Moneymatters, I am not sure having the govt give out more money helps. Look how much $ is already out there. I like the idea that as we fundraise we can direct the $ to where it's needed in our individual school not where some govt office told us it had to go. I also understand with taxes always squeezing us that having to raise $ for our very well funded schools is hitting us up 2 times. So that is what makes what we do as HSA parent members important to keep in mind. In our school we do have parent volunteers in classes as requested by teachers a lot of parents feel that that is the best contribution that they can make to thier childs education and school as they are right on. I remember my dear old mom (god rest her soul) complaining about taxes and fundraisers from school way back in the olded days (the 60's) she never did a single thing in any of my schools she felt very strongly that her "taxes took care of everything" and I look back now and realize that she was more put out by the guilt of not participating. Participation is voluntary and there are no list's in our school of who came or bought or volunteered. We just try to enrich our child's education and school experience and have fun on the trip.
Boy that was so much more that I had started out saying. Sometimes I do suprise myself.
CrewChief I aim for your level headed approach.
RIGHT! That is exactly what I am saying. It all starts in the home. And since our schools are so underfunded we are forced to do fundraisers. And since they exist, why not make them ones that will benefit our children, instead of cause life long problems for them? I do think ham is unhealthy, but that is my decision, and that is why I was saying in my opinion I wouldn't think it would be a good seller. And yes, I did use harsh words, but it got your attention did it not??
Obesity starts in the homes, and I know my mother cannot resist when my children come over to her house with their fundraisers. She feels obligated to buy, and so do I and other pto moms. Why not make us feel obligated to buy something healthy? What about a Broccoli and Pea fundraiser? My kids go NUTS over broccoli. Well I thought I would put my last two cents worth in before I went to bed for the night.
heres a totally different take,if govt would pass out more money to schools, we wouldnt have to run fundraisers at all, we could concentrate on other things that benefit the kids, like old fashioned volunteering, helping teachers etc. just some .02
i think it is a good idea and i would buy one it would be a great idea to sell around christmas and easter .and i like what crew chief said
And ham doesn't make someone obese. Lots of ham does. As does lots of anything. Do you know that Weight Watcher's on-line has a forum for vegetarians/vegans? It's because too much of any food makes you fat.
Dead pig!! The whole tone of the post was harsh. I think my mouth is still open and jaw on the floor. We may not sell hams but we do sell pies. Oh, how I do love ham though.
To cure obesity...stop eating.
Really obesity starts in the home. It's up to parents to monitor their children's eating habits and show them how to make healthy choices.
It's a parent's choice to participate in fundraisers. Some who don't prefer to make a donation instead. Either way it's ok. but to bad mouth...well that's another story.
