Handmaiden Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 We will be attending graduation ceremonies for 2 homeschool groups we are involved with. There are about 8-10 graduates in each group. We are not close to any of the graduates, but my kids are friends with their younger siblings and/or I am friends with their mom. We did receive invitations to the ceremony in the mail by two of these families. Several of the families with graduates are leaders who do a lot for the group. We cannot afford to get gifts for everyone, and I'm unsure about the etiquette involved. How do you handle gifts for homeschool group graduations? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredHSmom Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 When my daughter graduated last year there were several families that gave all the graduates a small gift (<$2). Most were a candy bar with an attached note of congratulations. I thought it was a cute idea and plan to do the same the next time we attend graduation for the group. I would only give larger gifts to graduates that we know personally and are good friends with and I would give them the same thing that I would give to a friend that was graduating from another brick & mortar school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 The etiquette involved is that you are not required to give a gift, even if you actually attend. :-) Something like Tania described would be just fine, if you want to do it. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weederberries Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 These are acquaintances. If you can afford to buy or make a card for each of them, perhaps a bookmark with a special note from you on the back, that would be more than enough. For those who sent a specific invitation, I would be sure to offer a special congratulations in person after the ceremony, perhaps give a card. I would not concern yourself with the rest of the graduates besides a simple "congratulations" and a smile when you pass them at the ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handmaiden Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Thank you, ladies! Your comments are helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I just attended one. I am good friends with two of the moms and only slightly aquainted with the rest. I gave cards w/ a small gift to the two children of my friends and was just very nice and congratulatory to the rest. I felt like it was appropriate. The cards were given discreetly and I don't think anyone thought it was inappropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I would only give a gift to those who invited you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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