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siren
LIF Infant
Member since 8/07 219 total posts
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pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
My son just moved up to pre-school last month (it's all part of Montessori daycare) and he was invited to a birthday party for one of the kids. I really don't know most of his classmates yet and don't know this child. We can't go to the party b/c it's my niece's communion. What's the etiquette? Do we send a gift for the child to daycare? TIA!
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Posted 3/19/15 7:38 PM |
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Mom0710
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/14 682 total posts
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Re: pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
I've gotten both. We have gotten gifts from kids that didn't attend. We have also just got a sorry we cannot make it. I don't think there is an etiquette. Do whatever works for you.
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Posted 3/19/15 9:38 PM |
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nferrandi
too excited for words
Member since 10/05 18538 total posts
Name: Nicole
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Re: pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
I just had DS bday party. He's been in school with these kids since September and even a few from last year. We had 8 kids not come to his party and not one sent a gift. So I think you're fine not sending anything.
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Posted 3/20/15 7:26 AM |
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TreAnt427
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Member since 8/06 8652 total posts
Name: Tracy
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Re: pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
If you don't know the child that well, I wouldn't send a gift. I would only send a gift if it was someone that my child was very friendly with.
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Posted 3/20/15 8:44 AM |
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SHOPAHOLIC
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Re: pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
Posted by TreAnt427
If you don't know the child that well, I wouldn't send a gift. I would only send a gift if it was someone that my child was very friendly with.
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Posted 3/20/15 8:57 AM |
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siren
LIF Infant
Member since 8/07 219 total posts
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Re: pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
Thank you all for your responses! That's what I was hoping, but I didn't want to offend so early in the class!
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Posted 3/20/15 9:04 AM |
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shapla79
Where Does The Time Go?
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Re: pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
I've never bothered sending a gift if I already RSVP'd no to a party. The only time I have ever sent in a gift is when DS got sick the morning of the party that we had already RSVP'd yes to.
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Posted 3/20/15 10:14 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
Member since 3/07 13921 total posts
Name: ETC I LOVE YOU
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Re: pre-school birthday present (not going to party)
Ive sent gifts if i responded no to a party. But i do not think this is the norm lol
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Posted 3/20/15 12:31 PM |
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