Let’s plan the most fabulous garden themed Teacher Appreciation Week to celebrate your school’s staff and teachers for all of the fabulous work they’ve been...Continue reading
How to Instantly Transform Your PTO Into the Group of Your Dreams
Today, I want to talk to you about some tools that are really going to instantly transform your PTA or PTO. I can say this...Continue reading
4 Steps to Take Your PTO from Hot Mess to Organized and Flourishing
Today, I want to talk to you all about how to whip your PTO into shape, even if you feel like things are a hot...Continue reading
9 Fabulous Fundraising Ideas for Middle School PTO Groups
Middle school kids are so great! And so is PTO fundraising! Said no one ever! But in all seriousness, this age set is pretty fantastic...Continue reading
7 Elementary School Family Fun Event Ideas Perfect for Fall
The beginning of the school year is a super fun time of the year for Elementary Schools! There’s so much to be excited about when...Continue reading
Top Fundraising Ideas for High School PTO, PTA and Booster Club Organizations
Need to raise some money for your High School PTO, PTA or Booster Club Organization? This post has the top tried and true ideas to...Continue reading
PTO Treasurer Basics: Expert Tips for Successful Parent Group Treasury Volunteers
Beyond the obvious, just what does a volunteer elected to the position of Treasurer actually do in their parent group? This post will cover not...Continue reading
What to Look for in PTO Treasurer’s Software
Long gone are the days of paper ledgers and notebooks to track PTO finances. Because times and technology have changed so that PTO Treasurers can...Continue reading
4 Burning PTO Treasurer Questions: Answers for What You Need to Know Now
Because the role of PTO Treasurers is so very important, volunteers stepping up into the role have questions- a lot of them sometimes! This post...Continue reading
Travel Back to the 1950s for a Sock Hop Teacher Appreciation Week
A bit of nostalgia can be a fun jumping off point for any party and a Teacher Appreciation Week celebration hosted by your PTO is...Continue reading
How to Plan a Trunk or Treat
One of my most favorite family fun events for the elementary age set of kids is a Trunk or Treat. If you’re unfamiliar, this is...Continue reading
An Emoji Filled Teacher Appreciation Week They’ll Love!
Teachers at the end of the year feel ALL the emotions. From the joy of anticipating the upcoming summer break to the sadness of saying...Continue reading
Take a Trip to Candyland for Teacher Appreciation Week
What could be sweeter than showing your staff appreciation by taking them on a trip through Candy Land? You can make this teacher appreciation week...Continue reading
Use Peer to Peer Fundraisers to Raise Lots for your PTO!
Looking for a newer fundraising concept that has the capacity to earn a ton of money for your PTO and school? Take a look at...Continue reading
3 Weird Signs It’s Time to Pull Back from Your PTO Role
The late Spring semester time period is a rough one for all PTO volunteers and leaders since the end of the school year is so...Continue reading
7 Incredible PTO Fundraisers That Work for Every Age and Stage
Certain fundraisers that may appeal to elementary school students may not be as successful with high school students. Take a talent show fundraiser, for example. ...Continue reading
Set Sail for a Pirate Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
Ahoy, me hearties! It’s that time of year again when we celebrate our hardworking teachers and school staff during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. This...Continue reading
4 Reasons Why Parents are Running Screaming From Your PTO
The number one, virtually universal problem for PTOs these days is that groups don’t have enough volunteers. Some days, it seems like ready volunteers are...Continue reading
Awesome Travel Themed Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
As a teacher, one of the most important people in your child’s life, it is important to recognize their hard work and dedication. Teacher appreciation...Continue reading
6 Ways to Pick a Better PTO Fundraiser
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the PTO fundraising choices out there. There are so many good options that it may leave you a...Continue reading
Picnic Perfect Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Teacher appreciation week is a special time of year when we show our gratitude and appreciation for the incredible work that teachers do every day....Continue reading
3 Ways to Up Level PTO Auction Profits
Auctions are absolutely terrific money makers for PTOs. With a chance to offer something a little different than traditional school fundraisers, parents and school staff...Continue reading
28 Spectacular Summer Themed Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
As the end of the school year approaches, it’s a great time to start thinking about how to show appreciation for the hard-working teachers and...Continue reading
A Clever Strategy for Streamlining Your PTO’s Fundraising Approach
How would you describe your PTO’s current fundraising plan- slimed down and strategically streamlined or all over the place, hoping something will stick? If you...Continue reading