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Budjeg11
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Class Gift-- What would you do?
DS's class is collecting $100 from each child for a class gift- there are 2 teachers in the class. The organizer's email stated that they are collecting $100 but that you could give what you feel comfortable giving.
DH and I are only comfortable spending $75 so would you
A. Politely decline participating in the class gift and give your own $75 gift to the teachers or
B. Offer to kick in $75 towards the class gift.
ETA:
I completely agree that it is insanity lol. Glad Im not alone in thinking this. Im not contributing $100 regardless. BUt really just looking for which of the two options listed to go with- contribute my max gift to the class or separately.
To answer some questions its for pre-k, half day program and there are fewer than 10 kids in the class
Message edited 12/7/2016 1:04:54 PM.
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luvbuffet
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
how many kids are in the class?
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:31 PM |
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Sweetlax22
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
I thought the point of chipping in was so you can spend less and still get the person a bigger gift ? 100, or even 100 split sounds very excessive.
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:31 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
What the absolute FUK is that?
$100 per KID?
How many kids in the class? Are they buying them LV purses?
The most I have been asked for on a class gift is $10 and that was for a teacher AND and aide gift.
Jesus Christ that is utter insanity.
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:32 PM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
right? as a teach, I would feel SO uncomfortable accepting a $$$ gift.
Message edited 12/7/2016 12:34:17 PM.
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:34 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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Class Gift-- What would you do?
Dd1s nursery class (3s) is collecting $95 per person. It's for two teachers, nursery director, nursery asst, music teacher. Librarian, 3 janitors, computer teacher and yoga teacher. Ugh
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:37 PM |
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Budjeg11
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
Its crazy! At least you are covering everyone in one shot
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:39 PM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
are these educators aware that there are collections going around for their gifts? I wouldnt like that either. Its coming from a good place, I get it. But on the receiving end, it would make me cringe
Message edited 12/7/2016 12:40:26 PM.
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:39 PM |
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Budjeg11
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
Im fairly certain this happens eevery year for every class, in my experience it has at least, the amount has just never been so much
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:42 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
What????/ that is insanity - I would buy my own gift...
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:47 PM |
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busymomonli
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Class Gift-- What would you do?
No way in he!!
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:48 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
Posted by NervousNell
What the absolute FUK is that?
$100 per KID?
How many kids in the class? Are they buying them LV purses?
The most I have been asked for on a class gift is $10 and that was for a teacher AND and aide gift.
Jesus Christ that is utter insanity.
Exactly!! Are they kidding??? PER KID?? We do $10 to $30! INSANITY!
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:50 PM |
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ali120206
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Class Gift-- What would you do?
That is crazy.
Our class contribution is $10 per child and covers the teacher and a bunch of "specials" teachers throughout the school.
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:52 PM |
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stinger
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
No way. no how.
Where is the Principal and PTA? There should be a policy on this
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| Posted 12/7/16 12:59 PM |
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Budjeg11
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
Posted by stinger
No way. no how.
Where is the Principal and PTA? There should be a policy on this
Its preschool. there is no policy. I agree its excessive_ i was kinda floored actually lol-- but really just trying to figure out and get opinions on if i should kick in my gift to the class gift or keep it separate. Not looking t o rock the boat =)
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:00 PM |
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Salason
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
No way! That is BONKERS. Ours is always $10!
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:01 PM |
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Marbo
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
I would just give the $75 into the group gift.
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:03 PM |
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ohbaby08
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Class Gift-- What would you do?
That's insane. As class mom, we are collecting $10 per child for gifts for both the teacher and assistant.
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:06 PM |
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
that's ridicuous.
Im class mom and in our school - we collect $25 at the beginning of the year and that is for holiday gift for the teacher, end of year gift for the teacher and any parties throughout the year.
the only thing that we can ask for outside of that is food/drink contributions to the parties....
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:09 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
So, fewer than 10 kids @$100/kid, and two teachers. That's potentially $450 per teacher!  
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:16 PM |
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
I need to change my profession.
That's insane. I would give my own gift.
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:27 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
I'd opt out.
I may also let the class mom know she's nuts. I think $10 max for a class gift. They're planning on giving the teacher a $1,000 gift?!?!
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:32 PM |
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AliceCullen
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
Absolutely ridiculous. I would chip in $20 max.
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:36 PM |
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jamnmore
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Class Gift-- What would you do?
I was raised in a family that did not d teacher gifts. Now that I have a child in school I am not sure how I feel about it yet. But this amount is absolutely crazy. And to give a Christmas bonus to directors and janitors IMO is crazy also.
20 years ago I was a teacher at a daycare and for the 3 years I had the job, did not get a single gift from any of the parents, ever for anything. Reading here it is completely commonplace but in my experience it just does not happen.
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:36 PM |
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Re: Class Gift-- What would you do?
That's crazy
There's people on my local FB board all up in arms over $30 which is for 5 teachers and money towards a party
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| Posted 12/7/16 1:38 PM |
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