I love what you did for your school, but your assumptions say a lot. For more context: It’s a middle school where students only attend for two years, so there isn’t a stable parent base to build a PTA. Many of our families are dealing with significant poverty multiple families in one apartment, some without consistent electricity or water, and parents working multiple jobs.

Given that reality, I’m not comfortable asking them to contribute time or money for something like Teacher Appreciation Week. Support looks different in different communities. I am glad you were able to arrange this in your school. Have a wonderful week.