Here’s my small annoyance for the day…

[Slimshandy]

I’ve got twins in band-


Now, usually the band moms/dads are getting drinks and snacks for the band as they practice or are at competitions… that’s great, we all chip in and love it.

But now the band directors ( there are five of them) are starting this Student snacks AND THEN director’s snacks and drinks…they want basically “ more special” drinks and snacks like Starbucks coffees and pastries instead of the pizza and soda the kids are getting.

And they want a whole volunteer group just for their snacks/drinks…



I find this ridiculous.


We’re all here for the kids, and by all means the directors should get as much pizza and soda that they want along with the kids, but wth is this “special snacks” thing… enough. Ok, that’s my rant…

[WellPreserved]

When my kids were in band eons ago, the band parents just supplied "special snacks" to the band directors without asking. I thought that was the norm, lol.

I think parents should support their kids in band as well as supporting their kids' teachers and mentors (the band directors). It's nice if that support doesn't come across as the kids' leftovers.

[Slimshandy]

When my kids were in band eons ago, the band parents just supplied "special snacks" to the band directors without asking. I thought that was the norm, lol.

I think parents should support their kids in band as well as supporting their kids' teachers and mentors (the band directors). It's nice if that support doesn't come across as the kids' leftovers.

Why would it be “leftovers” if we get a meal catered for everyone?
Sometimes it’s pizza, sometimes sandwiches, sometimes pasta… why would that effort made by the parents not be considered good enough, and they want Starbucks? Not just Starbucks, but they want a parent that showed up to volunteer for the kids to leave for a half an hour to go get their order… it’s absurd.

[WellPreserved]

When my kids were in band eons ago, the band parents just supplied "special snacks" to the band directors without asking. I thought that was the norm, lol.

I think parents should support their kids in band as well as supporting their kids' teachers and mentors (the band directors). It's nice if that support doesn't come across as the kids' leftovers.

Why would it be “leftovers” if we get a meal catered for everyone?
Sometimes it’s pizza, sometimes sandwiches, sometimes pasta… why would that effort made by the parents not be considered good enough, and they want Starbucks? Not just Starbucks, but they want a parent that showed up to volunteer for the kids to leave for a half an hour to go get their order… it’s absurd.

As I said, band parents did it without being asked when my kids were in school. We also did it for the theater directors - they sometimes got flowers.

[Slimshandy]

When my kids were in band eons ago, the band parents just supplied "special snacks" to the band directors without asking. I thought that was the norm, lol.

I think parents should support their kids in band as well as supporting their kids' teachers and mentors (the band directors). It's nice if that support doesn't come across as the kids' leftovers.

Why would it be “leftovers” if we get a meal catered for everyone?
Sometimes it’s pizza, sometimes sandwiches, sometimes pasta… why would that effort made by the parents not be considered good enough, and they want Starbucks? Not just Starbucks, but they want a parent that showed up to volunteer for the kids to leave for a half an hour to go get their order… it’s absurd.

As I said, band parents did it without being asked when my kids were in school. We also did it for the theater directors - they sometimes got flowers.

Sure thing.

[WellPreserved]

Why would it be “leftovers” if we get a meal catered for everyone?
Sometimes it’s pizza, sometimes sandwiches, sometimes pasta… why would that effort made by the parents not be considered good enough, and they want Starbucks? Not just Starbucks, but they want a parent that showed up to volunteer for the kids to leave for a half an hour to go get their order… it’s absurd.

As I said, band parents did it without being asked when my kids were in school. We also did it for the theater directors - they sometimes got flowers.

Sure thing.

[AZOldGal66]

I may have missed it.....who covers the expense of these "special snacks"?

[Slimshandy]

I may have missed it.....who covers the expense of these "special snacks"?

The parents.

[AZOldGal66]

I may have missed it.....who covers the expense of these "special snacks"?

The parents.

I can see reasons for this being an annoyance and a burden for some parent's, and due to THIS alone.

Maybe the director's and coaches need to understand this?

[Anonymous 1]

Bring them thermoses (sp?) of coffee and the condiments, along with some donuts. No big deal unless you can't afford it.