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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op,

Send a note directly to the parents who have not given or send a reminder.  Then let it go.  No matter how you view it, this is voluntary.  If you know some of the parents, you could mention ypu did not collect as much as planned and see if they offer to pitch in more.  I gladly would.  I always think I should be a room mom and them I am so glad I am not.  People complain no matter what you do.  I appreciate the mom's that put forth the effort.  And dads of course.

It is odd that you are collecting for party supplies, maybe emphasize that in the reminder email.  All of our collections are for the teacher, parents donate the party stuff.  Man, I would love it if the room mom got all the stuff.  I have o problem buying crap, but sometimes getting it to the school when you have a bus rider is a logistical challenge.  So make sure they know that this is for everything.

I think you can tell by some of the replies, no matter what you do, you will not get money from everyone.  If you are brave enough to do this next year, ask for more per head.[/quote]

I'd much rather parents send in stuff. [/quote]

Whys that?[/quote]

We have been at schools where they collected stuff.  They had a specific list and everyone contributed.  Done.  People will spend more buying stuff rather than giving money.  This year as room parent, we were only allowed to collect a little and a lot has come out of my pocket given the amount of people (including parents and siblings as we can't charge for them).  It makes much more sense to have people donate what we need and the room parents buy what doesn't come or get choosen.[/quote]

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