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Transcript of Room Parent Orientation Slidesupdate2
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Agenda Welcome, Principal’s Address & PTA Board Introductions
Room Parent Responsibilities
Donations for Parties & Teacher Gifts
Recruit Class Volunteers
School Event Dates
Thank You
PTA Closing
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Room Parent Responsibilities
Communicate Events with Class Parents
Coordinate Parties, Encourage Parent Volunteers
Communicate and Assist Teacher through out school year
Pinterest, resources and have fun
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Shutterfly Class Share SiteFree, all-in-one online tool for creating & managing class roster and volunteer sign-upsEasy to set-up and usePrivate site open to invited members onlySend most RP communications through Shutterfly (easy one-click)
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Develop & Publish Class Roster
Class parents must "release" email to Room Parents to be added to class Shutterfly share siteAsk your teacher if she/he has a release or contact information form she/he likes to use (most do) If not, use the roster release form in the RP Locker; distribute either at BTSN or in Friday FoldersFamilies who wish to keep contact information private, should have all contact information kept off published roster except child’s first & last name
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Create Volunteer ScheduleGet Teacher input (what activities need volunteers, number of volunteers/activity, frequency of activity, etc.) See “District Instructional Calendar for 2013-2014” (found on school’s home page on right hand side)Create a separate sign-up for each volunteer activity in the "Volunteer" tab of Shutterfly sitePublish sign-ups & invite parents to volunteerIt is all about our kids
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Plan Classroom PartiesSee Event CalendarAsk for VolunteersSend out the Donation information and encourage everyone to be involved
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Party & Event GuidelinesMeet with Teacher to determine party/event needs, time, etc. Plan and purchase party items with class donationsCreate a sign-up for any items to be donated & for volunteers at party stationsPublish sign-up and invite parents to attend & volunteerAdhere to district’s health & wellness policy and be mindful of food allergies in classroomNo balloons, fog machines, or animalsSee school website & RP Shutterfly site for party ideas
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Coordinate Teacher Gifts
Typical gift giving occasions Birthday (or Half Birthday, if Teacher has a summer birthday)Winter HolidaysYear End
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Donations for Parties & GiftsParties
Donations can be items or monetary donationsDonation Guideline: $5/child/party
Kinder Together Day Parties: $10/child/partyTeacher Gifts
Donation Guideline: $5 - $10/child/gift giving occasion
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Donations for Parties & Gifts
Make clear that all donations are optional and any contribution is appreciated
Any money collected/spent must be well documented
May request a one-time donation for all parties & teacher gifts at the beginning of
the yearAll donation requests must be approved by
Principal, unless using pre-approved email or letter
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Next StepsMeet with your Teacher and fellow Room Parents to determine:
Specific classroom needs for the yearDivision of Room Parent responsibility
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Division of ResponsibilityLead Room Parent = primary contact with Teacher/Room Parent CoordinatorIf only one Room Parent, recruit other parents in class to help as neededIf multiple Room Parents, divide duties:
Party Planning Event Planning Administrative Duties
Halloween Fun Run CommunicationsValentine’s Day Thanksgiving/Heritage
CelebrationRoster
Year End 100th Day of School Class Volunteer Schedule
Staff Appreciation Week Teacher GiftsField Day
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Tips & TricksPut messages in body of email, not in attachments Divide Room Parent responsibilities early on & modify as necessary during the yearDefer to Teacher's preferencesMake sure school-wide communications are forwarded in a timely manner\
Always bcc when emailing out information
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ResourcesRoom Parent Coordinator
Shelley North [email protected] Laura Kratzer [email protected]
W.J. COOPER ELEMENTARY WEBSITE
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PTA & CCLF Announcements
2015-2016 W.J. Cooper PTA OfficersCo-President: Kay GordonCo-President: Tracy Drake
Co- Vice President: Marty CristalCo-Vice President Elect: Tash Rollins
Co-Vice President: Shelley NorthTreasurer: Kara Dupree
Recording Secretary: Laura KratzerCorresponding Secretary: Quiana Clark
Parliamentarian: Sheila LeonardDiversity Coordinator: Patty Mobley