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Be glad you don't live where I do. I received letters from the homeroom moms this year to contribute $80.00 and $70.00 (5th and 3rd grade respectively). This was for the whole year and covered the Specials teachers also but for the first time I didn't contribute to either class. I decided to just buy the gifts myself.
Be glad you don't live where I do. I received letters from the homeroom moms this year to contribute $80.00 and $70.00 (5th and 3rd grade respectively). This was for the whole year and covered the Specials teachers also but for the first time I didn't contribute to either class. I decided to just buy the gifts myself.
I don't know about your school, but sometimes those collections from the room parents are mainly to pay for the classroom parties for the children, with only a small part of the donation going to gifts for the teachers.
I don't know about your school, but sometimes those collections from the room parents are mainly to pay for the classroom parties for the children, with only a small part of the donation going to gifts for the teachers.
Has it always been this way?? Course I'm in my mid 60's..and maybe things were more simpler back then...Back then gifts/cards if given to a teacher was strictly a personal thing done by a student (thru parents who followed their child's direction)..and never that I know of did any $$ asked for of my parent's to load any fund by any such "Parent Moms" group????
Yikes..Times has truly changed..even since I raised my 2 sons who are now 37 and 40 respectively....Never got a better to pay Zip??????
Agreed. That's why I give edible gifts, gift cards, and a personalized card to teachers. I refuse to contribute to anyone's clutter. Even with the edible gifts, if it's something they don't eat, it's the thought that counts (they know we thought of them) and they can leave it in the break room for others.
I usually give something like a small box of ruffles or something. I figure, if they don't want it for themselves, they can *gasp* re-gift, and have one less gift they need to buy for someone else.
Well, seriously, what do you suggest? The gift generally has to be something non-perishable, which leaves out fresh fruit, veggies, meats, etc. Diabetic diets are not as strict these days as they used to be; most diabetics can eat A cookie, A piece of candy, etc. Fruit raises one's blood sugar was well.
With all the dietary restrictions people have imposed on themselves lately (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc w/o a medical reason), it's probably better not to give food at all.
That is your opinion. My food gifts, in addition to gift cards and cards, have been very well received. One even called it the most thoughtful gift she'd ever received (in her case, I knew she liked to cook, and loved veggies, so I gave her a basket of local fresh-farm produce and some condiment pairings).
When I don't know that many specifics, I keep it more general. And if they can't eat it, again, they can re-gift it, put it in the break room, or serve it at their own holiday gathering. You give how you wish, and I will give how I wish. For me, people I don't know well get gift cards and/or food/beverages. I try to tie it to something I do know about them, when possible.
I, of all people, have more food limitations than anyone I possibly know. Yet, I still prefer non-clutter gifts such as experiences, food, gift cards, over clutter. So, to each their own.
I usually give something like a small box of ruffles or something. I figure, if they don't want it for themselves, they can *gasp* re-gift, and have one less gift they need to buy for someone else.
That some people are possibly presumptuous (since I never said cookies or candy) and maybe unimaginative (not thinking about the gift receiver, as I try to pick something based on what I do know about the person).
That some people are possibly presumptuous (since I never said cookies or candy) and maybe unimaginative (not thinking about the gift receiver, as I try to pick something based on what I do know about the person).
And you know ALL about each teacher's likes and dislikes? We have lists on file at the office. This year one teacher likes beef jerky and protein shakes. Those make wonderful gifts. without the lists I'd have no clue. I don't have time to hang out and get to know their preferences.
And you know ALL about each teacher's likes and dislikes? We have lists on file at the office. This year one teacher likes beef jerky and protein shakes. Those make wonderful gifts. without the lists I'd have no clue. I don't have time to hang out and get to know their preferences.
No. Again, I did not say that. You are welcome to try rereading the posts.
No. Again, I did not say that. You are welcome to try rereading the posts.
I don't have time fo that either! This thread has become ridiculous. We have actual teachers saying no thanks on the gifts, and you saying they're wrong. That makes no sense. I'm glad you are such a wonderfully thoughtful gift giver. The original question was about a gift for a teacher the op doesn't even like. My answer is still no.
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without the lists I'd have no clue. I don't have time to hang out and get to know their preferences.
