Lend a Helping Hand...
How Can I Help In The Classroom?
BECOME A ROOM PARENT
What is a Room Parent?
Room Parents (parent or guardian) are the link between school and home. They help facilitate communication between parents and the teacher, school administration, and/or EWPTO about what’s going on in the classroom/school and what they can do to help.
What do Room Parents do?
- Communicate with parents and talk to the teacher.
- Build your Room Parent community within your grade level
- Coordinate parent donations for supplies needed for classroom events/activities, and for Strawberry Festival
- Organize gifts for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, holidays, end of year, etc.
- Help with additional opportunities that may arise.
What are Room Parent best practices?
- Encourage other parents/guardians and their families to help and support the teacher
- Maintain a positive morale and attitude to help build a sense of community
- Communicate regularly with classroom parents to keep them informed
- Share EWPTO information with parents as it becomes available
- Network with other Room Parents at all grade levels for support via the EWPTO’s Room Parent Facebook Community
How can I volunteer?
- Complete the online form below before the September 22nd.
- By completing this form you agree to support the teacher(s), students, and their families by carrying out the above criteria.
The Room Parents Committee will contact you regarding your interest. If you have any questions regarding Room Parents, please contact the Room Parents Committee at roomparents.committee@ewpto.com.
