I'm so glad I've given up on school fundraisers

Dymphna · 10-02-2008, 04:44 PM

I've got three kids in the same school now and a few weeks ago, they all came home whining about the stupid "Big Blast Party" that they have for that stupid fundraiser.

I felt guilty about telling them no because the older ones had seen this party and their friends got to go in the past. My niece also goes to school there, so my mother was asking me about the fundraiser, so she could make her obligatory purchases. I thought about caving in, but stuck to my guns.

I'm so glad I did. In the past they always held the party during school hours and the kids who didn't go got to sit in class and watch movies and play games. This year they are holding the party after school. Kids with names in the first half of the alphabet go from 5-6 and the second half go from 6:15-7:15. How many parents will have to take off early to get their kids to this thing at 5? My kids have extra curricular activities that evening anyway and wouldn't be able to go anyway. Aw shucks.

StrawberryGal · 10-02-2008, 04:46 PM

I didn't do the school fundraisers either. It's Yankee Candles products only. I'm not a fan of Yankee candles....

moviegirl1980 · 10-02-2008, 05:15 PM

We do the thing w/ the Big Blast but it is during school. The kids that do not do it do games and movies and such. The party is actually done by the Fundraiser people not the school which is why we(the school) do somethign else for the other kids. A fun time is had by all. It seem like lots of schools to the same fundraiser now.

I need some candle though....hmm maybe we should do that one.

StrawberryGal · 10-02-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by moviegirl1980

We do the thing w/ the Big Blast but it is during school. The kids that do not do it do games and movies and such. The party is actually done by the Fundraiser people not the school which is why we(the school) do somethign else for the other kids. A fun time is had by all. It seem like lots of schools to the same fundraiser now.

I need some candle though....hmm maybe we should do that one.

I have WAY too many candles. I was the PartyLite Consultant, and I still have BIG box full of candles waiting to be use.

huntr1 · 10-02-2008, 07:19 PM

I'd much rather give the teacher $20.00 worth of supplies than buy some stupid piece of crap for $20.00 so the school can get $5.00. I told all 3 teachers that and that if they need anything for school to send a note home with my kid and I'll get it for them.

10-02-2008, 07:22 PM

I said, "NO" long ago.

My son doesn't even bring the packets home. He throws them away in a school trashcan.

Pete · 10-02-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wenchy

I said, "NO" long ago.

My son doesn't even bring the packets home. He throws them away in a school trashcan.

When Boy was younger and they had the Big Blast Party I went to school and got him and took him to lunch at McDonalds, then took him back.

*RoseRed* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wenchy

I said, "NO" long ago.

My son doesn't even bring the packets home. He throws them away in a school trashcan.

Girl Scout cookies once a year is good enough for us!

hotmomma · 10-02-2008, 07:39 PM

I hate them too. I have to tell my daughter every time that the people I work with also have kids in school and they will be buying from their own kids. They don't waste time anymore either. Its ridiculus to have a fundraiser packet in with the first day of school papers. I remember we use to sell candy bars when I was in school........mmmmmmmmmm. Do they still do that?

huntr1 · 10-02-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hotmomma

I hate them too. I have to tell my daughter every time that the people I work with also have kids in school and they will be buying from their own kids. They don't waste time anymore either. Its ridiculus to have a fundraiser packet in with the first day of school papers. I remember we use to sell candy bars when I was in school........mmmmmmmmmm. Do they still do that?

I don't think so, but Cub Scouts sell Chocolate Covered Popcorn. It's

. Want some?

10-02-2008, 04:44 PM	#1
Dymphna Loyalty, Friendship, Love Member Since: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,681	I'm so glad I've given up on school fundraisers I've got three kids in the same school now and a few weeks ago, they all came home whining about the stupid "Big Blast Party" that they have for that stupid fundraiser. I felt guilty about telling them no because the older ones had seen this party and their friends got to go in the past. My niece also goes to school there, so my mother was asking me about the fundraiser, so she could make her obligatory purchases. I thought about caving in, but stuck to my guns. I'm so glad I did. In the past they always held the party during school hours and the kids who didn't go got to sit in class and watch movies and play games. This year they are holding the party after school. Kids with names in the first half of the alphabet go from 5-6 and the second half go from 6:15-7:15. How many parents will have to take off early to get their kids to this thing at 5? My kids have extra curricular activities that evening anyway and wouldn't be able to go anyway. Aw shucks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Ná glac pioc comhairle gan comhairle ban.
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10-02-2008, 05:15 PM	#3
moviegirl1980 It's only life.... Member Since: May 2008 Location: Waldorf Posts: 306	We do the thing w/ the Big Blast but it is during school. The kids that do not do it do games and movies and such. The party is actually done by the Fundraiser people not the school which is why we(the school) do somethign else for the other kids. A fun time is had by all. It seem like lots of schools to the same fundraiser now. I need some candle though....hmm maybe we should do that one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ What is meant to be will always find a way. Don't regret anything that once made you smile.
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10-02-2008, 07:19 PM	#5
huntr1 . Member Since: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,840	I'd much rather give the teacher $20.00 worth of supplies than buy some stupid piece of crap for $20.00 so the school can get $5.00. I told all 3 teachers that and that if they need anything for school to send a note home with my kid and I'll get it for them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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10-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
Wenchy Guest Posts: n/a	I said, "NO" long ago. My son doesn't even bring the packets home. He throws them away in a school trashcan. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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10-02-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
hotmomma mmmmhmmmmm Member Since: Apr 2007 Location: not sure Posts: 1,420	I hate them too. I have to tell my daughter every time that the people I work with also have kids in school and they will be buying from their own kids. They don't waste time anymore either. Its ridiculus to have a fundraiser packet in with the first day of school papers. I remember we use to sell candy bars when I was in school........mmmmmmmmmm. Do they still do that? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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