🌟 2025 – 2026 Class Parents
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Class Parent for the upcoming school year!
Being a Class Parent is a wonderful way to stay connected to your child’s experience at McKinley School while also building community with other families.
McKinley thrives when parents are actively involved, and we truly appreciate your willingness to volunteer.
📅 Deadline: Please complete the Class Parent Volunteer Form by Friday, September 19 if you’d like to be considered.
👉 If you have more than one child at McKinley, please select only ONE classroom.
⚖️ Selection Process: If more than two parents volunteer for a class, a random drawing will determine the Class Parents. If you are not chosen, we warmly encourage you to connect with the PTO at mckinleypto@westfieldnjk12.org —there are many other ways to get involved!
Class Parent Responsibilities
📌 Parent/Teacher Liaison
Serve as the main contact between your child’s teacher and classroom families.
📌 Teacher Assistance
Help coordinate classroom needs such as supplies or special projects.
📌 Class Parties
Plan Halloween game stations and End-of-Year celebrations with your co-Class Parent and teacher.
Collect voluntary donations from parents to fund activities.
PTO will reimburse up to $50 per class for Halloween and EOY each
Note: Due to allergies, no food will be served at parties. Further guidance will be shared.
📌 Teacher Birthday
Organize a small classroom acknowledgment (e.g., a group card, kids singing Happy Birthday).
📌 Teacher Gifts
Coordinate parent contributions for holiday and end-of-year teacher gifts.
📌 PTO Support
Teacher Appreciation Week: Assist with PTO-led projects and help encourage parent/student participation.
Promote PTO Events: Share information about PTO-sponsored activities and encourage involvement.
PTO Meetings: Aim for at least one Class Parent to attend each General PTO Meeting (held twice a year).
📌 Parent Community Building
Optional: Organize a casual parent social within the first six weeks of school.
✨ Thank you again for your commitment to making McKinley School a strong, supportive community! ✨
