Homeroom Parents

Thank you for becoming a homeroom parent for your child's class. We appreciate all your time and effort into making the 2009 -2010 school year a success!  it's the most wonderful time of year for planning our holiday parties! Below are some tips for helping with your classroom party.

Contact your teacher:

As homeroom parents, we are to assist homeroom teachers with classroom parties and/or special events.  If you haven't already, please get with your teacher to schedule a conference time to discuss your individual class needs.

The classroom Holiday parties will be on December  18th. Your teacher may already have a plan for this event, but may need your assistance in contacting other parents and coordinating what each should be responsible for.

Contact other Parents:

Once you've discussed your classroom needs with your teacher, I may be able to provide you with a class parent  list to aid you with getting other parents involved. This will help to alleviate some of the responsibilities off of you. You may want to send a note home to each parent introducing yourself with your contact information along with a list of items that they can sign up to bring or do.

Keep up with what everyone is bringing:

Consider meeting with your teacher  a few days before the event to finalize any last minute details. Give her a list of who is providing what. Also consider sending a reminder out to each parent.

Have Fun!

On the day of the party, you will need to arrive early to assist in setup and direct other parents in their tasks.  Also, make sure to have someone that can stay and clean up afterwards.

Food Allergies

 Be considerate of any food allergies some classmates may have in choosing food items for the party; such as red food dye, nuts, milk, eggs, pork, etc. Your teacher will have this information.

Some things that may be needed (enough for each student + teacher and volunteers)

Plates                                     
Cups or juice boxes                                 
napkins

sandwiches                                    
fruit or veggie trays                                    
Chips

Cupcake or cookies                      
treat bags                                              
game and/or story-time

craft                                                
paper towels                                          
trash bags

remember: kids love themes. Your teacher most likely has one in mind, so ask.

Another reminder:

 December 17th is Polar Express day. Our kids will wear pajama's, drink cocoa, and watch The Polar Express. There will also be ornament  making. We will need volunteers for this event .

Some upcoming events to plan for may include ; valentine's day, spring treat day, last day of school

Sincerely,
Kimberly Asaro
PAW President