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[quote=Anonymous]Some of these posts are amusing, but I hope not typical.

OP at our school the sign ups are managed by teachers during the open house and BTSN much as you described.  I've volunteered but have never been selected for room parent -- OK by me as I can commit to something weekly and would prefer to be in the classroom.  I just like to know what the kids are learning so I can help support my child.

Both years, the teachers gave me (and the other volunteers) real assignments.  The first year, I was there weekly for 60 mins with a rotating group of 6 Kindergartners focused on small work groups... it was exhausting!  Last year I was trained as a literacy volunteer and worked 2 times per month with 1-4 first graders on reading and writing.  It was fun and was helpful since my daughter was behind in reading and the tips I learned I could reinforce at home.  If you can make a weekly commitment (I work full time but have arranged it with work to volunteer each week -- same day, same time) and the teachers will actually use you, I would recommend volunteering in the classroom.  It is amazing to see all of the new information and techniques that the kids are being taught.  I find it very fun and interesting.

On a final note, my kids are K and 2 and they want me to come to school and on field trips to volunteer... However, I suspect that in a few years they won't want me anywhere near the school, so for now, I will happily volunteer in classroom.[/quote]

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