REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Katie Balagia PTA Room Rep Coordinator - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

ROOM REP ORIENTATION

REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Katie Balagia PTA Room Rep Coordinator krkeele@aol.com

Ø You must be an approved volunteer to be a room rep. An LISD

volunteer application must be completed each year. http://volunteer.leanderisd.org. You must be a member of the Reed PTA. http://reed.my-pta.org

Ø Organize class donations and volunteers for PTA events and

school wide activities. Primary PTA contact for the class throughout the year.

Ø Each class needs a head room rep and an alternate room rep

PTA Donations and Volunteers What does a room rep do?

Ø Work with teacher to develop a theme for parties and request

the assistance of the parents to contribute toward needed

• supplies. Any money collected will be used to reimburse for
• supplies. Plan and carry out the activities by seeking

participation from parents. Keep costs low! Use Signup Genius or a Shutterfly ShareSite to communicate with parents and request party supplies. An Alternate PTA Room Rep must handle any cash/checks collected by the class.

Class Parties Winter Party Dec. 18/Valentine Party Feb. 12 What does a room rep do?

Ø Plan a birthday celebration for your teacher Ø Teacher’s “favorite things” list will help you get to know your

teacher better and give you possible gift ideas. Please share this list with the families in your class.

Ø Teacher Appreciation Week is organized by the PTA Hospitality

Committee

Teacher Celebrations What does a room rep do?

Ø Participate in the Room Rep Shutterfly site.

https://reedroomreps20152016.shutterfly.com/

Ø Create a class Shutterfly site to share upcoming events, photos,

contact info, etc. (By uploading pictures to this site you agree to allow the PTA to use them to promote school spirit through our website, yearbook, bulletin board, etc.)

Ø Visit https://www.shutterfly.com/classroom-share/ to create your

class site.

Classroom Updates/Pictures What does a room rep do?

Ø Get to know him/her and obtain a class roster with parent email

addresses

Ø Discuss ways volunteers can help out in the classroom this year Ø Learn what class events and projects your teacher will need help

with this year

Meet With Your Teacher What do I do now?

Ø Modify the sample letter or create your own. Include your contact

• info. Possible items to include:

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Reminder to complete the LISD volunteer application before volunteering

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Inform the Room Rep if a non-photo disclaimer was submitted to the school

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A copy of Favorite Things for your teacher

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Any additional items your teacher/class may need or upcoming class events

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Upcoming PTA events

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Encourage parents to join the Reed PTA

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Option of planning a class “meet and greet” at the park

Email an introduction letter to parents What do I do now?

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Check out the Room Rep Shutterfly site

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Create a class Shutterfly share site

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Visit the Reed and Reed PTA website for volunteer info and school events to share with the families in your class

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Make an effort to connect with the families in your classroom

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Since we are a bilingual school, all written communication in the dual language classes must be in English and Spanish. Contact Isabel Ceballos for Spanish translation at Isabel.Ceballos@leanderisd.org

Get Connected What do I do now?

Ø Attend the PTA Room Rep planning meetings held in the Reed

community room

Ø Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 8:00 a.m. (Winter party) Ø Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 8:00 a.m. (Valentine's party)

Need Help? Please contact me anytime! Katie 512-913-6134 Don’t forget to pick up a card and treat for your teacher!

Mark Your Calendars What do I do now?