The two Class Parent Coordinators shall collect names offered for Class Parents and develop a list for each class. The teachers and administration will select two (2) names from the list provided by the committee. The teachers will give preference to those volunteers on the list who have not performed in this capacity before. Class Parents will work with the individual teacher to coordinate the year’s activities. Class dues shall be collected and disbursed according to guidelines for Class Parents. The Coordinators shall contact Class Parents regarding events that require their attention or attendance including the Snow Chain/Emergency call list.
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The list below depicts the Class Parents for each class for 2008-2009. If you need to contact your Class Parent, please obtain their phone number from the Student Directory or call the school office.
Any parent, guardian, grandparent or responsible adult of a student may volunteer to be a Class Parent. Each classroom teacher will choose two (2) individuals from those indicating interest in serving in this role. By serving as a Class Parent, you automatically fulfill your 25 hour yearly volunteer commitment for the school year. The following selection criteria is used for selecting the Class Parents:
Parent who has never held the position before
Parent who has held the position for one year previously
Parent who has held the position twice in previous years
Below is an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Class Parents:
Telephone Chain - The Class Parents are responsible for maintaining the Emergency Telephone Chain. In the event of a school closing due to snow or other unforeseen reason, each Class Parent will be required to make telephone calls to the families in their child's class informing them of the school closings or delayed openings.
Snow Day/Weather related closings - All calls will need to be made no later than 6:15 AM
Emergency Closings occuring during the school day - Calls must be made immediately following your notification
Class Dues - The Class Parents are responsible for the safekeeping and distribution of money collected from class dues for class parties/activities. A detailed expense summary report accounting for all monies must be submitted at the conclusion of the school year to the Class Parent Coordinators.
Class Parties and Activities - In coordination with the teacher, the Class Parents work to establish a calendar of parties and activities for the school year. The Class Parents are responsible for the coordination of class parties, however, at their discretion, they may ask other class parents to be in attendance at an event in your place, if needed.
Class Trips - At the teacher's direction, Class Parents may be asked to assist and accompany the class on their class trip. NO SIBLINGS are allowed to attend class trips. On the average, each class takes at least one class trip per year.
Special Events - Every Class Parent is required to attend the following events during the year. However, if an unforeseen conflict arises and the Class Parent cannot attend, then they must have a replacement parent from the class confirmed as a substitute.
Walk-A-Thon
Children's Christmas Lunch
Field Day
1st Grade Class Parents (ONLY)
- Coordinate the Kindergarten Graduation Reception
7th Grade Class Parents (ONLY)
- Coordinate 8th Grade Pin Ceremony
7th Grade Class Parents (ONLY)
- Coordinate 8th Grade Graduation Reception
Tricky Tray Class Baskets - The Class Parents are responsible for coordinating the class basket. The Class Parents can either handle the purchasing for the class basket themselves or request another parent volunteer to assist in this effort.
Should you have any questions regarding the Class Parent role, please feel free to call either one of the Class Parent Coordinators.
