General Policies and Practices

• With the exception of the end of the year party, all parties are to be held on the school grounds due to liability factors. Dr. Boudreau must be notified of any off-site parties. The teachers will generally coordinate the distribution of parent permission slips in the event of an off-site party, but they may want room parents to handle.

• All parks used for an end of the year party must be reserved through the appropriate Park District office. It is recommended that you contact the Park District early in the calendar year for the best selection. Also, the Park District will request a Certificate of Insurance. These are available from the school office.

• Additional monetary donations for a party may not be requested from the parents.

• Try not to contact a parent who filled out a party volunteer form more than once in a school year for donations of time or supplies.

• Reserve any special party space at Ogden (i.e., playground, etc.) by filling out a building use form in the school office well in advance of your scheduled event.

• All party favors must be of a non-religious nature.

• Take great care in selecting your tools for a craft or party activity, keeping in mind the safety of the children. For example, avoid the use of super glue, hot glue guns, sharp instruments, etc.

• All party locations should be cleaned up following each event.

• Whenever you cannot attend to your duties as a room parent, it is your responsibility to find another parent volunteer to take your place.

• Room parents are encouraged to attend PTC Meetings held monthly at Ogden. See your school calendar for dates and times.