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Sharpy :
Imagine how teachers feel. We actually have to TEACH while all that is going on.
2026-10-13 17:35:33
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𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖞 𝕸𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖊 ♡ :
Spirit week, 2 field trips, picture day, Halloween party, Kona ice, fundraiser & fall festival all within the same week.
2026-10-22 15:28:19
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Elo | Political Science :
Girl it’s CRAZY. And can we please have ONE event where they aren’t begging for money? Look I get it but please. We’re all broke 😭
2026-10-22 03:21:50
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proverbs31fam :
They don’t even let us come to eat lunch with our kids anymore so no I’m not buying a $60 box of chocolate so my child can win a “free” eraser
2026-10-21 13:38:24
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Elginsgirl :
I can only speak for the school I work with, but the goal of all these things really is to enrich your child's life. Granted, October is CRAZY...our craziest time of the year. Our fundraisers, of course, are optional. We don't pressure anyone to participate. We have done a fun run in the past and it's okay if you can't be there! Pick and choose what you can do. We are having a Toy Story 5 movie night this week. We are using some of the funds from our Fall Festival to provide the movie and one free popcorn/drink per person. The goal is to get the community involved, not to make money. Now, our Fall Festival was a fundraiser, after school. The parents who could make it came and those who couldn't didn't. It was $10 to enter and food items were $1 each. Admission included popcorn, 20 games to play (with candy and prizes), a maze, 3 bouncy houses, etc. Our school was BROKE prior to the fundraiser. We need every penny we can make. For field trips, it's rare for a parent to attend in our area. We keep our field trips at $10 or less and if the family cannot afford it the school (and sometimes the teacher) covers it. Our goal truly is to enrich the lives of the students. Spirit Week is wearing us out too 🤪 As a teacher, I spent money this month to dress up for cowgirl day, Character Walk (I was Bruno), Flag Day and Frida Kahlo Day. Ya girl is about broke. We do encourage everyone to get creative with Spirit Week and not spend a bunch of money (easier said than done). We havent forgotten that parents work, we work too (and most of us are parents too). When we are are school for the events, we aren't with our own children (mine are teens, so I get them out there volunteering). I do understand your frustration, just wanted to share from a teacher's perspective. I don't think any of us truly has time for any of it 🤪
2026-11-02 12:18:39
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Fallon Rose 🤍 :
And they are constantly asking for money. Like leave us alone, take it out of the budget if you want extravagant parties. I’m over it as a single mom. Every other day they are asking for more money and time.
2026-10-22 14:23:19
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Juniper :
Everyday it’s something. Don’t forget about those random ass half days 😭
2026-10-21 12:37:08
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AZ214 :
Yeah I’m a teacher and a working parent. We’re done sacrificing our lives for you. You’re not expected to do everything. Just do what you can or want to.
2026-10-23 23:08:18
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Glow 🫧 :
They asked for trunk or treat candy donations and then charged to get into the trunk or treat $15
2026-10-23 04:33:05
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Kayemsee :
Girl I’m a stay at home mom and it’s still rough
2026-10-20 14:34:16
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Shanna :
It’s ridiculous I told my kid straight up this year I’m not doing all this shit this year
2026-11-02 01:07:46
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Meagan Golden ✨ :
And if the school didn’t do any fun things, someone would have something negative to say about that too. Can’t win 🤷♀️
2026-10-23 17:13:29
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Coffee18 :
Now imagine how the teachers feel
2026-10-23 19:20:58
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ChakraChickens :
I don’t have kids, but man I wish I could attend all those events. You are SO lucky. Be grateful you GET to do that….
2026-10-23 10:10:32
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Chelsea41 :
And all the events are communicated by different means depending on the teacher. One uses an app? The other email. The other sends a paper reminder home which ends up at one of the two parents’ houses. I’m exhausted.
2026-10-20 18:24:34
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arich2113 :
You have the option to not do them 🤨
2026-10-23 11:57:35
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builtbyjazzy :
Idk how our parents did it.
2026-10-22 16:37:18
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Ashley :
I have kids ranging from 1st grade to a freshman in college. The way things have changed since my oldest was in elementary is INSANE. It was NEVER this much.
2026-10-22 13:29:31
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Beth Vallacqua :
Many of your kids teachers are also working parents and we do not plan these activities. I can never go to events at my own children’s school because the amount of extra time is crazy!
2026-10-23 09:36:20
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Viv and tay! :
I’m a stay at home mom and I’m sick of thisssss. You are a rockstar 💪🏻
2026-10-21 03:28:07
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Lyds :
Do what you can, youre still a good mom if you cant go
2026-10-15 00:38:09
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C.E. :
A lot of the things you mentioned are optional, and families don’t have to participate in everything. That said, schools and teachers shouldn’t have to constantly fundraise to provide students with meaningful, quality experiences, but unfortunately, that’s where we are. I wish more parents realized they have a voice in these issues. Instead of just sharing frustrations on social media, they can organize, attend school board meetings, and work together to address their concerns and advocate for better support for public schools.
2026-10-15 15:39:37
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roseannafromaz💙🔵💙 :
It is a lot a lot of fundraisers now because nobody wants to pay higher taxes to get the schools what they need.
2026-10-21 16:12:08
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Lucky :
single and working mom, I made it work.
2026-10-21 05:14:20
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Mel79 :
I was a SAHM with 3 kids and still missed some of it- due to a sibling’s needs or a conflict with something going on at the same time in sibling’s class. I agree- it is just way too much.
2026-10-21 15:44:09
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