Class Parents

​Class parents are an integral part in helping our schools function more effectively by ensuring that every family is aware of all goings-on at Deane Porter and Forrestdale, from important academic information and upcoming school events to class parties and PTO meeting recaps.

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, the classroom teacher, the PTO. Serving as a class parent is an excellent opportunity to connect to your child’s class and to be involved in both the classroom and student/family community.

 

2025-2026 Class Parent Key Dates
Sept. 4 - 11: Interest Form open (now closed)
Sept. 18: Class Parent Assignments emailed
Sept. 22: Class Parent Zoom Orientation

Responsibilities

 

The following outlines the responsibilities for Class Parents, as expected by the teacher and the PTO. Each class has two Class Parents who will work together to share these responsibilities.

  • Classroom Needs: Communicate with your teacher about items needed in the classroom, such as water bottles, paper towels, soap, extra snacks, etc.
  • Share Communications: Share information with parents, as needed by the PTO.
  • Events and Parties: Help organize and attend classroom parties, as directed by your teacher.
  • Class Trips: Attend class trips to assist and supervise students.
  • Class Directory: Create, update, and share the internal class directory.
  • Collect Dues: Gather class dues from parents for PTO events and teacher gifts. Learn more about class dues vs PTO Membership
  • Manage Budget: Follow a budget for funding events and gifts.
  • Welcome New Families: Extend a warm welcome to new families joining the district.
  • PTO Volunteering: Participate in at least 2 PTO events, such as Fall Festival, Lunch with a Loved One, Art Show, Book Fair, Field Day, etc.
  • Recruit Volunteers: Help find volunteers for PTO events.
  • Monthly Meetings: Attend all monthly PTO meetings.
  • PNO Basket: Gather donations and put together a class gift basket for the PTO's annual fundraiser, Parent’s Night Out.

Class Parents must be have an active PTO membership for the 2025-2026 school year.