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should send another letter??like a reminder??
ok so I am class mom for DDs class.....I sent a letter asking for $5 for the teacher for the end of the year gift ...it was due Friday June 13th
I still havent gotten money from 5 kids which is $25
should I send some kind of reminder that it was due already (it is not mandatory but everyone usually gives in for it)the class party is on Monday so what should I do????
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Posted 6/17/08 5:35 PM  |
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dandr10199
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
I would send a reminder letter. If you do not get the $$$ from the parents, then you have to let it go. I am sure they will give it to you they probably forgot about it.
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| Posted 6/17/08 5:37 PM |
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
well what should I say exactly??
something like: Just wanted to remind everyone that the class party is on Monday and the $5 is due please send it by Friday
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| Posted 6/17/08 5:42 PM |
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JRD2008
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
I would say something like-
Just a reminder that if you would like to contribute to the class teachers gift please have the $5.00 in by Friday, so we may present it to the Mrs. so and so on Monday at the class party.
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| Posted 6/17/08 5:51 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by JRD2008
I would say something like-
Just a reminder that if you would like to contribute to the class teachers gift please have the $5.00 in by Friday, so we may present it to the Mrs. so and so on Monday at the class party.
I agree with this wording.
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| Posted 6/17/08 6:41 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
wow nice gift what are you getting, i collected 2 for my class moms gift and that wa slike pulling teeth!!
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| Posted 6/17/08 7:58 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
I don't know that I'd send anything personally, maybe those families can't afford it
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| Posted 6/17/08 7:59 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
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| Posted 6/17/08 8:06 PM |
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by JRD2008
I would say something like-
Just a reminder that if you would like to contribute to the class teachers gift please have the $5.00 in by Friday, so we may present it to the Mrs. so and so on Monday at the class party.
I think this is worded perfectly
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| Posted 6/17/08 8:19 PM |
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ml110
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by JRD2008
I would say something like-
Just a reminder that if you would like to contribute to the class teachers gift please have the $5.00 in by Friday, so we may present it to the Mrs. so and so on Monday at the class party.
this is great wording!! it should be an optional thing for them to contribute to it... so this wording reminds them about it if they forgot, but it doesn't push it too much. good luck!!
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| Posted 6/17/08 8:31 PM |
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by shellybean
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
So the class mom tells you who contributes to your gift and who doesn't? That's a little tacky IMO.
I wouldn't send another note. Chances are if they didn't respond, they don't want to participate.
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| Posted 6/17/08 8:52 PM |
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stephaniea
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by shellybean
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
So the class mom tells you who contributes to your gift and who doesn't? That's a little tacky IMO.
I wouldn't send another note. Chances are if they didn't respond, they don't want to participate.
The teacher doesn't know who contributed or not. I have been class mom many times. This time of year for school age kids is very hectic. Send out a reminder note.
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:00 PM |
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by shellybean
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
So the class mom tells you who contributes to your gift and who doesn't? That's a little tacky IMO.
I wouldn't send another note. Chances are if they didn't respond, they don't want to participate.
why is that tacky???
if you want to contribute you do and your name goes on the card if you dont send in for the gift you either get your own gift or your name doesnt go on
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:01 PM |
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jules
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by JRD2008
I would say something like-
Just a reminder that if you would like to contribute to the class teachers gift please have the $5.00 in by Friday, so we may present it to the Mrs. so and so on Monday at the class party.
that is perfect
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:03 PM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
I would send a reminder...
Obviously, I don't have a school aged child, but I would totally forget and need that reminder.
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:05 PM |
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jules
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by MamaNDaddyof3
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by shellybean
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
So the class mom tells you who contributes to your gift and who doesn't? That's a little tacky IMO.
I wouldn't send another note. Chances are if they didn't respond, they don't want to participate.
why is that tacky???
if you want to contribute you do and your name goes on the card if you dont send in for the gift you either get your own gift or your name doesnt go on
IMO that i think is kinda wrong. I think that no matter who contributes it should be signed from the CLASS.
Singling out kids (by not having their names on the card) who have PARENTS that didn't contribte IMO is totally wrong
You don't know what a family is going through that may affect their participation. And NO CHILD should feel bad about that.
SORRY IMO that is wrong!
Message edited 6/17/2008 9:07:35 PM.
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:06 PM |
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by jules
Posted by MamaNDaddyof3
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by shellybean
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
So the class mom tells you who contributes to your gift and who doesn't? That's a little tacky IMO.
I wouldn't send another note. Chances are if they didn't respond, they don't want to participate.
why is that tacky???
if you want to contribute you do and your name goes on the card if you dont send in for the gift you either get your own gift or your name doesnt go on
IMO that i think is kinda wrong. I think that no matter who contributes it should be signed from the CLASS.
Singling out kids who have PARENTS that didn't contribte IMO is totally wrong
You don't know what a family is going through that may affect their participation. And NO CHILD should feel bad about that.
SORRY IMO that is wrong!
I guess I never really thought of it that way
but at the PTA meeting they said if they dont send in for a gift you dont put their name but when you collect for a party and some parents dont send in money you cant exclude any child
eta.....the children never see the card so no one knows who gave and who didnt but now that I keep thinking about it it is kind of not fair tio the child
Message edited 6/17/2008 9:10:58 PM.
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jules
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by MamaNDaddyof3
I guess I never really thought of it that way
but at the PTA meeting they said if they dont send in for a gift you dont put their name but when you collect for a party and some parents dont send in money you cant exclude any child
I agree with sending the second notice. Lord knows i am beyond forgetful and would find a second reminder helpful.
But i would be considerate to all the childrens feelings and sign the card from the CLASS. That has got to be a really horrible feeling for a little kid to not have their name with everyone elses.
eta...even if the kids never see the card. I think i would still opt signing it from THE CLASS. jmho
Message edited 6/17/2008 9:13:36 PM.
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:12 PM |
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by jules
Posted by MamaNDaddyof3
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by shellybean
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
So the class mom tells you who contributes to your gift and who doesn't? That's a little tacky IMO.
I wouldn't send another note. Chances are if they didn't respond, they don't want to participate.
why is that tacky???
if you want to contribute you do and your name goes on the card if you dont send in for the gift you either get your own gift or your name doesnt go on
IMO that i think is kinda wrong. I think that no matter who contributes it should be signed from the CLASS.
Singling out kids (by not having their names on the card) who have PARENTS that didn't contribte IMO is totally wrong
You don't know what a family is going through that may affect their participation. And NO CHILD should feel bad about that.
SORRY IMO that is wrong!
Agree 100%. It's not the child's fault the parent's can't afford it, or they don't care, etc. I think it's 100% wrong for the PTA to tell you how to sign the cards.
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:27 PM |
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Re: should send another letter??like a reminder??
Posted by stephaniea
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by shellybean
honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that dont send it in, its very frustrating!!
So the class mom tells you who contributes to your gift and who doesn't? That's a little tacky IMO.
I wouldn't send another note. Chances are if they didn't respond, they don't want to participate.
The teacher doesn't know who contributed or not. I have been class mom many times. This time of year for school age kids is very hectic. Send out a reminder note.
I was replying to the post that said "honestly in my class its always the kids who can afford it that don't send it in", so clearly she (being a teacher) knows exactly who contributed and who didn't.
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| Posted 6/17/08 9:28 PM |
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