MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting October 7

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 ØWelcome ØRoom Parent Role ØRoom Parent Coordinator Role ØParties ØRoom Parent – Getting Started & Pointers ØContact Information ØQ&A 10/4/2012 2

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent Role ØPlan & Conduct Class Parties ØAssist Teacher with Classroom Activities & Needs ØDistribute PTO Communications to class parents ØAdopt-A-Specialist ØCoordinate classroom gifts 10/4/2012 3

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent Role ØPlan & Conduct Class Parties v Determine Party Dates and Times with Teacher v Distribute and Track Party Permission Forms v Create Sign Up Lists for Volunteers and Party Items v Conduct Class Parties 10/4/2012 4

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent Role ØAssist Teacher with Classroom Activities & Needs v Discuss Class activities and Needs with Teacher v Create Sign Up Lists for Volunteers and Wanted Items v Communicate needs to other Class Parents 10/4/2012 5

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent Role ØDistribute PTO Communications to class parents v Forward any communications for PTO to class email lists v Remind class parents of PTO events 10/4/2012 6

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent Role ØAdopt-A-Specialist (Grades 1 -5) v Select a specialist teacher v Invite specialist to class parties v Coordinate gift giving for the specialist 10/4/2012 7

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent Role ØCoordinate Gifts to Teacher from Class v Give Teacher gifts at holidays, end of year or special occasions v Solicit items or donations from Favorite Things Lists v Gift giving is voluntary (do not to request an amount for donation) v Gift from entire class 10/4/2012 8

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent Coordinator Role Ø Liaison between PTO and Room Parents Ø Collect and Distribute Teacher Favorite Things Lists Ø Ensure each Class has a Room Parent Ø Coordinate Adopt-A-Specialist Ø Provide support and advice to Room Parents 10/4/2012 9

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Parties ØDetermine which parties: v Fall, Winter, Valentine’s or End of Year v Coordinate with RPC v Communicate with Class Parents ØLimit food allergens as best as possible ØParty Permission form ØBuilding Use Form (if party outside classroom) ØUse Sign-Up Genius or Volunteer Spot 10/4/2012 10

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent – Getting Started ØInitial meeting with teacher ØMeet with co-room parents and establish roles ØSet up Email Distribution List for classroom Parents ØEstablish dates and times for class parties ØAdopt a Teaching Assistant or Specialist (except for Kindergarten) ØSend introduction email to class parents, outlining the plans for the year 10/4/2012 11

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent – Pointers ØOn Facebook, become Samantha’s Friend and join the Secret MSES Room Parent Facebook Group ØLet Parents know in advance what to expect: v Party needs v Teacher Appreciation v Classroom needs v Other Special Occasions ØGive yourself a month (when possible) when planning an event 10/4/2012 12

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Room Parent – Pointers (cont’d) ØSign-up Lists: v Use sign up lists for volunteers, donations and party/classroom items http: //www. signupgenius. com http: //www. volunteerspot. com/index v Assign Volunteers Tasks v Be specific on party items/donations Ø Use Party Permission forms: v Parents with kids with allergies can opt out v Ensure all kids can participate 10/4/2012 13

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Contact Information Samantha Peele: Ø Ø 10/4/2012 703 -855 -7804 (cell) 571 -223 -1964 (home) Facebook – MSES Room Parents 2013 -14 Samantha. a. peele@salliemae. com 14

MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Q&A? ? 10/4/2012 15