What
Room Parents Do
1. Assist teachers with routine administrative tasks which
may include: copying/collating, processing scholastic book orders,
scheduling conferences, etc.
2. Participate in planning and organizing classroom breakfasts, teacher
appreciation breakfasts, "Classroom Treasures" for the PTO
Auction, classroom cleanups, and other special projects requested
by the teacher.
3. Recruit Parent Volunteers to assist with classroom events, projects
and/or field trips.
4. Assist PTO in enlisting parent volunteers for school events such
as the School Fair, PTO Auction, gift wrap distribution, etc.
5. Facilitate community awareness of important school events/meetings,
such as PTO, School Committee, Special Speakers by providing timely
phone/e-mail reminders to classroom families.
6. Have fun while supporting the Zervas Community.
Breakfast Food Policy
The City of Newton and the Zervas School are still in the process
of developing a food policy which will address the increase in serious
food allergies among school age children. At this time, the Zervas
Food Policy Committee has established that:
a. No food may be brought into the school
and distributed to students for the purpose of birthday, holiday
and/or other types of personal celebrations.
b. Food may be brought into the classrooms for parent breakfasts.
In this circumstance, it is assumed that the parents of children
with food allergies are present and will monitor their childs consumption
of the various foods provided.
Please adhere to a simplified breakfast menu of: bagels, cream cheese,
fruit, coffee, and orange juice. Please do not bring in frozen bagels
from the grocery store, as they may be processed with nuts. Regarding
Dunkin Munchkins, the school is also interested in improving the
quality of food provided to children in response to the growing
problem of childhood obesity.
Family Support
If a family has a short term crisis, room parents may arrange meals,
playdates or other help. For more long term needs, the school's
Social Worker may
coordinate support with the PTO and room parents.
Room Parent Handbook 2008-2009
Newton Food Pantry
1608 Beacon Street (Waban library basement)
Waban, MA 02468
(617)527-2394
Hours:
1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30. (closed 3rd Wednesday )
Saturday following the 3rd Wednesday 11:00-12:00
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