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Hi curious on Long Island, it seems common parents let kids take day off from school on their bdays...is that considered an unexcused absence? and do you tell school it's my kids bday so she's not coming in? Also in Nassau county what is average $ you give to a classmate when invited to a Bat Mitzvah party? Do you consider the venue? Like a kiddush lunch versus an all out dinner party late into the night? $36, $54 or more? thanks in advance for input...(although most likely this thread will also veer off topic into sarcasm and who knows what else)
Hi curious on Long Island, it seems common parents let kids take day off from school on their bdays...is that considered an unexcused absence? and do you tell school it's my kids bday so she's not coming in? Also in Nassau county what is average $ you give to a classmate when invited to a Bat Mitzvah party? Do you consider the venue? Like a kiddush lunch versus an all out dinner party late into the night? $36, $54 or more? thanks in advance for input...(although most likely this thread will also veer off topic into sarcasm and who knows what else)
My winter birthday child only gets her bday off if we are away on vacation. Last year for her 16th we took a vacation as opposed to a party with 200 'friends'. Her choice.
As for the party $36 for a friend, $54 for a closer friend.
I have never known anyone who gave their child a day off for their birthday. And yes, that would be an unexcused absence if the parents told the truth about the reason for the absence.
$36 or $54? Why not $30 or 50$?( just wondering why you came up with that Dollar amount) Hey I was never allowed to take off from school for my Birthday . However I used to take a day off work for my birthday. Haven't done that in years.
$36 or $54? Why not $30 or 50$?( just wondering why you came up with that Dollar amount) Hey I was never allowed to take off from school for my Birthday . However I used to take a day off work for my birthday. Haven't done that in years.
The Hebrew word for "life" (chai) has a numerical value of 18. When we give monetary gifts or donations, we give in multiples of 18 for a good and long life for the recipient.
I have never known anyone who gave their child a day off for their birthday. And yes, that would be an unexcused absence if the parents told the truth about the reason for the absence.
Ferris Bueller: The key to faking out the parents is the clammy hands. It's a good non-specific symptom; I'm a big believer in it. A lot of people will tell you that a good phony fever is a dead lock, but, uh... you get a nervous mother, you could wind up in a doctor's office. That's worse than school. You fake a stomach cramp, and when you're bent over, moaning and wailing, you lick your palms. It's a little childish and stupid, but then, so is high school.
The key to calling your child in sick is just what Ferris said: a good non-specific symptom. My daughter's first ever day off from school for her birthday was sophomore year; seeing as Disneyitis was a dead giveaway, stomach cramps and light-headedness worked like a charm. We all felt that way coming off Mission Space.
I have never known anyone who gave their child a day off for their birthday. And yes, that would be an unexcused absence if the parents told the truth about the reason for the absence.
The Hebrew word for "life" (chai) has a numerical value of 18. When we give monetary gifts or donations, we give in multiples of 18 for a good and long life for the recipient.
I never knew of that. I've been to a bunch of Bar Mitzvahs and gave $75-$100. I hope I didn't offend anyone. Does the same rate of monetary gifts apply to Jewish weddings as well?
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. However I used to take a day off work for my birthday. Haven't done that in years.
