The poor new principal who commutes to his family in Ohio every weekend had to stay in town. He's recently discovered cheap fares out of Philly ... No cheap NJ housing for him, 'though.
The school itself could use the funds, but the money brought in goes to the "parents' association" which springs for all the social events during the school year. "Corporate" is carrying the school financially for the next three years.
The day was also an open house for prospective students and their families to tour the facilities.
Our middle son welcomed one smiling family with his gracious "Shut up, you idiots!" Their alien presence provoked him, I suppose. The kid needs therapy. I dressed him in a school sweatshirt in an effort to demonstrate school spirit! Remember, this is the one who I fear will get kicked out for bad behavior. As if to ward that off, I've already registered them for next year!
The "carnies" were familiar, from the birthday party last weekend.
I bought 30 tickets per child for the price of 20. I wasn't sure how many tickets things would cost, but everything was one ticket: games, food, etc. But Jeff said, "It's about the fund-raising." And it is. So what if I have 60 tickets leftover. Especially since the kids spent most of their time in the bounce house. Chris absolutely loved it.
The silent auction had over 30 themed prize baskets. Jeff gambled on three but didn't win any. Last year he won two. The kids saw some of their teachers and some of their classmates and it was a fun time, I guess.
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