I am the Room Mom in my daughter's kindergarden class. I am responsible for all the parties and such. As a parent would you prefer to send things to parties?(cookies , plates, food, ect.) Or, would you rather send money ($5 per party) and let the room mom buy all the stuff? Also, if you want to send things would you prefer a note with a list of things we need or a phone call requesting items?
2006-09-12 09:24:38 · 17 answers · asked by arl21amber 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
With extensive experience as room mother, and every other job available on the PTO board from K - 10th I can tell you that "most" parents had rather send cash and let the room mother do all the work. The parents who want to be involved however, had rather send things. If you opt for having them send the goodies, a phone call would work better. A note can be easily ignored, and often is. A phone call puts them more "on the spot" and forces them to make a decision. Just call them and tell them the things still needed and let them pick what they want to send.
2006-09-12 09:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give the option and let the parents decide if they'd rather send money or items for the party.
Personally I enjoy making cupcakes or baking cookies and including my child so that they feel as if they are contributing as well.
On the other hand, I think that some parents would find it easier to send in the money.
Also , I would like to suggest that it be mentioned that it isn't required to send anything because some families, especially large families, that have low income, may not have the money or the extra groceries to spare. This way the don't feel as if they are letting their child or you the teacher down.
. It's always nice to have a list this way you know exactly what you will need from us parents.
Maybe you could even have the parent check off what that particular parent will bring in or bake so that you know that you will be getting all the things needed.
I hope this information helped you.
God Bless !
2006-09-12 16:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by swhm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer to bring something, but that's me. Everybody's different. Maybe you could make it an option. That way if someone is busy one week they can just send in the five dollars, but if they have time and want to participate the next, they can bring something.
As far as what to bring, I would make a list, attached with a note saying that the list was of things that were needed, and if you planned to bring something from the list, to call your number and let you know. And that way, a day or two before a party you'll know what you still need, and you can use the money to pick up those items...
Hope I helped!
2006-09-12 16:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by still waiting 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think the money idea is best. Suppose you had a party and there were 30 batches of rice crispy treats and nothing else. Some mothers don't have time to bake. Others don't have the desire. With the money, you could get what you want and need without question. I'd send a note and follow up with a call, as notes tend to disappear in back-pack-land.
2006-09-12 16:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer to send something. I also agree that $5 a party is a little steep. There are 18 kids in my sons preschool class and if there are 18 b-days and thanksgiving, christmas, valentine's, etc., I'm going to wonder where my money is going. I think a note and a call would be fine. I get all of the notes from school, but I forget. A reminder call would be greatly appreciated. But don't be offended if people give you their cell number and don't answer. They might be busy, but appreciate the reminder just the same
2006-09-12 16:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some moms (or dads) are really into making stuff. Or they may not have the cash to send in.
In some families where both parents work or there is only one parent, the parent(s) may prefer to send in money,
Why don't you give them a choice?
Also, you need to send a note AND call cuz some of the kids will forget to give the note to their parent.
Either way, someone will be upset.
2006-09-12 16:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I would prefer someone post a list of items wanted for a party and people can either choose to bring an item or not. Never expect everyone to, you will have to pick up the difference and never, ever ask a kid. Remember, 5 bucks isn't a lot to some of us, but for some parents, it is the difference between food on the table or your kids going hungry.
2006-09-12 16:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally would like to send the food myself. This gives a chance for me and my child to do it together. Home baked stuff is better than store bought to! Have fun making it and eating it. I do understand many parents dont have the time to do a lot of things in the evening but I do prefer to send food myself.
2006-09-12 16:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by Keith Perry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather be invited to come and help with the party, or at least get the opportunity to send something my daughter and I had made together.
There's no way I could afford $5 per party. Isn't it just rude to ask parents to do that?
A letter sent out AHEAD of time asking parents to call you with what they could bring would be appreciated, then if you don't get enough responses, call the parents.
2006-09-12 16:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs.Fine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have rather had a list sent home of all items needed where i could have checked off the things i wanted to send in or bring myself.
2006-09-12 16:28:48 · answer #10 · answered by mkb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋