Public School Fundraisers

Jolynne_Smyth
Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:56:41 +0000

I also have refused to participate in fundraisers for my daughter’s kindergarten. They are unending, and I just will give them a check at the end of the year. The PTO even discussed publicizing this as a parent option (no fundraising by/for your child–you just send in check) but that ultimately was rejected as not promoting ‘involvement’ in the elem school. Whatever!

That said, I just coordinated a big HS book-store fundraiser (a percentage of very purchase made at Barnes & Noble on a particular day went to HS scholarships). We had student entertainment & parents got to socialize (something HS parents don’t always have a chance to do w/other parents!).

That was a low (or no) cost investment & worked out great! I agree w/you, though–no go on the selling…!