Hello everyone,
I know this is very early but I want to start gathering ideas now. My son is in 3rd grade he has a lot of friends in his class, however I'm not familiar with all the parents. I don't want to just send out invitations to my son's birthday party without meeting the parents. How do you suggest I go about getting to know the parents? Should we send invitations to all classmates? Any and all information is helpful and very much needed. Thank you in advance.
UPDATED: I'm involved in the pta at school, but there's only 5 parents involved.
First, I would be wary to send invitations to all classmates. You might have a huge amount of kids show up. As far as getting to know the parents, it might be difficult if they work/you work. But maybe you could get involved with school activities where parents are needed as volunteers? Work a bake sale, concession stand, etc. Hope that helps!
At this age I would just invite the boys. Keeps the guest list down and makes the activities easier.
I dont think i would send invites to all the classmates, but maybe set a limit of kids like say 10ish and then let your son choose who he wants to invite. I dont know what you are planning for a party but you could just put all of your contact information in the invites so that way if the parents want to contact you and talk before hand they can. I doubt you will get to know all the parents but at least the ones that want to talk to you can that way.
I think it depends on your son. Both my children do better in smaller groups and therefore we do smaller parties. A rule of thumb I once read was guest = age of birthday child or in your case, 8 children.
Does your child's school sponsor any school events where you could meet parents? We have rollar skating, movie nights, etc where you might be able to meet. Honestly, I have gotten to know the parents of some of children's friends because of inviting them to birthday parties.
Good luck!
I don't think you should invite his friends based upon your 'relationship' with the parents. I think you should invite as many of his friends that you feel comfortable entertaining and can financially afford. If you do not know the parents that well then look at this as an opportunity to get to know them better since they will be doing the RSVP'ing etc. If your son is comfortable with the friends then that should be enough.
I guess I could read your question one of two ways...you're not sure about the parents or you're not sure how the parents will react to getting an invitation from their child's classmate. If I'm way off then please let me know. I hope I've answered your question!
