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Room Parent Meeting. September 3, 2014 Mark Twain Elementary Marktwainpto.org. Chain of Communication. PTO President / Principal Patin. Grade Level Director. Grade Level Reps. Lead Room Parent(s). Grade Level Director’s Role.
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Room Parent Meeting September 3, 2014 Mark Twain Elementary Marktwainpto.org
Chain of Communication PTO President / Principal Patin Grade Level Director Grade Level Reps Lead Room Parent(s)
Grade Level Director’s Role • To keep current concerning school and grade level activities and needs. • To pass on information and notices to Grade Level Representatives. • To communicate parent needs and concerns to PTO president and board. • To provide support for parents and teachers.
Grade Level Representatives Are: • A hub of communication for each grade level. • A source of knowledge about PTO activities and programs. • A source of support for room parents. • Effective communicators.
Grade Level Rep. Team • Kindergarten: Holly Lee & Kinsey Wall • 1st Grade: Lindsay Colvin • 2nd Grade: Liz Sanders • 3rd Grade: Linda Barcot • 4th Grade: Kim Marosis • 5th Grade: Whitney Anderson & Suzy Lattin
Room Parents’ Role • Room parents are leaders. • Room parents model respectful and principled language and behavior. • Room parents embody the PYP attitudes: • Commitment • Integrity • Appreciation • Respect • Curiosity • Tolerance • Cooperation • Independence • Creativity • Enthusiasm
Room Parents’ Role • Room parents are the primary source of communication and community among class parents. • Room parents’ participation allows teachers to focus on instruction. • Room parents are responsible for effective communication which helps strengthen the Twain community.
Room Parents’ Role • Room parents are the foundation for volunteerism in and out of the classroom. • Delegate - do NOT feel that you must do everything on your own. • Encourage and utilize the diverse talents and capabilities of the parents in your class.
Topics: • Directory Registration & Class Directory – Ashley Anthony • Open House & Volunteer Sign Up • Friends & Family – Membership • Fundraising • Spooky Spaghetti – Elecia Wheeler & Frankie Sartin • Huckleberry Bash – Madonna Bauch & Chastiti Houck • Box Tops • School store – gift cards • Mixed Bag
Topics: • Communications • MarkTwainPTO.org – online resource • Twain Times • Living Tree • Red Folders • Teacher Appreciation • All About Me, Wish List • Consider asking for $ now • AAA (Appreciate an Ancillary) • B-day Grams are not just for kids!
Topics: • Class Socials/Parties - 2 • Set dates with teacher & discuss other parties throughout year • Submit receipts to Soco in PTO workroom drawer – up to $80 • Field Day – t-shirts • Art a la Carte - Jenny Tchartmchi & Sonal Patel • Yearbook – Claire Lynch & Leslie Strug • Publicity – Kathleen Fenoy & Nicole Shah