Raise your hand if you’ve stepped up as a PTO/PTA volunteer, but you’re not clear on what comes next.
You are so not alone, my friend.
That’s exactly how I felt when I started.
If we haven’t yet met, I’m Christina Hidek, attorney turned professional organizer and PTO volunteer nerd.
The truth is that no PTO/PTA volunteer starts out knowing everything they need to.
Everyone needs help at some point.
You deserve advice that’s anything but generic from someone who’s been there and done that, plus tools that slash the workload, and ideas that inspire.
That’s just what you’ll get here!
6 Essential Questions to Ask the Outgoing PTO Volunteer: New Leader Onboarding
Congratulations on being elected to your new PTO position! Stepping into a parent-teacher leadership role is incredibly exciting, but it’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed by the phrase, “Now what?” Most school parent group volunteers don’t come to their role knowing all they need to. If you’re feeling like there are some gaps to…Continue reading
165+ School Fundraising Ideas: The Mega School Fundraiser List
Don’t settle for the same old school fundraiser to bring in money for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA). If done right, school fundraising can be fun and creative while drawing participation from the students and families themselves, plus teachers, school staff and the surrounding community too. It all comes down…Continue reading
Elementary School Dance Activities They’ll Love
An elementary school dance is one of the most fun family events your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) can host. But as all experienced PTA/PTO volunteers know, dances can quickly devolve into a group of kids running around like they’re a bottle of coke with a Mento that’s just ben dropped…Continue reading
