mses room parent kick off meeting
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting
October 7, 2013 – 7:30 pmOctober 10, 2013 – 8:30 am
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MSES Room Parent Kick Off MeetingAgenda
Welcome
Room Parent Role
Room Parent Coordinator Role
Parties
Room Parent – Getting Started & Pointers
Contact Information
Q&A
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Room Parent RolePlan & 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 RolePlan & 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 RoleAssist 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 RoleDistribute 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 RoleAdopt-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 RoleCoordinate 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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PartiesDetermine 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 StartedInitial 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 – PointersOn 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 itemshttp://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:
703-855-7804 (cell) 571-223-1964 (home) Facebook – MSES Room Parents 2013-14 [email protected]
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Q&A??
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