MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting

1. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting October 7, 2013 – 7:30 pm October 10, 2013 – 8:30 am

2. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Agenda • Welcome • Room Parent Role • Room Parent Coordinator Role • Parties • Room Parent – Getting Started & Pointers • Contact Information • Q&A

3. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent Role • Plan & Conduct Class Parties • Assist Teacher with Classroom Activities & Needs • Distribute PTO Communications to class parents • Adopt-A-Specialist • Coordinate classroom gifts

4. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent Role • Plan & Conduct Class Parties • Determine Party Dates and Times with Teacher • Distribute and Track Party Permission Forms • Create Sign Up Lists for Volunteers and Party Items • Conduct Class Parties

5. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent Role • Assist Teacher with Classroom Activities & Needs • Discuss Class activities and Needs with Teacher • Create Sign Up Lists for Volunteers and Wanted Items • Communicate needs to other Class Parents

6. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent Role • Distribute PTO Communications to class parents • Forward any communications for PTO to class email lists • Remind class parents of PTO events

7. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent Role • Adopt-A-Specialist (Grades 1-5) • Select a specialist teacher • Invite specialist to class parties • Coordinate gift giving for the specialist

8. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent Role • Coordinate Gifts to Teacher from Class • Give Teacher gifts at holidays, end of year or special occasions • Solicit items or donations from Favorite Things Lists • Gift giving is voluntary (do not to request an amount for donation) • Gift from entire class

9. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent Coordinator Role • Liaison between PTO and Room Parents • Collect and Distribute Teacher Favorite Things Lists • Ensure each Class has a Room Parent • Coordinate Adopt-A-Specialist • Provide support and advice to Room Parents

10. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Parties • Determine which parties: • Fall, Winter, Valentine’s or End of Year • Coordinate with RPC • Communicate with Class Parents • Limit food allergens as best as possible • Party Permission form • Building Use Form (if party outside classroom) • Use Sign-Up Genius or Volunteer Spot

11. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent – Getting Started • Initial meeting with teacher • Meet with co-room parents and establish roles • Set up Email Distribution List for classroom Parents • Establish dates and times for class parties • Adopt a Teaching Assistant or Specialist (except for Kindergarten) • Send introduction email to class parents, outlining the plans for the year

12. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent – Pointers • On Facebook, become Samantha’s Friend and join the SecretMSES Room Parent Facebook Group • Let Parents know in advance what to expect: • Party needs • Teacher Appreciation • Classroom needs • Other Special Occasions • Give yourself a month (when possible) when planning an event

13. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Room Parent – Pointers (cont’d) • Sign-up Lists: • Use sign up lists for volunteers, donations and party/classroom items • http://www.signupgenius.com • http://www.volunteerspot.com/index • Assign Volunteers Tasks • Be specific on party items/donations • Use Party Permission forms: • Parents with kids with allergies can opt out • Ensure all kids can participate

14. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting • Contact Information • Samantha Peele: • 703-855-7804 (cell) • 571-223-1964 (home) • Facebook – MSES Room Parents 2013-14 • Samantha.a.peele@salliemae.com

15. MSES Room Parent Kick Off Meeting Q&A??