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To: Rambi who wrote (40790)	10/31/1999 7:58:00 PM
From: Constant Reader	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 71178

So that's where all the candy went! I expect to be repeatedly blackmailed this evening and was unable to locate any of the good stuff in the local markets. Needless to say, I was not looking for any of the candy until this 4 p.m. this afternoon. I read in the Wall Street Journal last week that Hershey's screwed up big-time by changing to a new computer system and that their deliveries were far short of normal. Wholesalers were rationing packages to retailers. The wee tykes in my neck of the woods will just have to deal with a Brach's mix. I did try to lean heavily while dumping Milk Maids into the basket, but they do not compare with Reese's. Perhaps next year.

To: Rambi who wrote (40790)	10/31/1999 8:02:00 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

It IS a large class. Class size reductions are only through 2nd grade in our district- in 3rd grade the class size max is 32. Awful! I was exhausted afterwards- but I had it planned down to the minute (with a schedule - which was handy since the regular teacher was sick and there was a substitute). Winter party is next. For that I found a mom who quilts- and we are going to quilt a class Holiday quilt - each square will represent something special about the Holidays to each individual child- each child makes their own square. We are also going to make Santa pens- I had it explained to me by the mom who is going to do it but I still don't understand it. I planned all our parties at the beginning of the year- calling all the parents and asking them to volunteer for one Holiday- or the end of the year party (of course many volunteered for more than one). When I began to describe my vision of creating a memorable last year for our children in elementary school the outpouring of talent was awesome. People want to contribute- they just want to make sure they are getting a bang for their contribution buck or hour or whatever- and I've let the parents decide what to give- whether it is time, or goods, or ideas- and by not pressuring them I have gotten more than I could have imagined. It reminded me of Stone Soup with the mushrooming contributions and the overflowing good feelings. I am very proud of the parents in my daughter's class. Next week we start our first fundraiser- I am also in charge of fundraising. We are selling tupperware. I love tupperware. I should buy the stock I suppose. I think somebody that we know recommended it- but I can't remember who.