Each year Homeroom Parents collect class fees from their homeroom to help cover the cost of various homeroom activities. Below is a copy/paste example letter written by Staci Frazior that you can edit to fit your needs. Also attached is a PDF version showing her original formatting. Thanks to Staci for sharing this with us! Here are her notes on how to use the letter:
NOTES:
Outside envelope - put label with the child's name and a "deliver to your parents" comment. Inside - stuff the letter and another envelope folded up with a label on it that has YOUR child's name on it and "return to Jane Smith by October 15, 2008."
This has given me 100% participation every year since 2nd grade. On the same day I send the letters home, I send the letter via e-mail to the parents and ask them to watch for it. Each time we spend funds, I sent the parents a note stating how much was spent and for what purpose. At the end of the year, I send a recap on an Excel spreadsheet with any balance or underage noted - if we have left over, we donate it. EXAMPLE LETTER:
Dear Families,
We have such a GREAT class this year! What a dynamic group of kids! And we are very lucky to have such a talented teacher in Mrs. Roberts!
We are very excited to be your homeroom parents this year and we are looking forward to
But, it takes cash to fund all these activities! We are asking each family to send a check for $35.00 payable to Staci Frazior by October 15th. Please send a check to school with your child in envelope provided.
We purchased a “class” gift for Mrs. Roberts on her birthday –she is a UA graduate and we got her a cute pair of Hogs margarita glasses just in time for the first Razorback game.
Mrs. Roberts has a wish list! Please help by donating one or more of the following items:
We are looking forward to a great year! If you have questions or comments, please contact us!
****SAVE THE DATES! Our carpool dates are Nov. 20-21 and May 21-35****
With kindest regards,
Staci Frazior cell 555-5555 home 555-5555 |