Ok ,we are in a public school system that apparently doesn’t require fees . Your taxes through the local level(another story) pay for your schools needs. Here at Hermosa we are known for being one of the best supported schools with high academic standards.Cool,but here’s the thing ;charity and donations are ‘appreciated ‘. Ok you say we ,can handle that .We get 3 emails every week telling us of the never ending up coming events and parent expectations.Fundraising and volunteering are at levels way above my comfort zone.There is periodical donations expected from all families .What I really don’t like about all this is the status that accompanies those who are loyal sponsors .You get your own special placard that you attach to the front of your house signifying that you are a special supporter of Hermosa schools . Your ‘special’.There is a publicly displayed board detailing which families have given to the level ‘liked’.Making it very obvious as to those that havnt . It’s only my feel, but there seems a divide in the school community(another story I’ve been keeping my powder dry on) that doesn’t feel comfortable .The whole raising money for your school is new to no one but here it just stirs in the pit of my gut.EJ of course made a substantial donation so we have no need to feel shamed but being known to ‘not be working ‘makes me nervous .Leave me the fuck alone, I l help occasionally when the surf is shit .Im writing this this morning at another regular school performance which I don’t mind. ….. from time to time. Oh and there’s the Hvf (volunteer team ) making her special plea to arms right now . But on a feel good finish I’m going to show you a cute little video you’ll all love back home .And on side note ;their national anthem is spine tingling .
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