The school sends a note home wednesday about the Christmas program on Dec 12. Im excited, its our first such event. Then today the school sends a note home stating parents are not invited because of "space restriction and legal occupancy limit". I dont understand why there is a Christmas program when parents arent allowed? Why disrupt 2 days of school (practice Mon and no AM kindergarden Tues just PM hours for the program) for the school to get their jollies? Is this normal?
I have to admit, Im ticked. I really want to call the school and in a nice way say WTF. I really need advice. Thanks in advance.
2006-12-08 10:04:42 · 20 answers · asked by Stewiesgal 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Part of the letter sent home today " Normally, we would invite parents and friends of the school to attend because we know how much you enjoy watching your children on stage. However, due to space restrictions and the legal occupancy limit of the building, we cannot accommodate visitors at this performance. Traditionally, there would also be an evening performance for parents, but due to timing and logistics it is not feasible at this time. ......................As always we encourage active parent participation in school, and it is truly with regret that we much discourage your attendance..........We hope you understand our predicament."
2006-12-08 11:16:59 · update #1
What the hell? Who are they putting it on for then? And what kid wants to be in a program when his parents aren't even going to get to see him?
I say don't let your kid be in the program and get a bunch of other parents to do the same. Maybe next year they'll change their minds about not letting parents attend.
If you're not up for that then just let your son/daughter be in the program and you and your husband go anyway. What are they gonna do--kick you out?
2006-12-08 10:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If it is the first time they're doing this program, maybe they made some mistakes planning it and suddenly realized they wouldn't have enough space to accommodate everyone. They're already planned it, so they panicked and sent a note home. I'm not saying it's acceptable, but it just might have be a human mistake and not a crappy school policy.
I'd call and ask about the details, you don't have to be confrontational. If you know other parents, you can encourage them to call as well. Perhaps there is another venue or they could do two shorter shows and have half the parents attend each one.
Good grief, don't listen to the person up top that says to pull your child out of the program. It's not your little kindergartner's fault, they won't understand why they can't participate!
2006-12-08 10:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by eli_star 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
My daughter is 9 and he have never had any school function where parents are not allowed and she has attended a very large elemtary school before. I would call the school office and complain. Im sure there are lots of other parents that are complaining too. Tell them you have never heard of this happening to anyone you know and ask them to explain. Also, ask if they will taping the program so parents can receive a copy. Tell them you are not comfortable allowing your child to attend a program where you are not allowed. Normally schools have an open door policy with parents. Odds are if enough parents complain then they may change the No Parents Allowed rule. Good Luck.
2006-12-08 10:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
That is beyond wrong. It is the first event and if their is no space how do they expect the parents to support their child. I'm sure every child was counting om mommy and daddy to come and bask in their little ones glory. I advise that you get a group of parents of the little ones together and you all complain to the school . It isn't fair and it makes no sense. I'm sure if enough parents come then the school will change its mind. I'm sorry you had to be exposed to just how inconsiderate school officials are.
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2016-10-05 01:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What??? You are right to be angry! I would be too! I agree, what is the point of having a program if no one can go watch?!? I would call them and ask what the point is. It is a hard situation, I would say to keep your child out of it but that would be punishing him/her also and that isn't right either... If you have a school roster call some of the other parents and see what there thoughts are on the matter. Good luck!
2006-12-08 10:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by lover_of_paints_&_quarter_horses 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd pull my kid OUT of the program. Yes the child would be disappointed but if enough parents did that then there would be NO program. I can understand them not wanting any "backstage parents" the ones who want "little johnny/janie" to be out front and the star of the program but no parents coming at all...Nope not for my kid.
2006-12-08 17:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would be furious. Our school has a spring program and a christmas program. They divide the school up and half do the spring and the rest do the christmas. That way all parents can attend. Try suggesting that to your school.
2006-12-08 10:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by Cannuck 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think that they should have the program at night. That is when my schools did it so kids that did not want to participate did not have to attend and parents were welcome. Many parents love attending these and like to video tape it. Maybe next year they will plan a little better.
2006-12-08 10:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would definitley call the school. That is ridiculous. I cant even understand why they would not invite parents after going through the trouble of pratice, etc... Definitley call Monday morning
2006-12-08 10:36:17 · answer #10 · answered by Blondi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋