Room Parents (RP) are appointed by the Executive Board for one (1) year, in consultation with the
Principal and the homeroom teachers. The RP’s are vital communicators and liaisons to families
for ongoing classroom, fundraising and social activities. RP’s will cooperate in all Parent Club
projects and promote unity and parental interest in the activities of the individual class and the Good
Shepherd Community. RP’s provide important information and communication with the highest of
integrity and kindness. The following list is not inclusive and may change as it pertains to the needs
of the school.
- Attend monthly Parent Club meetings (typically held the 1st Wed. of each month). If you cannot
attend you must contact the Parent Club President.
- Main communicator and liaison for parents of the assigned class on all fund raising or school
activities.
- Letter of Introduction: Letter of introduction to the families of the class to welcome them and
inform them you are the room parent and your contact information. (see sample)
- Contact by phone all new families in your class reminding them of the New Family Orientation.
- Attend New Family Orientation if you have new families in your class attending.
- Assist in monitoring Virtus Training completion for parents in your classroom.
- Coordinate and organize all Fund Raising involvement for your classroom. For example, collect
and organize items for the Thanksgiving Red Bucket. See your RP folder for complete event
information.
- Assist in recruiting volunteers for special events and Yard Duty during lunch and recess.
- Consistently communicate Safety Rules (3 P’s): Parking, Pick-up & People. Always park in
designated areas, always follow traffic rules during pick-up and be diligent about strangers in the
building and surrounding grounds. All visitors (including parents) must be signed in at the office
and wear a visitor or volunteer badge.
- Communicate with classroom families regarding the Christmas Gift Collection.
- Assist as needed or directed by teacher of assigned class.
- Assist in coordinating chaperones for field trips as directed by the teacher.
- Grade specific duties will pertain for grades PreK, K, 2nd, 7th and 8th. Please see each
respective teacher for those assignments.
- To work under the direction of the Principal and teacher for all class activities. (All activities must
have Principal approval)
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