HOMEROOM PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Our teachers work very hard each and every day with our students and can always need a helping
hand. At Citrus Park Elementary, we seek parents to help out in the each of our classrooms
throughout the school year. The responsibility of the Homeroom Parent is to be the liaison with
the teacher and the other parents in the classroom throughout the year. Homeroom Parents help
organize classroom activities and assist the teacher with classroom needs throughout the school
year.
1. Have Initial Contact with the Teacher. Meet with them one on one and talk with the
teacher to find out their needs for the upcoming school year. (Examples: Fall Fest, Winter
Celebration, Spring Carnival, End of Year Events, Classroom Projects, Field Trip
Reminders, to name a few)
2. Send a correspondence out to the other parents in the class. Introduce yourself as the
Homeroom Parent, overview of the exciting year’s classroom festivities and provide them
with a phone number or email to contact you with any questions.
3. Provide Sign Up Sheets for events throughout the year providing all parents in the class
an opportunity to participate in their child’s classroom should they be interested.
4. Help get the class and parents involved in Teacher Appreciation Week or Holiday Gifts
for your Teacher. Arrange something special or raise funds for a teacher gift, fruit
bouquet or anything that will make the teacher feel special. Please be conservative in
your requests (maximum of $10.00 per student throughout the school year for monetary
donation).
5. Homeroom Parent may wish to collect email addresses of other classroom parents to
distribute monthly reminders such as picture day, family nights, crazy sock day and more
If you have any questions regarding homeroom parent responsibilities, please contact
Heather Tyler, PTA President at Citrusparkpta2014@gmail.com. Please note that all
correspondence to parents must be approved by your students teacher.
JUST A FEW THINGS HOMEROOM PARENTS CAN ASSIST WITH EACH MONTH
October: Story Book Parade!!! Help us spread the word to Parents about our Amazing Story
Book Parade that will be held on October 31st (The whole school parades around the school in
their favorite character from a book)
November: Fall Feast! Some teachers or grades may choose to host a Fall Feast and ask for
parents to bring in dishes to share as they teach our children about the traditions of Giving
Thanks. Help us Spread the Word on Great American Teach-In
December: Beginning of December is the perfect time to request donations for a teacher gift for
the holidays should the class choose too. Holiday Party is also popular and is great for other
classroom parent participation to help bring in snacks, drinks, a craft and one or two games.
Remind Parents of the Schools Fun Gingerbread Shoppe, Giving Tree, Book Fair, Jingle Jog,
Winter Concert and Coat Drive!
January: Assist and get involved in our 1st Annual Fitness and Wellness Fair
February: Valentine’s Day Celebration (maybe a light snack and craft is permitted). Remind
Parents of our fun Valentines Dance and Jump Rope for Heart.
March: Spread the Word about Art Night and help teachers with any projects or organization as
they get ready for testing. Each class helps the PTA put together a basket for the Spring Silent
Auction in April with a theme, help gather items from the class parents to make the biggest
basket ever!
April: Help your teacher get ready and basket prepared for the Spring Carnival in April!
May: Assist in setting up daily surprises for your teacher each day for Teacher Appreciation
Week. Either it be a different theme each day with writing a thank you note, bringing in their
favorite flower or candy bar. Get the parents and class involved in thanking our teachers for all
they do! Our PTA will also plan fun surprises for the teachers throughout the week!
June: End of the year gift from class or each individual student and if permitted, assist plan last
week of school activities for the classroom.
MOST IMPORTANTLY….
ENJOY YOUR TIME IN YOUR
CHILD’S CLASSROOM AND HAVE FUN!!!
We are in need of a parent volunteer in our class to assist,
notify other parents of upcoming festivities such as
classroom parties and at times run and attend classroom
events. Come be a part of your child’s class!
Interested parents please fill out this form and return to
your child’s teacher by Friday, September 18, 2015.
I WOULD LIKE TO BE A HOMEROOM PARENT FOR
MY CHILD’S CLASSROOM
Parent Name: ______________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________
E-Mail Address: _____________________________
Child’s Name: ______________________________