When I first got involved with the PTO at our lower elementary school, Halloween party season came with a side of complaints. Lots of them. Some classrooms were getting a full-on extravaganza. Balloons everywhere, loads of cupcakes, and bags of take-home treats for every kid. Then you’d walk next door and that class got a...Continue reading
Look no further for halloween class party ideas both elementary students and teachers will love. But first, settle in for a quick story. Picture it… a 5th grade Halloween party, a stack of toilet paper rolls, and me standing in the middle of the classroom with my arms out like a scarecrow. I was the...Continue reading
I still remember my first meeting with the teacher as a newly appointed PTO Room Parent. Standing in a hallway with a clipboard and tons of questions, but no idea (yet!) what I was doing. Turns out most room parents feel exactly that way. Excited, a little nervous, and wondering if there’s a manual somewhere...Continue reading
A good Room Parent can make the year go really smoothly for the teacher and the parents, so it’s not a role to overlook when training and equipping with resources. One of the quickest ways to learn what to do as a room parent is to get a head up about pitfalls to be aware...Continue reading
So you’ve either volunteered or been “voluntold” as Room Mom or Room Parent to be charge of planning the classroom parties for your child’s class this year. Now what? Do you just jump right in and make all the decisions? Nope, instead get a meeting set up to talk with the teacher before you start...Continue reading
Have you just stepped up (or been selected!) to be your child’s room mom or class room parent and now wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into? You’ll absolutely love this room parent guide filled with tips to not only help you get started in your new role, but also support you throughout the entire year....Continue reading