Am I just being a grump? Would you attend this fundraiser?

[happygirl]

In my opinion, it is not about the taste of the food good or bad. it is about the participation. It shows your Boys you care about community events.

As far as the shades maybe there was a manufacturor delay. I would politely ask.

I agree with all of this

 

[iwrbnd]

I have 4 kids and feel like there is constantly a fundraiser or donation request! I feel nickel and dimed to death! $20 bucks here and $20 bucks there really add up! I've learned to do some but not all and be okay with that.

 

[eeyorethegreat]

I have 4 kids and feel like there is constantly a fundraiser or donation request! I feel nickel and dimed to death! $20 bucks here and $20 bucks there really add up! I've learned to do some but not all and be okay with that.

I hear you there! Same position with my family. plus I teach (at least until the end of the school year- I am moving on to other ventures) at a Pre k that funds the teeny tiny salaries of the teachers solely by fundraising. Not only must I be present at all of the fundraisers as part of my job but I also have to donate items for what ever the given fundraiser is or order from what ever the catalog is. So basically I've had to spend money so I can get paid .

As for the OP I really do think you have a valid question about the last fundraiser and why the screen wasnt put up. Don't feel chicken about asking as a parent participating in the program, you have a right to know why it wasn't followed through on. I would expect my parents to ask me!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

I have 4 kids and feel like there is constantly a fundraiser or donation request! I feel nickel and dimed to death! $20 bucks here and $20 bucks there really add up! I've learned to do some but not all and be okay with that.

I hear you! Every week something comes home that asks for a donation or to sell an item, etc. I do a lot of charity work and donate to multiple charities, but I don't want them to constantly come at me through my kids. It puts me on the spot when I have to explain why I do/don't donate to particular causes.

As for the playground, you have every right to ask, but if you're shy, the best thing to do would be to mention it to one of the "loud" moms. Something like "Hey, I see the fundraiser is coming up again, do you think they'll have the playground fixed beforehand?" You know, plant the seed and let her do the asking for you... lol

Since your son has food allergies, you could easily bow out of the event itself. If anyone asks, just say that your son's allergies would not permit it. But I doubt anyone will ask.

 

[fortheluvofpooh]

It's a church-based preschool, so it's a non-profit. I think if they talk it up a lot at school, and the boys really want to go, we'll go. We've got a lot on our plate right now (we're moving ), so if the boys aren't that interested we'll just stay home. I'm too much of a chicken to ask about the shade -- I'm just not sure how I could phrase it without sounding like I wanted to know what happened to all the money that was donated at last year's event (which IS really what I want to know ). Thanks for the input, guys. --Katie

maybe just say, I noticed the shades are not completely up, could I help install them and get the project out of the way?

 

[Ellen aka Snow White]

A lot of "for profit" daycares do fundraisers to help keep the weekly tuition lower. With the cost of everything going up, doing fundraisers help them off set expenses. Yes they are a for profit business but to meet expenses and make a profit they have to bring in X dollars. They are limited to how many children they can care for, so doing fundraisers help bring in the needed money without going up on the weekly tuition and/or other fees. By not supporting the fundraisers you are asking to pay more each week.

 

[HunnyPots]

Why would you be afraid to ask about last year's unfinished project or the plans for this year's funds? When you make a charitible contribution you have every right to know how that money is being used.

Personally, I think the school has some nerve to be holding yet another fundraiser after not following through with the previous one. It's great that you love the school and all, but this is how fundraisers get out of hand. BTDT!

 

[ceecee]

In my opinion, it is not about the taste of the food good or bad. it is about the participation. It shows your Boys you care about community events.

As far as the shades maybe there was a manufacturor delay. I would politely ask.

 

[QVCshopper]

My kid's preschool is heavy on the fundraising, too. The big things have been a gift basket raffel, family fair, and a fun run, along with many (and I mean many) little charity things and donations throughout the year. I also have to bring in snack about 1x per month per kid, which included 2 juices, 2 boxes of snacks, napkins, and cups--easily $10 each time. I've spent a small fortune at this point, but I've done it because I like the school and my kids enjoy it. It's a for-profit preschool.

This weekend is the fun run, and it's amazing how many of the families are claiming to be out of town and can't participate. I think the school's gone too far and people are getting annoyed. Not many people are coming back next year and a big reason is the fund raising. I'm volunteering and walking the race, though--guess I'm a big sap.

 

[horseshowmom]

In my case, I would definitely want to know when the shade was going to be completed. I would casually work it into the conversation - maybe something about summer being almost here and then asking if we know yet when the shade will be completed.

 

[FoundMyPrince]

DD's school had a big fundraiser last year to purchase playground equipment. The equipment was purchased and sat on the playground, to be put together, for over a year. Then the this year they had another big fundraiser for play equipment. I asked why they needed more equipment when the new equipment was sitting there, not put together. Seemed logical to me! Well, it just hadn't been done yet. We skipped out on this year's fundraiser.

OP: I'd ask someone about the shade. Schools have a lot of fundraisers and you don't have to participate in every one of them! Someone mentioned that schools have fundraisers to keep the cost of tuition down...well who you do you think puts together those baskets to auction off or who buys those spaghetti dinners? Many times it's the same people that pay the tuition in the first place.

(I'm off my soapbox now. Can you tell I dislike fundraisers?)

 

[gardenergirl]

Don't feel guilty if you don't want to go. Don't go. It's suppose to be voluntary. If anyone asks (and why would they ask??) just tell them you can't make it. You don't have to say you want to see the results of your last donation....or the food sucks. You've got plenty on your plate It's a big time commitment to go back to the school for those types of things, and with preschoolers I would never have gone to the first one! How exhausting.

They've already given you another "opportunity to give."