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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]you people that are "boycotting" are only hurting the school.  What don't you understand?   You would be better served by working to find a new fundraiser.[/quote]

We are donating directly to the PTA, and we donate and volunteer thoughout the year. Just how am I hurting the school by giving 100% of the money to the school rather than half to the school, and the other half to Boosterthon?  I'd say those who are giving to Boosterthon are hurting the school because that money could go directly to the PTA instead of just half.

I would also argue that Boosterthon hurts the kids by taking instruction time away from them, and also by penalizing those kids who don't have family with money to donate.  Yes, they get penalized because they don't get the prizes or the extra recess time, or any of the other stuff that are given to those kids/classes who raise more money than anyone else.  That's shit awful.

Many parents have advocated for a buy-nothing fundraiser. Just write a check to the PTA.  I'm all for that.

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MANY parents have advocated for a different fundraiser..the PTA didn't listen.  Also, The PTA spent the money from the boosterathon on ipads for the principal and the VP (one of which is no longer there).  How does that benefit the students?[/quote]

Agree.

We are not doing it either and I am thrilled it is on Take Your Child To Work Day.  Not well thought out from the PTA (is anything ever?) but it benefits those that want to avoid.  [/quote]

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