What Room Parents Do
- Assist teachers with routine administrative tasks which may include: copying/collating, processing scholastic book orders, scheduling conferences, etc.
- Organize parent participation for classroom events and field trips
- Communicate information about important school events/meetings via timely email reminders to families
- Prepare the class contribution to the Zervas Auction
- Organize parents during the class’s assigned Zervas Teacher Appreciation month
- Assist PTO in enlisting parent volunteers for school events such as the School Fair, PTO Auction, etc.
The City of Newton and the Zervas School are still in the process of developing a food policy to address the increase in serious food allergies among school age children.
At this time, the Zervas Food Policy Committee has established that:
- 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.
- 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 Workermay 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
