitely work, and in my kid's school, the kids seem to love the chance to celebrate Halloween, Valentine's day or the end of the year.  [/quote]

In my kids' school, the kids love the parties.  I don't think the presence or absence of pizza matters one bit or changes their enjoyment one bit.  Pizza just isn't that special for most kids.  As far as quantity goes, even 5th and 6th graders don't need to be eating 2000 calories for lunch.  Two slices should be sufficient.  [/quote]

2000 calories is more than 7 pieces of cheese pizza.  We are saying one slice won’t cut it. [/quote]

At 2 PM one slice, more if extra plus cake and other stuff is plenty.  I'm happy to provide more but since I am heavily funding the parties I try to keep my costs to under $100, especially since we are far from wealthy.  The kids love the parties and for some kids, they aren't invited to outside school parties so I am happy to do it but every school/parents are different.  We have a few generous ones but most cannot be bothered responding to the sign up genius let alone send a pack of napkins (for the ones who can afford it).  I'm happy to have an amazing party with tons of food but then I need some help paying for it.  If the room parent is collecting money and a large amount, sure two is appropriate, but when you have 1-2 parents mostly funding the party, you need to be a bit more reasonable.  I prefer a balance of food and not just full sweets/candy.[/quote]

Ours are always over lunchtime. [/quote]

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