Planning out family fun ideas can be overwhelming because there’s the pressure to be creative and put on a truly fabulous event that all will enjoy. The first half of that problem is solved with this huge list of ideas for school family fun event ideas! What’s truly fantastic about this collection of PTO...Continue reading
Planning a teacher appreciation event soon and need ideas for a home-run event that the teachers and staff will absolutely love? Word on the street from some teacher friends I have is that they are soooooooo over apples. One now-retired principal pal of mind actually fake barfed when we were discussing a theme for...Continue reading
The second half of the school year is normally the time when well organized PTO / PTAs start looking towards planning for the future school year and looking around to see who will be the leaders of the group. And while it’s true that the task of filling the slate of officers for the...Continue reading
Looking to get more support and involvement from your teachers and staff, but you don’t know how? Or afraid of asking in the wrong way? Read on for the info you need to get teachers involved and acting as ambassadors for your PTO! Create a Teacher Representative/Liaison position Make it clear that you welcome...Continue reading
Volunteers who give of their time or money deserve to be recognized early and often! It’s a great way to foster a positive experience and it leads to greater involvement. After all, when’s the last time you stayed involved when you didn’t feel appreciated? Ummmm… that’s right, you didn’t! Don’t make the same mistake with...Continue reading
Ah, PTO Meetings. Those in the know recognize they’re essential: An hour of discussion and decisions each month to set the group’s course. Despite their importance, PTO meetings can be some of the most poorly attended school functions! Here are five reasons why no one is coming to your PTO meeting and...Continue reading
Over the years, I’ve served in the a bunch of roles in PTA land: President, Fundraising Chair, Family Events Chair, Membership Chair, Staff Appreciation Chair and more. I’m not sharing this to brag, but to show what a relentless volunteer I am and the breadth of my experience. And each of these different leadership positions...Continue reading