Room Parents
If you are interested in being a Room Parent/PTO class liaison,
please reach out to the classroom teacher.
If you are a Room Parent for the 2023-2024 school year please fill out this form.
Typical Room Parent Responsibilities
(this can vary from teacher to teacher)
In the classroom
Create a classroom contact e-mail list (with parent’s permission)
Coordinate volunteers and collect supplies for classroom events.
Perform or coordinate volunteers for light administrative duties such as copying, putting up bulletin boards, stapling/collating, etc.
Collect items or money for teacher gifts during the holidays, teacher/staff appreciation week, or for end-of-the-year activities.
PTO
Work with the PTO to keep your classroom informed of PTO meetings and events.
Assist in gathering volunteers from the class for PTO events such as Monster Dash, Father/Daughter Dance, Boy Bash, Cougar Carnival, etc.
General Room Parent Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
Communicate with your teacher about what he/she needs you to do.
Create a list of activities and volunteer needs to share with classroom parents
Get teacher approval before planning parties and events
Ask parents to help so that everyone is included
Make it clear that participation in gift giving is always optional.
Be the PTO communication liaison so that parents are aware of PTO activities.
Ask the teacher if there are any parents who have not given permission for photo and contact information sharing.
Don'ts
Send an email to parents without putting the addresses into the BCC line.
Use your role as a room parent to ask for special favors.
Make it mandatory that parents contribute towards a gift or activity.
Be rude or inconsiderate towards other parents.
Intentionally leave out other parents.
Go against teacher wishes.
Share photos or contact information without obtaining permission from every student’s parent (through the teacher).
