The mind went to the gutter... all of sudden there's a stripper element to it. Sheesh. I guess if one gives a card fully of money, will that come across as being an "escort" for hire. It is a popular fad at our school and the administration and students love it. Get over yourself...a bunch of prudes if I ever saw one or read about.

wow pinning money on a kid seems super tacky to me.

^^ yeah, the offering guests money idea does bring to mind visions of lap dances.

pinning money???..my mind immediately goes to a really inappropriate venue..I hope that fad dies quickly. I agree that sweets at school can get overdone..but how many other celebrations in life involve no (likely indulgent) food. Do you ever invite guests over and offer then a small trinket but nothing to eat?

DCPS healthy schools policy says no outside food are aloud in schools. My school sticks by this guideline. Birthdays are celebrated with trinkets or crafts. Food is too risky these days, you never know what kids are allergic too.

We don't have a large percentage of FARMS and the money pinning is all the rage at the elite private schools down south.

Mini cupcakes not the regular size ones

Anonymous wrote:Money...at my child's school they actually pin money on the b'day boy or girl. They love it and it's becoming a huge phenomenom.

Seriously? That's about the tackiest thing I've ever heard of for a children's birthday celebration.

Money...at my child's school they actually pin money on the b'day boy or girl. They love it and it's becoming a huge phenomenom.

Hummus and veggies; cheese and crackers; apples with caramel dip...

What about store-bought fruit trays? They're labeled and kids love them.

Jazz hands? Standing ovations? Glitter? More stickers?

What do kids like that would be acceptable?

Anonymous wrote:Fireworks?

Those are actually prohibited, so not really up for discussion. I think the federal regulations (affecting preschool classrooms), I believe, also prohibit balloons and candles, but don't quote me on that. I'd say up for discussion should be what school leadership/PTAs/LSATs truly have room to decide or advise on. I for one am against the bakesale, which sends all the wrong messages. It's a huge mess and a constant attention seeker and also, on occasion, fosters kids vying for and stealing each others' money. Just not pleasant all around.

Fireworks?

Since it looks like the LT thread will make it to entry #1000, which my friend has placed a bet on against me, may I suggest to discuss this most definitely very salient topic under a separate heading: How much and what foods are okay to bring into school? I know that Head Start (fed regs) requires all food that's brought in to be store bought, unopened and with food labels. So I imagine that has an impact on how PS3 and PK4 classrooms allow for foods to be brought in. But what about classrooms and celebrations that are under the school's or PTA's purview? I feel divided over the endless dance of (frankly often more than mediocre) cup-cakes at celebrations, bake sales, and birthdays. Wouldn't it make sense to teach the kids that fun and celebration doesn't need to come with tons of sugar?