NOTE: For children with special diet restrictions, it might be a good idea to speak with their parents at the beginning of the year to let them know about parties so that they can decide how they wish to handle the food situation. After meeting or emailing with the teacher, the Class Captain should delegate tasks to other class parents based on what they have expressed an interest in. Other Class Parent Responsibilities/Jobs include: Volunteer Coordinator: Recruit and coordinate volunteers for class activities. Treasurer: Collect money for teacher gifts and project/party supplies when necessary. Email/Phone Call Coordinator: Send emails/make phone calls to parents of class children to inform them about specific PTA/school events. Please do not just rely on emails, as not all parents will have access or check regularly. Communication preference should be collected early in the year. Party & Social Coordinator: Plan and coordinate class parties and plans a weeknight/weekend social event for families (optional). Garden Coordinator. Plan garden or outdoor activities with the teacher, organize and recruit volunteers for gardening activities. Photo/Publicity Coordinator: Take photos and/or video of class events and activities. Work with PTA Yearbook Coordinator. (OPTIONAL) The Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinator, and Call Coordinator jobs should be done by one of the Class Parents and can be consolidated. If necessary, the other jobs can be delegated to other parents in the class who have expressed an interest in them. Parent Checklist Beginning of the School Year Class Captain Meets or emails with the teacher to discuss teacher needs, class calendar of events, and Back to School Night class parent introduction and Parent/Guardian Volunteer Form out an Introductory Letter to Parents/Guardians (example attached) Introduces self and other Class Parents at Back to School Night Circulates Parent/Guardian Sign Up and Volunteer at Back to School night and through backpacks (example attached) Distributes CONFIDENTIAL List and Volunteer sheet information to other class parents
NOTE: For children with special diet restrictions, it might be a good idea to speak with their parents at the beginning of the year to let them know about parties so that they can decide how they wish to handle the food situation. After meeting or emailing with the teacher, the Class Captain should delegate tasks to other class parents based on what they have expressed an interest in. Other Class Parent Responsibilities/Jobs include: Volunteer Coordinator: Recruit and coordinate volunteers for class activities. Treasurer: Collect money for teacher gifts and project/party supplies when necessary. Email/Phone Call Coordinator: Send emails/make phone calls to parents of class children to inform them about specific PTA/school events. Please do not just rely on emails, as not all parents will have access or check regularly. Communication preference should be collected early in the year. Party & Social Coordinator: Plan and coordinate class parties and plans a weeknight/weekend social event for families (optional). Garden Coordinator. Plan garden or outdoor activities with the teacher, organize and recruit volunteers for gardening activities. Photo/Publicity Coordinator: Take photos and/or video of class events and activities. Work with PTA Yearbook Coordinator. (OPTIONAL) The Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinator, and Call Coordinator jobs should be done by one of the Class Parents and can be consolidated. If necessary, the other jobs can be delegated to other parents in the class who have expressed an interest in them. Parent Checklist Beginning of the School Year Class Captain Meets or emails with the teacher to discuss teacher needs, class calendar of events, and Back to School Night class parent introduction and Parent/Guardian Volunteer Form out an Introductory Letter to Parents/Guardians (example attached) Introduces self and other Class Parents at Back to School Night Circulates Parent/Guardian Sign Up and Volunteer at Back to School night and through backpacks (example attached) Distributes CONFIDENTIAL List and Volunteer sheet information to other class parents