2026-2027 Homeroom Parent Team Sign Up

*Homeroom Parents Leads may NOT sign up for any additional Party Helper or Photographer slots.

*Party Helpers and Photographers may NOT sign up for additional slots within the same classroom. You may sign up for another child’s Party Helper or Photographer slot in a different classroom. 

Class Party Dates

• Halloween Party (Grades 1–5): October 30
• Kindergarten AM/PM Halloween Parties: October 29
• Winter Party (All Grades): December 23
• Valentine’s Party (Grades 1–5): February 12
• Kindergarten AM/PM Valentine’s Parties: February 11

Homeroom Parent Responsibilities:

• One Homeroom Parent per class.
• Attend Zoom meeting – Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
  
• Attend all three classroom parties throughout the school year (Halloween, Winter, Valentine’s Day).
• Coordinate a game and craft (funded by Manoa PTO) per party with help from your Homeroom Helper.
• Attend back to school night on Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 pm to introduce yourself to parents, communicate PTO needs/goals and collect email addresses.
• Collect contributions for teacher/class holiday and end-of-year gifts.
• Communicate with parents regarding important PTO events and information, under the direction of the Homeroom Parent Chair.
• Respond to the teacher and homeroom parent coordinator within two days of receiving communication.
• Must have clearances on file in school office

Homeroom Helper responsibilities:

• One Homeroom Helper per class, one for each party: Halloween, Winter, Valentine’s Day
• Assist the Homeroom Parent with the planning and all party related items.
• If you are a Homeroom Parent for ANY class, you can not be a Homeroom Helper.
• Must have clearances on file in school office

Homeroom Photographer Responsibilities:

• One Homeroom Photographer per class, one for each party: Halloween, Winter, Valentine’s Day
• All photographers must have clearances on file in school office.
• Confirm photo consent for all students with homeroom teacher.
• Candid photos, especially small groups, along with an organized class picture, are needed.
• Photographers will use their own phones and must have comfort using Google Drive.
• Photos must be uploaded within 1 week of the party.

Important! Please Note:

All parents who volunteer to be part of the Homeroom Parent Team must have all clearances on file with Mrs. Nichols (in the main office).

Your role as part of this team is critical to making all of our classroom parties run smoothly and most importantly be FUN for all the kids and teachers at Manoa! Please remember that you are a VOLUNTEER for your child’s teacher and that each teacher, grade level point person, and homeroom team may operate differently and have different expectations and directions.