"At the tippy top of the volunteer pyramid are the Laminator Moms. They're at the school every single day. They have their own parking spot. They have organized three fundraisers since September, and they have a binder for every single thing."
"Next up are the Field Trip Moms. They always sign up to chaperone, and they bring the good snacks. We're talking expertly cut-up snacks, not some banana that they brought from the bottom of their bag."
"I saw the Valentine's Day sign-up sheet and I signed up to bring one package of napkins. And honestly I felt pretty proud of myself. I had nailed it!"
"ANY help is amazing. No matter what the help looks like. Give me all the moms! The Laminator, Chaperones, Snacks, Napkins, Money Only, really ANYTHING! I appreciate it ALL!"
Angela Fry categorizes school parent volunteers into three levels: Laminator Moms, who are highly involved; Field Trip Moms, who chaperone and provide snacks; and Napkin Moms, who contribute minimally. Fry humorously identifies as a Napkin Mom, feeling proud of her small contribution. She emphasizes that all types of parental involvement are valuable for building a strong school community. Comments from viewers support her view, highlighting that any help, no matter how small, is appreciated in the educational environment.
Read at TODAY.com
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