Room Parent Resources

Room Parent Coordinator: Chay Wright (email)

Room Parents are simply parent volunteers, interested in helping to support their student's teachers and classroom. Teachers may select one Room Parent or a few Co-Room Parents, either way you are not alone!

Room Parent Orientation

A set of 12 slides reviewing getting cleared as a volunteer, General Roles & Responsibilities, Tips & Tricks, Getting Class Parents Involved, Budgeting, Class Donations, Class Parties, Gifts, Class Photos for Yearbook (Using Google Drive), Spring Auction, Staff Appreciation Week.

Slides | Recording

Resources

General Questions?
- Ask the Room Parent Group on WhatsApp
- Email Room Parent Coordinator
Getting cleared as a volunteer
- Volunteer Paperwork Questions? Email Cindy Karmila and Cheryl Hillman
Class Family Directory
- Sample Google Form
- Sample Printed Flyer
Budgeting
- Sample Budget Tracker
Class Donations
- Sample Class Donation Letters
Gifts must be less than $50 per PUSD policy

Yearbook/Class Photos Questions?
- Email Yearbook Volunteer Lead
Staff Appreciation Week
- Typically the first full week in May
- Door Decor Ideas 22'-23' & 23'-24'
- See Additional Notes Below
Party Shopping
- Dollar Stores
- OrientalTrading.com
- Amazon.com
Party/Gift Ideas
- WhatsApp Chat Group
- Collaborating with your teacher
- Google or Pinterest

Door Decor

Door Decor Ideas 22'-23' & 23'-24'
Door Size 84"x34"
- To avoid hinges 84"x33"
- To avoid hinges and handle 84"x27"
- Half Size Poster 40"x33" (above handle)
Wipe down the door to remove dust ahead of adhering
Lighter designs adhere better
Heavier designs may need to be adhered/hung over the door
Butcher paper from work room can be used, accessed only during school hours
Putting up door decor should not interfere with class time (ideally after school hours, during lunch, etc.)