Transcript CCES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting
October 7, 2013 – 7:30 pm
October 10, 2013 – 8:30 am
MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting
Agenda
Welcome
Room Parent Role
Room Parent Coordinator Role
Parties
Room Parent – Getting Started & Pointers
Contact Information
Q&A
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Room Parent Role
Plan & Conduct Class Parties
Assist Teacher with Classroom Activities & Needs
Distribute PTO Communications to class parents
Adopt-A-Specialist
Coordinate classroom gifts
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Room Parent Role
Plan & Conduct Class Parties
 Determine Party Dates and Times with Teacher
 Distribute and Track Party Permission Forms
 Create Sign Up Lists for Volunteers and Party Items
 Conduct Class Parties
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Room Parent Role
Assist Teacher with Classroom Activities & Needs
 Discuss Class activities and Needs with Teacher
 Create Sign Up Lists for Volunteers and Wanted Items
 Communicate needs to other Class Parents
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Room Parent Role
Distribute PTO Communications to class parents
 Forward any communications for PTO to class email lists
 Remind class parents of PTO events
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Room Parent Role
Adopt-A-Specialist (Grades 1-5)
 Select a specialist teacher
 Invite specialist to class parties
 Coordinate gift giving for the specialist
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Room Parent Role
Coordinate Gifts to Teacher from Class
 Give Teacher gifts at holidays, end of year or special occasions
 Solicit items or donations from Favorite Things Lists
 Gift giving is voluntary (do not to request an amount for donation)
 Gift from entire class
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Room Parent Coordinator Role
 Liaison between PTO and Room Parents
 Collect and Distribute Teacher Favorite Things Lists
 Ensure each Class has a Room Parent
 Coordinate Adopt-A-Specialist
 Provide support and advice to Room Parents
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Parties
Determine which parties:
 Fall, Winter, Valentine’s or End of Year
 Coordinate with RPC
 Communicate with Class Parents
Limit food allergens as best as possible
Party Permission form
Building Use Form (if party outside classroom)
Use Sign-Up Genius or Volunteer Spot
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Room Parent – Getting Started
Initial meeting with teacher
Meet with co-room parents and establish roles
Set up Email Distribution List for classroom Parents
Establish dates and times for class parties
Adopt a Teaching Assistant or Specialist (except for Kindergarten)
Send introduction email to class parents, outlining the plans for the year
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Room Parent – Pointers
On Facebook, become Samantha’s Friend and join the Secret MSES Room Parent
Facebook Group
Let Parents know in advance what to expect:
 Party needs
 Teacher Appreciation
 Classroom needs
 Other Special Occasions
Give yourself a month (when possible) when planning an event
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Room Parent – Pointers (cont’d)
Sign-up Lists:
 Use sign up lists for volunteers, donations and party/classroom items
http://www.signupgenius.com
http://www.volunteerspot.com/index
 Assign Volunteers Tasks
 Be specific on party items/donations
 Use Party Permission forms:
 Parents with kids with allergies can opt out
 Ensure all kids can participate
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Contact Information
Samantha Peele:
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703-855-7804 (cell)
571-223-1964 (home)
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[email protected]
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Q&A??
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