Class Parent Representative / Representante de Clase
What is a Class Parent Representative?
CPRs provide a communication link between the teacher and the other parents in the class in Elementary School, and help create a sense of classroom community. While the precise role of the Class Parent Representative is defined individually by each teacher and the parents in his/her class, a CPR can be a lifesaver to teachers by helping them collect needed school supplies, organize volunteers and inform parents about what goes on in the classroom.
Please note, CPRs should not get involved with academic or disciplinary matters.
Duties of a Class Parent Representative:
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Collect contact information to create a class list
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Coordinate chaperones for class trips
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Encourage parents to assist in the classroom, as needed
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Coordinate social events and holiday-related festivities for the class
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Coordinate the collection of school supplies, as needed
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Attend a brief monthly meeting with the teacher to discuss what the classroom might need, what the students will be studying and what should be reinforced at home, and communicate these messages to all parents
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Attend PTO meetings and encourage others to do so, and let parents know about upcoming PTO events and volunteer opportunities
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Assist with fundraising efforts, such as the Box Tops for Education program
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Help coordinate the Gardening Program in the Garden Path
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