Room Parent and Class Volunteers

What is a Room Parent?

First, from all the parents, teachers, and Parent Network, thank you for stepping up! It plays a vital role in any successful classroom and is much appreciated.

The room parent is the liaison between the teacher and the parents of the students. You will often assist in Parent Network announcements and initiatives. Successful communication between these groups enhances the classroom experience for both students and parents by fostering an engaged learning environment.

Room parents build a sense of community among parents by facilitating connections, encouraging collaboration, and promoting a positive classroom environment.

Your Room Parent Duties

Now that you know the purpose of a room parent, let’s dive into the duties you may be responsible for throughout the year.

Communication

The most important of all room parent duties is communication.  Relaying essential announcements, reminders, and information about activities, events, and volunteer opportunities to parents keeps the classroom wheels turning.

Classroom Parties

Those gingerbread houses and Valentine’s Day boxes that come home with your kiddo? Most likely the handiwork of a room parent! Room parents assist the teacher in organizing these fun classroom parties. This may include coordinating volunteers, planning games and activities, and ordering food and supplies.

Volunteer Coordination

It takes a village to support school-age kids. Room parents recruit volunteers to assist with reading sessions, art projects, field trips, and more.

Teacher Support

Room parents can lighten their hard-working teacher’s load with tasks such as making copies, preparing materials for lessons, organizing resources, and other administrative duties.

Parent Network Assistance

Your school’s Parent Network plays a vital role in fundraising and relies on room parents. Room parents help with Parent Network fundraising initiatives, such as organizing a classroom auction item, promoting events, selling spirit wear, and communicating important Parent Network announcements to parents.

Teacher Gifts

Giving an end-of-year teacher gift allows parents to show their gratitude and appreciation. It is up to the room parent to collect, choose, and deliver gifts to their deserving teachers (crowdfunded of course). 

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