What is a Room Parent?
Room Parents are the vital link between teachers, families, the Parent Faculty Club (PFC), and sometimes school administration. They help ensure smooth communication, support classroom activities, and foster a strong sense of community within each class.
Each classroom benefits most from having 1–2 Room Parents who work closely with the teacher and other caregivers. If you’d like to volunteer as a Room Parent, please talk to your child’s teacher or email roomparents@harveymilkpfc.org.
You can read more about the role of Room Parent in this helpful article.
Main Functions
- Room Parent Lead: Provides guidance and support for all Room Parents, shares best practices, and fosters peer connection.
- Room Parents: Partner with teachers to understand their needs and provide support. This may include:
- Managing classroom volunteers
- Coordinating field trip support
- Organizing classroom supplies/snacks
- Helping with teacher appreciation activities
- Enhancing classroom experiences when possible
Who’s on this Committee
- Room Parent Leads: Two room parent committee chairs
- Room Parents: One or two contacts per class (plus a dedicated backup)
Desired Skills for Room Parents
- Strong communication skills (responding promptly to emails, staying connected with the teacher)
- Interest in knowing what’s happening at school and getting involved
- Relationship-building with teachers and other Room Parents
- Enthusiasm for classroom activities and supporting teachers
Room Parents are essential partners in making our school community thrive—help us make this year engaging and supportive for every student!