ABC’s for Room Parents

What is a Room Parent?

A room parent is someone who volunteers to assist the teacher.  The extent of parental involvement varies from teacher to teacher, so one year you may be very involved, and the next you may find yourself with very little work to do.

What is the “Head” Room Parent?

• The head room parent works directly with the teacher to organize parent volunteers and relay information to the other volunteers.
• The head room parent will coordinate the holiday parties, asking one parent to be the “Lead Party Parent” for each party.  Ask a different parent to be the “Lead Party Parent” for each party.  That gives others the chance to be involved, and doesn’t put undue burden (financial or time) on one individual. 
• For each party, have the Lead Party Parent fill out a “Room Party Checklist” and send a copy to each of the volunteers on the list two weeks prior to the party. 
• The head room parent recruits volunteers for specific events and assigns commitments for the coming school year. 

• Room parents and volunteers are in charge of their class’s game and food booth for the fall carnival.  The room parents and volunteers set up, run the game during the carnival and put it away. 
• The head room parent is responsible for decorating the teacher’s door for Teacher Appreciation Week.  You can delegate this to someone else – just make sure your teacher is celebrated!
• The head room parent will coordinate with the teacher during Teacher Appreciation week to take the classroom for one hour.  This will allow teacher some time to accomplish necessary tasks outside the classroom.  It will also provide the room parent time to create something for the teacher with the class.