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Reception year parties

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MALINA2 · 20/01/2023 20:22

Hi,
I have a birthday boy who will have a party next weekend , we have invited the whole reception class as this is what have been done by other parents since September . My boy always attends every party as much as we can make it etc.
The issue I am having is that I still haven't heard from 20 people at least, there are 30 kids in the group, only 10 have let me know and the rest haven't send me a message either way.
The parents of the kids that havent responded are the ones that I usually see at the parties so it is not like they just dont do parties :(
I am finding this really sad as my son iisvery excited.
I have given the parents plenty of notice on the group chat as well as sending DS to school with paper invites.
It is actually frustating because I need to let the venue know how many kids there will be and also make final payment.
If there is no response whould I take it as "no" ?
Whould I message each parent for confirmation ?
Is that what people usually do ?
I always respond to the number given if my boy is invited and can or cant make it, I thought I would at least get people replies.
This is my first child and I don't really know if parents should usually respond .
Would you help me out ?

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CurryandSnuggle · 20/01/2023 20:23

You do get some rude people that just turn up without RSVP, or they let you know last minute that they are coming. Is there a school/class Facebook page that you can remind parents about the party in case the invites have gone missing?

MALINA2 · 20/01/2023 20:24

Sorry for spelling ERRORS , SHOULD* NOT WHOULD

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ChildminderMum · 20/01/2023 20:25

Message each parent individually.

Unfortunately this is the way with parties! Some parents say yes then don't turn up, some parents don't reply and do turn up, some don't reply and don't.

Message each parent directly and say, just need to confirm numbers for DS's party on Saturday, is your DC coming?
If yes then follow up with great, see you at 2pm at the Village Hall.

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MALINA2 · 20/01/2023 20:25

@CurryandSnuggle thanks for your reply, we have a group chat and I already sent a reminder :(

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whatthebejesus · 20/01/2023 20:26

Do you have a class WhatsApp group? If so then just message on there and say you need final numbers by DATE.

ChildminderMum · 20/01/2023 20:26

My 3rd child is in Reception now so I have learned over the years Grin I also send a reminder to parents a day or two before just saying 'X can't wait to see Y at the party on Saturday'.

MALINA2 · 20/01/2023 20:32

@whatthebejesus i have done that already 2 days ago, still nothing 😫

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