The primary goal of class parents is make every family at PS 29 feels connected to our community.  The role of the class parent is to support and build community within the classroom as well as to serve as a communication liaison between the classroom families and the Parent and Teachers Association (PTA).  Every class should have two class parents.

Typical Responsibilities of the Class Parent Include:

Internal Class Directory:  This is separate from the external PS 29 Directory.  Even families that don’t want to be included in the directory, should give you contact information.  You will need this information to set up a group email (and/or phone) list to contact your class families when necessary.  If you have a non-English speaking family, let our Parent Coordinator know.  Translation services are available.

Organizing class potluck dinners: PLEASE NOTE there are specific guidelines for potlucks that need to be followed.  We know some of you are very eager to get the potluck scheduled, but before you do, just make sure you touch base with Anne Townsend.  For everyone else, guidelines will be discussed at the first Class Parents Meeting.

Attend class parent meetings three times during the year (generally in September, December and March, after drop off, in the Cafeteria) to share ideas and offer feedback.

Using the PS 29 website (www.ps29brooklyn.org) to post updates specific to your class and general school-wide reminders.  Our Parent Coordinator will hold training sessions in October.

Attending PTA and/or SLT meetings to keep up on what’s happening at school and communicating important information to your families.

Within classroom – to be worked out with your child’s teacher:

• Assisting with classroom events, such as publishing celebrations (e.g. coordinating food, etc);
• Publicizing/assisting with grade specific projects, events, and trips;
• Coordinating teacher gifts (at winter holiday and for end of the year);
• Soliciting volunteers for events/identifying skills among our families;
• Supporting the classroom in any other way!

If you have any questions about the role and expectations of class parents, please contact: PS29PTA[at]gmail.com