Room Parents

Room Parents are the link between school and home, informing parents of what's going on in the classroom and what they can do to help.

Resources

Download the resources below to help you as a Room Parent:

• Email Etiquette
• Sample Contact List
• Google Apps Tutorial​

So You Want to Be a Room Parent?
Room Parents play an integral role in the communication process as a liaison between the teacher, BSC, and the parents. It is a particularly important role in the 2020-2021 school year as we head into distance learning. This year, in addition to the normal activities of a room parent, we've added a few additional responsibilities to promote community during distance learning, so please make sure to review our Room Parent Interest Form carefully. We would like to set-up all of our Room Parents for success, starting with expectations that allow us to choose the best candidate to support and assist our teachers, students and families.

Please go to bit.ly/bscroomparentform to complete an application if you are interested in being considered for the Room Parent position at Balboa Magnet. This form will take the place of our usual selection process during the volunteer fair, which is currently on hold due to the pandemic. ​

If you have any questions, please email Kristen Fujitaki,VP Communications, at balboacommunications@gmail.com.

Duties:
The duties change from classroom to classroom, and some teachers will want more help than others. Think of this as an outline of what may be in store:

1. Communicate with parents. As a Room Parent, communication is the key component to your job; therefore, you should try to correspond with your classroom parents as much as possible through email.
2. Talk to the teacher. Send your teacher an email at the beginning of the year. Then, try to check in with her/him weekly to see if they need anything, and keep the lines of communication open.
3. Build community. Encourage a sense of community during distance learning.
4. Organize gifts for the teacher throughout the year, including holidays, the end of the school year, the teacher's birthday, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
5. Support your teacher.  As room parents, we're here to help! Your teacher will guide you on how much of a role she or he wants you to play.