Room Parent Meeting September 3, 2014 Mark Twain Elementary Marktwainpto.org

Chain of Communication PTO President / Principal Patin Grade Level Director Grade Level Reps Lead Room Parent(s)

Grade Level Director’s Role  To keep current concerning school and grade level activities and needs.  To pass on information and notices to Grade Level Representatives.  To communicate parent needs and concerns to PTO president and board.  To provide support for parents and teachers.

Grade Level Representatives Are: A hub of communication for each grade level. A source of knowledge about PTO activities and programs. A source of support for room parents. Effective communicators.

Grade Level Rep. Team Kindergarten: Holly Lee & Kinsey Wall 1st Grade: Lindsay Colvin 2nd Grade: Liz Sanders 3rd Grade: Linda Barcot 4th Grade: Kim Marosis 5th Grade: Whitney Anderson & Suzy Lattin

Room Parents’ Role Room parents are leaders. Room parents model respectful and principled language and behavior. Room parents embody the PYP attitudes: Commitment Integrity Appreciation Respect Curiosity Tolerance Cooperation Independence Creativity Enthusiasm

Room Parents’ Role Room parents are the primary source of communication and community among class parents. Room parents’ participation allows teachers to focus on instruction. Room parents are responsible for effective communication which helps strengthen the Twain community.

Room Parents’ Role Room parents are the foundation for volunteerism in and out of the classroom. Delegate - do NOT feel that you must do everything on your own. Encourage and utilize the diverse talents and capabilities of the parents in your class.

Topics: Directory Registration & Class Directory – Ashley Anthony Open House & Volunteer Sign Up Friends & Family – Membership Fundraising  Spooky Spaghetti – Elecia Wheeler & Frankie Sartin  Huckleberry Bash – Madonna Bauch & Chastiti Houck  Box Tops  School store – gift cards  Mixed Bag

Topics: Communications  MarkTwainPTO.org – online resource  Twain Times  Living Tree  Red Folders Teacher Appreciation  All About Me, Wish List  Consider asking for $ now  AAA (Appreciate an Ancillary)  B-day Grams are not just for kids!

Topics: Class Socials/Parties - 2  Set dates with teacher & discuss other parties throughout year  Submit receipts to Soco in PTO workroom drawer – up to $80 Field Day – t-shirts Art a la Carte - Jenny Tchartmchi & Sonal Patel Yearbook – Claire Lynch & Leslie Strug Publicity – Kathleen Fenoy & Nicole Shah

Break into grade level discussions