Hi there,
Wondering if there is a way to do both? It sounds like the teachers are very wedded to this idea -- perhaps they have been doing it for years and don't want it taken away from them. On the other hand, you raise a really important point -- some within your community could use support. So, could the PTO manage to run a community service project for the community and lend its support to the teacher project? Even a small effort for your local community will make a difference.
Rose C.
- Rose H
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I agree with Rose--I would try to find a way to do both. And to a certain degree, I kind of agree with your principal--if this is a project generated by the teachers and they really enjoy doing it (and there's probably some educational value in tracking where the boxes go, as an example), I think it's odd that the PTO parents would try to override it. As for whether you can speak out on behalf of the parents--sure, but be careful how you do it. It's one thing to tell the principal you want to bring something to her attention because a lot of parents have spoken to you about it---that's not really taking a position. But if you are going to take a position and say "the parents believe that...," then that is something I wouldn't do without polling the membership and making sure I had a majority behind it. Sometimes you just have a vocal minority trying to change something, and you shouldn't be their mouthpiece.
- mum24kids
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