We always did Donuts with Dad (then include Grandfather, Uncle, Male Guardian, etc in the tagline) as not to exclude anyone (same goes for Muffins with Mom just change the gender )

Some do just Donuts/ Muffins as a social event (your goal is just to get parents involved)

Some do alongside (ie bring/read a book, cangoods)

IMO the simpler the better - I think they both should just be a social (and maybe here's what the PTA/O's and school do and why parental involvement is important) not a fundraiser/ collection of any sort.

IMO school and PTA/O's should foster community/ parental socialization/ education as well as involvment - this event could fit 1- 2- or 3 ideas

Some RSVP (as to get a food count) and some dont

Has anyone done the donuts with dad or muffins with mom? If so, could you explain a few things for me. Do you invite all the kids to the breakfast? Or just the ones that bring their dad? What about the kids who don't have a dad? Can they bring grandpa, step father, uncle, etc.? And the same would work for the muffins with mom. If it is only the kids with dads. What do you do with the other kids in the school? It sound like a good idea with bringing a book to share and then donating the book to the school. I just hate to see kids left out. Thanks for you help.

Lisa