I don't think it has actually been a whole month since there was a request for money. It's just that I've been busy. Here's what I have:
1. I bought some paper plates for a class craft project. Can't find that receipt now...darn. Let's say it was $3.00. It was probably more than that.
2. Got a letter requesting contributions for a class gift for the teacher. Not going to participate this year. We got her our own $10 gift. (Our classic movie pack.)
3. Same letter asked for $1 contribution for a gift the kids are making for their parents. Is it really a gift if we are paying for it??
4. Speaking of paying for my own gift, I sent money today for the holiday gift shop so that AD could buy something for me, dad and brother. He generously contributed $3 of his own, so I added $5 to each of his dollars for a total of $18.
5. The kids are building mini gingerbread houses at school. We were asked to provide thin Twizzlers. Got a pack of those for $1.83 plus tax.
6. I already picked up my plates and napkins for the winter holiday party. Those cost a total of $7.62 plus tax.
7. Oh, and I almost forgot - I've been doing these adorable bulletin boards with the kids' pictures. Last month I had each child's photo looking like a Pilgrim and the teacher looking like a Native American. This month, I have a tinsel tree with the teacher as the star at the top and each child as an ornament on the tree. I think it's cute! Only problem is I'm paying for the photo paper and ink for all of these pictures. In the spreadsheet I'll include $10.95 for the paper, but nothing for the ink.
8. And this week AD was the star of the week. That means we had to put together a poster of pictures about himself. I tried not to spend too much on that, but I had to use black foam core and not just a sheet of poster board...I couldn't help myself! Being star of the week also means that he gets to treat the whole class to snacks today. We bought fruit roll ups and Lego fruit snacks. That cost $10.38 plus tax.
9. Now I'm just getting started with this week's notes:
Holiday Night Lights - $7 per car. Probably won't do this. We'll see...
Breakfast with Santa - $11 per child, $6 per adult. No thanks.
Holiday Extravaganza - $4 per person. This actually sounds kind of interesting and includes a pancake breakfast.
Ugh. It's going to take me forever to tally all of this in the spreadsheet!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Back By Popular Demand?!
Who are these people? Market Day is Back - apparently by popular demand. This is a program where you can order "restaurant quality and bulk supply name brand products to be picked up directly from convenience of your school [directly from convenience of your school? That's what it says!] once a month. 10% of each sale goes to our school, which adds up quickly." Apparently, if I spend $100 on food from Market Day this month, my teacher will receive 100 points. It is also strongly recommended that I buy a pie to donate to a local shelter. The pies range from $9 to $11 each. This all sounds lovely, but...I'll put in the spreadsheet that I have rejected $35 each month, which seems to be the suggested minimum order, per the "frequent buyers" program.
I am going to turn in $12 for the D.A.R.E. dinner. Advertising pays off - I think I received 10 fliers about this event!
I am going to turn in $12 for the D.A.R.E. dinner. Advertising pays off - I think I received 10 fliers about this event!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!
The first grade "harvest" party was today...it was fun.
Of course all of the parents contribute to the party. I bought plates and napkins on sale last year, so I don't honestly remember now how much I spent...I think I'll put $5 into the spreadsheet, though. That's pretty conservative. I've also added our bookfair expenditures - which we enjoyed on parent/teacher conference day and the subsequent holidays from school!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
As IF......!
This 5th grade D.A.R.E. dinner is really milking us: Now, AS IF buying candy and tickets to the event weren't enough, we can also buy raffle tickets! I won't be surprised if we get a note tomorrow asking for raffle donations!
I have added a running total to the spreadsheet. It is pretty interesting to note that we could have easily spent $1000 on AD during the first two months of this school year. And somewhat disturbing to note that we have already spent over $350.
I have added a running total to the spreadsheet. It is pretty interesting to note that we could have easily spent $1000 on AD during the first two months of this school year. And somewhat disturbing to note that we have already spent over $350.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Where has this month gone?!
Tonight when my outraged friend asked, "Can you believe all of the notes from school we've gotten lately, asking for money?" I knew it was way past time for me to post...
I've updated the spreadsheet.
In old business:
We spent only $9.61 at McDonald's night. On just the kids. I'm guessing I spent more on gasoline waiting in the drive-thru than the school actually got back from our purchase. But we were there, in solidarity with all of the other Green Tree devotees!
AD didn't go to the movie night, so I moved that $5 from the accepted to the rejected column.
The class field trip was windy and cold, but so fun. The little bro and I drove separately from the school buses and spent $11 on ferry rides across the river(s) to get to the orchard. Money well spent, though. Made some memories...priceless. (That money will NOT appear in the spreadsheet, fyi.)
That 5th grade D.A.R.E. function is becoming a regular backpack filler. Now they are asking for donations to create the party that we will later pay to attend. First grade families are to provide a bag of candy for them to give out as prizes for the games the kids will play.
And new business:
The computer class is sending home "book-order" forms for computer software. If we expose our child to computers and other technology at home, we will give them an advantage in today's increasingly high-tech world...according to the note. It looks like most of the games cost about $29.95, so that is how much I am rejecting at this time. (We have a computer, we have some games, we have the Internet. Honestly, does he need more?) Notes came home twice on this one, it must be important.
Then school will be out for a couple of days this week and next. We have the opportunity to enroll our child in a school-day program, which was designed for working parents, at the great rate of $25 per day, per child. I'll just take the day off this time.
Oh, and I must not forget that the fall Book Fair is currently underway. I guess most parents just send the kids to school with some money for this. I plan to be there, monitoring his choices, though. We'll do this shopping together this week.
And finally, the SECOND fall fund raiser. I spent $34. And that after this weekend's sermon on simplicity. But the cover of the catalog clearly states: Solutions to Simplify Your Life. HA!
I've updated the spreadsheet.
In old business:
We spent only $9.61 at McDonald's night. On just the kids. I'm guessing I spent more on gasoline waiting in the drive-thru than the school actually got back from our purchase. But we were there, in solidarity with all of the other Green Tree devotees!
AD didn't go to the movie night, so I moved that $5 from the accepted to the rejected column.
The class field trip was windy and cold, but so fun. The little bro and I drove separately from the school buses and spent $11 on ferry rides across the river(s) to get to the orchard. Money well spent, though. Made some memories...priceless. (That money will NOT appear in the spreadsheet, fyi.)
That 5th grade D.A.R.E. function is becoming a regular backpack filler. Now they are asking for donations to create the party that we will later pay to attend. First grade families are to provide a bag of candy for them to give out as prizes for the games the kids will play.
And new business:
The computer class is sending home "book-order" forms for computer software. If we expose our child to computers and other technology at home, we will give them an advantage in today's increasingly high-tech world...according to the note. It looks like most of the games cost about $29.95, so that is how much I am rejecting at this time. (We have a computer, we have some games, we have the Internet. Honestly, does he need more?) Notes came home twice on this one, it must be important.
Then school will be out for a couple of days this week and next. We have the opportunity to enroll our child in a school-day program, which was designed for working parents, at the great rate of $25 per day, per child. I'll just take the day off this time.
Oh, and I must not forget that the fall Book Fair is currently underway. I guess most parents just send the kids to school with some money for this. I plan to be there, monitoring his choices, though. We'll do this shopping together this week.
And finally, the SECOND fall fund raiser. I spent $34. And that after this weekend's sermon on simplicity. But the cover of the catalog clearly states: Solutions to Simplify Your Life. HA!
Sunday, October 7, 2007
October 5
Friday's backpack was SO full!
I'm finding this difficult to digest, but we have ANOTHER fundraiser. I'll post how much, if anything, I spend on this one when I do it. This time, we are selling gift wrap and gift items, just like last year.
We also have the opportunity to spend another $15 for a Wentzville parks & rec class. It sounds interesting...it's a science class with lots of experiments.
In November, there is a D.A.R.E. dinner sponsored by the 5th graders. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Other than that, there were just lots of reminders about all of the other ways we can spend our money to support our school and/or our child and his free public education.
I'm finding this difficult to digest, but we have ANOTHER fundraiser. I'll post how much, if anything, I spend on this one when I do it. This time, we are selling gift wrap and gift items, just like last year.
We also have the opportunity to spend another $15 for a Wentzville parks & rec class. It sounds interesting...it's a science class with lots of experiments.
In November, there is a D.A.R.E. dinner sponsored by the 5th graders. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Other than that, there were just lots of reminders about all of the other ways we can spend our money to support our school and/or our child and his free public education.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
October 3
SO BUSY!!!!
This morning, I quickly wrote out a $6 check for a field trip. I'm really looking forward to this one. We are going apple-picking and to a pumpkin patch. Money well spent, I hope.
I also edited the spreadsheet with the following: $10 for basketball clinic, and book orders were changed from $16.90 to $3.95. I decided at the last minute to just order one book. We will have this opportunity every month, after all!
This morning, I quickly wrote out a $6 check for a field trip. I'm really looking forward to this one. We are going apple-picking and to a pumpkin patch. Money well spent, I hope.
I also edited the spreadsheet with the following: $10 for basketball clinic, and book orders were changed from $16.90 to $3.95. I decided at the last minute to just order one book. We will have this opportunity every month, after all!
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