Use these valuable tips to serve as the perfect liaison between your child's teacher, class parents and the PTA!
See Room Parent tips for:
Rallying Parent Support
Planning Class Parties and Events
Supporting the School
Starting the Year Off Right
1. Meet with the teacher to clarify needs, preferences, and expectations for parent support.
2. Find out if there is an official school policy for gathering and releasing parent contact information.
3. Ask the teacher how he or she prefers to be contacted by you and by the other parents.
4. Compile a list of teacher favorites such as favorite snack, beverage, flower, restaurants, hobbies, and more similar information to aid in gift giving ideas.
5. Make a list of all food allergies that students in the class have and inform parents.
6. Build an annual calendar of all events and volunteer needs. It may be helpful to send out a list of activities, so parents know what to expect by the month.
7. Email a welcome letter to classroom parents and include your contact information, important dates, and instructions on how to sign up to volunteer.
8. Let the parents know the best way to reach you and how you plan on communicating with them - email, class blog or Facebook.
