Our ES does halloween, valentines and am end of the year "hawaiian" party which will probably be re-themed because appropriation

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Anonymous wrote:I worked in a focus school and some years I had 20% of my kids bring in $3 towards class parties and most years, less than that amount. I understood that class parties weren't a priority for families trying to keep a roof over their head. The only annoying part for me were the parents who would show up with all the toddler siblings in tow and just help themselves to the food I bought with my own money which was for the students.

Ok Melanie, Susie, Matt, and Linda you got reimbursed by the PTA so quit complaining.

Actually, I paid for it out of my own money. Not sure you know too much about focus schools but our PTAs aren't exactly bringing in tons of money. I love when people show their ignorance for all to see. Bless your heart.

Whatever the policy is, it should be schoolwide. If some teachers are doing it, the entire school should be doing it. Check with your principal.

We have Halloween and Valentine's. We also do birthdays and end of year party.

Anonymous wrote:I worked in a focus school and some years I had 20% of my kids bring in $3 towards class parties and most years, less than that amount. I understood that class parties weren't a priority for families trying to keep a roof over their head. The only annoying part for me were the parents who would show up with all the toddler siblings in tow and just help themselves to the food I bought with my own money which was for the students.

Ok Melanie, Susie, Matt, and Linda you got reimbursed by the PTA so quit complaining.

I worked in a focus school and some years I had 20% of my kids bring in $3 towards class parties and most years, less than that amount. I understood that class parties weren't a priority for families trying to keep a roof over their head. The only annoying part for me were the parents who would show up with all the toddler siblings in tow and just help themselves to the food I bought with my own money which was for the students.

Our ES does a fall harvest, winter celebration and Valentine party (pass out Valentine's, snacks). We do not have room parents so the teacher usually puts out a note asking for donations. The party is usually about an hour long and it is typically the kids doing a teacher led theme based fun activity. What I like is that the school/class opens up for any parent/relative to attend. It's a title 1 school. There have been about 2-5 people that attend in my DC's classes and when I walk past other classrooms I see classes that don't have people attending.

Anonymous wrote:Do students pass out valentine's day notes or cards to classmates?

Depends on the school. Our school does not do it.

Anonymous wrote:Only halloween, Valentines and end of year parties for us

+1

Anonymous wrote:Do students pass out valentine's day notes or cards to classmates?

Yes in our school. There is a Valentine’s party as well. You either bring cards for all students or no students.

Do students pass out valentine's day notes or cards to classmates?

Do students bring in greeting cards for classmates or is that not allowed?

Do schools celebrate Thanksgiving holiday and "winter" ones?

My K student's school has Halloween parties in each classroom, coordinated by room parents. Caregivers have the option to opt their kid out of the room party. Those students will go to the all purpose room for a fall harvest festival.

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Anonymous wrote:Only halloween, Valentines and end of year parties for us

+1

This is what our school does. The PTA collects a one-time donation to fund all three.