Room Parents

The role of Room Parent is a rewarding and important link between teachers and families. Typically, 1-3 room parents per classroom share the various responsibilities below, and get to know the Hayes community just a little bit better. We are grateful to all RP's who step up to help the PTO in this key role.

If you haven't volunteered but would like to please email contact@hayespto.org. 

Room Parent Fall Responsibilities

• Have a brief meeting with the teachers at the beginning of the school year to introduce yourselves and learn about their needs / communication preferences.
• Introduce yourselves at the Open House to the classroom parents and caregivers.
• Obtain a complete class list with caregivers' email addresses as soon as possible.
• Encourage all parents in your class to sign up on the Hayes PTO online directory to facilitate communication.
• Coordinate a get-to-know-you class potluck event in the Fall - parents only or parents and kids; indoor or outdoor; at someone's house or at the Warren playground, etc.
• Consider honoring the teacher and paras on his or her birthday.

Room Parent Year-Long Responsibilities

• Encourage parents to attend PTO meetings.
• Provide coffee and treats for 1 PTO meeting during the school year.
• Assist teachers in recruiting volunteers for field trips, in-class activities, etc.
• Check in with teacher(s) periodically about classroom needs / help.
• Coordinate class gifts for teachers and paraprofessionals at semester-end and year-end.

Grade-Specific Responsibilities

• 7th grade room parent(s) host the 8th grade graduation-day breakfast.
• 8th grade room parent(s) coordinate graduation party.

All-School Room Parent Responsibilities

• Reach out to all specialists and Dr. Sevelius at the beginning of the school year to introduce yourselves.
• Assist front office, specialists and educators as needed in recruiting volunteers for activities, projects, etc.
• Check in with specialists periodically about classroom needs or help and communicate those to families.