The PTO organizes and administers a Room Parent program for each elementary school. The PTO Vice President at each school coordinates that building’s Room Parent program, which includes classroom parties and staff appreciation. The Middle schools do not have classroom parties, but do need volunteers to chaperone dances and other events and help with the staff appreciation activities at their school.

How it Works:

In the Elementary schools, Room Parents plan and supervise a Halloween party, Valentine’s Day party and an End-of-Year party (Lincoln and John Powers do a Winter Party and not End-of-Year). The Halloween and Valentines parties are approximately forty-five minutes to one hour long and consist of games and activities. The End of Year party generally takes place during the last week or two of school and includes games as well as snacks. The snacks allowed at the End-of-Year party will be communicated to each Room Parent Coordinator prior to the planning of the party and are based on the district wide approved list.

Room Party Procedures

Dates:

Room party dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows:

  • Halloween Party: Thursday, October 31, 2024
  • Winter Party (Lincoln and John Powers only): Friday, December 20, 2024
  • Valentine’s Day Party: Thursday, February 13, 2025 (due to P/T conferences on Friday the 14th)
  • End-of-Year Parties: Varies by school and grade

For information about being an Elementary School Room Parent or a Middle School Volunteer contact the PTO Vice President of your child’s school, as listed on the Hawthorn PTO home page.

School SignUpGenius Links for Parties: