WEARING FOR SPRING
11 years ago
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Questions for the Moms
So, I went to William's back to school night tonight and everytime I go to something at school for him, I always feel so lost. Last year it was the PTA. I just gave up on that one because they kept asking for people to be chair people for things like the carnival and other things I had no idea how to plan. How am I supposed to know how to do that? This year I thought I would try again and go to the first PTO meeting and again I was totally lost. Why does everyone seem to know how to plan a jog-a-thon or a book fair or a Monte Carlo night for the parents? I don't know how to do these things and I feel totally stupid for not knowing. And, then there is helping in the classroom. This year, William's teacher wants parents to plan the holiday parties. Yet again. I don't know what you're supposed to do for a class party. Last year it was very low key and William's teacher did almost everything. I want to help, but I just feel clueless. Am I the only one that feels this way? For you moms that still have kids in Preschool, enjoy! I would love some ideas on how to not feel so stupid at William's school. Any ideas?
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Well, the first thing is to go to the PTA/PTO meetings...just like you did. Get involved with that. Let the President know who you are and that you would love to be a room parent/helper. I was in charge of the room parents/room helpers. I made sure that there were enough parents in each class to help, we had meetings to discuss what to do. Now with the big nutrition thing going on that you cannot have bake sales etc. I have noticed that the room parents now bring in fruit, veggies...healthy items. Ask the teacher what she would like to have as well. Lots of favors...go to Oriental Trading. I just got involved with everything that I could. I even went for a PTA board position as the secretary. If they see that you are volunteering yourself they will use your services. Can you help out in the classroom? I have been volunteering it seems like forever, there hasn't been a year that I have not done something. I have scaled down alot since they entered high school. I didn't do much until Chelsea was in first grade because I didn't know what to do. As soon as they get to know you and you are around...watch out.
Good luck and don't stress too much about it.
from a teacher's point of view, ANY sort of effort is awesome! you know how to do class parties lis! they are totally easy to plan. give me a holiday, and i'll help you out.
Lisa, Come on you are a teacher by degree and a fabulous mom so this can't be that hard.
Pick Sheri's brain also because she is so involved with her kidos. Sheri has been doing class parties since Matthew was in kindergarten. You have a wealth of resourses so just use them.
Don't get too invoved right now because remember you are having a new baby in Jan. and the Valentine party will be right when you are recuperating. I don't think I can do a party and watch William and Mattie and take care of Jackson and you. I am the wonder grandma but I will be 60 then. We best not push our luck.
You will do great!
lis,
you are slackin on your blog entries! i am anxious to see maddie's party pictures!
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