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Room Parents are an integral part of each Eaton classroom. They work with teachers to communicate information to other families in a class, and help coordinate class participation in school-wide activities, such as Teacher Appreciation Week and Eaton's Annual Auction.
​It's a great way to be really involved and informed about your children's activities.
What does a Room Parent do?  
  • Sends emails to the class alerting parents and caregivers of upcoming school events,
  • Helps the teacher organize for classroom events, 
  • Solicits and collects funds and organizes class gifts for the teacher,
  • Solicits and collects funds and coordinates a class basket for the Annual Auction. 
  • Set up the class directory, send updates and friendly reminder to the class Whatsapp group, etc
What kind of time commitment is required to be Room Parent?
Two to three parents typically share the role of Room Parent and divide the responsibility. In general, Room Parenting requires a few hours each month, with additional hours necessary during holidays, Annual Auction planning, and end-of-the-year activities. This role does not require you to be at Eaton for most events, but an ability to forward emails in a timely manner to your class.  

How do I learn more?
Talk to or email Room Parent Coordinators at roomparents@eatondc.org.  If you find the Room Parent role is not for you, there are many opportunities to be part of the Eaton community.  

How do I sign up?
Talk to your child's teacher, and/or email the Room Parent Coordinators.
John Eaton Elementary School
3301 Lowell Street NW ~ Washington, DC 20008 ~ 202-282-0103


  • Home
  • School
    • Enrolling at Eaton
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Eaton Library
    • Educating the Whole Child >
      • Mission & Vision
      • School Climate
      • Mental Health Resources
      • Curriculum
      • Academic Enrichment
      • Athletics
      • Arts
      • Chinese Language Program
      • Eagle Extras & JEAP Enrichment Schedule
    • Aftercare - JEAP
    • Eaton History
    • Principal's Corner
    • Eaton in the News
    • Modernization
  • Community
    • Home and School Association (HSA)
    • Local School Advisory Team (LSAT)
    • Parent Information
    • Faculty & Staff Gifts
    • Support Eaton Together (SET)
    • Kiss & Go
    • Friends of Eaton
    • Shop to Support Eaton
    • Room Parent Network
    • Support Eaton
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Eaton Annual Christmas Tree Sale
    • Annual Auction
    • 2022 Art Show
    • Back-to-School BBQ
    • 2021 Recycling Poster Contest
    • Politics and Prose Book Fair
    • Eaton Musical
    • Eatin' for Eaton
    • Fifth Grade Promotion
    • Eaton Event Photos >
      • 2021-2022 Events
      • 2020-2021 Events
      • 2020-2021 Cover Design Contest
      • Jump for Heart
      • 2015/16 Eaton Eagles Basketball
      • 2015 Science Fair
      • 2015 Eaton Auction
      • 2015 Winter Concert
      • 2014 Geoplunge Tournament
      • 2014 Winter Concert
      • 2014 Washington Ballet Performance
      • 2014 Block Party
  • Connect
  • Spirit Wear