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M_S
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 Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: Giving a group-gift to the teacher - like it/hate it? |
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| I like the idea that the teacher gets one big thing, instead of 20 separate items, but sometimes the way the gift is collected puts me off. Like:- this year the room Mom sent home notes - $25 from each kid for a group gift. I think it's too high.- 1/2 of the gathered money is spent on Flowers or cookies, and only 1/2 goes to the gift or gift-card.- the "gatherer" parent's kid gets to present it to the teacher, sigh- if parents are contributing any amount they'd like, amount is put next to the kid's name in the card!- in our case, we dont' know what is being bought till the money is gathered. I'd like to know before contributing what is being bought.I could take over the collection and gift buying ofcourse, but our school does not give out phone numbers/emails, so collecting is a hassle.anyway, just wondering if anyone else likes the group-gift idea, but shies away from it due to associated hassles? |
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ddarlenemay11
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:46 am Post subject: |
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| BADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD IDEA!!!!!! We tried to do that with our cheerleading coach and it will just never work. Some never paid us back, we couldn't decideon a gift, nobody was really happy at the end of it, i am gald it's over, but out some money. |
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I Am Heather
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:52 am Post subject: |
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| Both my mom and sister are teachers, and both GREATLY prefer getting a group gift from the class, which is something they can actually use, opposed to 20 smaller gifts (I can't even tell you how many "World's Greatest Teacher" mugs, Christmas ornaments, picture frames, etc. they have). That said, perhaps some rules need to be put in place for organizing this more effectively, specifically not putting the amount each family put in next to the child's name on the card (what is the point of that? Surely the teacher doesn't care). Although it is difficult to organize, it does mean a lot to the teacher, and that's who is really important in this scenario anyway. |
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kat
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:07 am Post subject: |
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| I think most teachers prefer one gift to several smaller ones. I like the group gift idea, but so far my kids have never had to chip in more than $5 each and we collect the money before we buy the gift and if some kids don't contribute then we don't make an issue of it. Usually we just send a note to the school that gets passed out to all the kids in the classroom, so we don't really have to call or email anyone. We are usually able to get a nice gift basket or something. I agree that $25 is too much. I don't think any of the teachers I know expect a $400 gift at the end of the year. |
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wfhlembo
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:09 am Post subject: |
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| wow! That's a bit extreme! 25$ each!! wow.... I just got a note home from my son's class asking if we wanted to contribute 3-5$ for a gift certificate to a store in town..... I gave my $5 in, and made sure my name was on the envelope.... putting the amount next to the kids names??? wow. that's really bad, I've never heard of such petty things! I always know what the gift is before contributing, and I appreciate that someone has thought of it, and is willing to take their time to get it! good luck ♥ |
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curiousk
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: |
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| As a future teacher myself, I can already tell you that I would prefer a group gift to twenty smaller gifts that I have to put somewhere. But, the way the room mom is handling the situation is not right. The amount from each child is WAY to high...$5 is more reasonable. The entire class or a name drawn out of a hat should be how the gift is delivered. And, once all the money is collected, the parents should be informed what is going to be bought with the money, or even before if it is known that everyone will be indeed giving $5. The situation could be handled much better, just the right person needs to be in charge. |
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Michelle J
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:23 am Post subject: |
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| As a teacher this is a great gift. I have more mugs, plaques, pads, bags than you can imagine. If you are the room mom, my suggestion is to just send a note home with each child, with your name and address, phone number etc. Tell them to send the monies into the teacher in an envelope with your name on it by a certain date. That way you will have enough time to get a gift card. Don't ask for a certain amount just what ever the parents think they can send. This way you are not expecting an amount and can purchase a card for whatever amount you receive. Some of my favorites were:1. A gift certificate to our local spa for a 1 hour massage2. A gift certificate to that same spa for a mani/ pedi3. A gift card to Target and a small basket from Bath & Body Works4. A gift card to Books a MillionI personally think this works out better and lets each child be involved, have them all sign a card too........ I love those :)Michelle |
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mommy2squee
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:26 am Post subject: |
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| we never contribute to a group gift. My son always presents something separate. |
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LYNN IN FL
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:49 am Post subject: |
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| I gotta say that $25 is nuts!! Sorry, I am sure the teacher would prefer a gift card but the amount is just stupid. If there is between 20 and 25 kids per class thats a nice gift! I can't understand why there are not phone numbers and email addresses exchanged. I agree with you, this one is added hassels. |
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Rach30
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:06 am Post subject: |
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| We have never been asked to do a group gift. So I have always done a nice bouquet of flowers me and my children pick from our garden. We work hard growing those flowers and my children love to give them to their teachers. I always put them in a nice tin or something they can use in the classroom for holding things or take home and use for something. Not everyone can afford $25 for each Teacher.If I was asked I would contribute in anyway I can. I think gift cards are the way to go if you can afford it. I don't think calling out what each student contributed is right this was a group gift not a contest, so why tell her who spent the most $$. That is just someone try to show off there! |
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♥Layla's Mommy♥
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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| i think they should say donate at least like 10-15 bucks, give more if you want. also they should NOT put the ammount beside each kids name. i think the mom over this is a kiss @ss! |
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Katie G
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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| As a teacher I PREFER getting group gifts. My room mother put a note in my kids mailboxes, stapled so I didn't read it. All but 2 parents put money in. GOOD LUCK. |
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pcho
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Like it -- LOVE IT! The next time any of you need to organize a group gift, check out www.fromeveryone.com. It was created by mom's who, after organizing class gifts for their kid's preschool, decided there had to be a better way! Online, anytime, no more checks to collect, no more running around to have people sign the card, and no more driving to the store. We wanted to make it easy, fun and kind of pretty (we've got 5 boys between the 2 of us!). Check it out and let us know what you think. Paula Cho, Founder, from: Everyone |
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