Are you ready to wrap up the school year with a really fun event sponsored by your PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)? How about a family friendly program sponsored by your school’s parent volunteer group that’s sure to draw a crowd? Today, I want to tell you all about how to plan an end-of-the-school-year picnic, which totally fits...Continue reading
The Right Way to Price PTO Events
You might have an amazing idea for a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted event, but have you ever thought about how to price tickets effectively? You definitely don’t ever want to be in the position where the ticket sales don’t cover the costs for your event. Or if you’re planning a school fundraiser, then you definitely don’t...Continue reading
6 High School Events Any PTO Can Make Happen
One of the main differences between High School and Elementary and Middle School is that the students are on the cusp of adulthood and the same events and programs that appealed to them when they were younger just don’t work at this later age stage. But this doesn’t mean that your High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)...Continue reading
6 Wonderful Winter PTO Family Fun Events
The very best plan to keep your families engaged in your PTO and school is to plan a year round schedule of family events. Some events are better timed for different parts of the year than other, so in this blog post, we’ll dive into ideas that are especially perfect for the Winter months of the year....Continue reading
How to Plan a Trunk or Treat for your School
One of my most favorite school family fun events for the elementary age set of kids is a Trunk or Treat. If you’re unfamiliar, then the how to for a Trunk or Treat works like this: this is when your PTO picks and time and place and invited families to come with decorated cars and treats to...Continue reading
7 PTO Events Perfect for Spring
Spring is the perfect time to host a PTO event for your school community! With the back to school Fall rush and busy Winter holiday season over, now’s the time to put on an event or two for students and families before the school year ends. Here are seven ideas that are especially well-timed for the second...Continue reading
4 Huge Mistakes to Avoid as a Room Parent
A good Room Parent can make the year go really smoothly for the teacher and the parents, so it’s not a role to overlook when training and equipping with resources. One of the quickest ways to learn what to do as a room parent is to get a head up about pitfalls to be aware of. After...Continue reading
Ask the Teacher This for an Awesome Classroom Party
So you’ve either volunteered or been “voluntold” as Room Mom or Room Parent to be charge of planning the classroom parties for your child’s class this year. Now what? Do you just jump right in and make all the decisions? Nope, instead get a meeting set up to talk with the teacher before you start planning your...Continue reading
Simple Steps for a Spectacular Balloon Arch Decoration
One of the best ways to brighten up any space and turn the atmosphere from blah to party time is with a bunch of balloons! But with the cost of helium increasing so much due to supply issues, it makes sense to look for alternative ways to make a balloon display other then helium-filled balloon bouquets. Balloon...Continue reading
How Much Food to Serve Big Groups
Figuring out how much food to serve big groups for events is a something that always feels like an unknown until you learn the rules! Over my years of holding the Staff Appreciation chair position for my PTA, I’ve learned how to ballpark how much food to serve for appreciation luncheons and other events. One note before...Continue reading
How to Have the Best School Carnival
Every year, my PTA throws an awesome school carnival! It’s one of the bigger, more involved events we do all year and it’s both a fun-raiser as well as a fundraiser. It’s a pretty huge endeavor and it is the biggest event we put on as a group. We’ve done it for so many years...Continue reading
How to Plan a School Family Movie Night
Thinking of hosting a family movie night at your school for your elementary school? There’s a bit more to putting on a successful event than just choosing a date and any ole’ movie and calling it a day. Not much more is involved, but attention to the finer details is important! Choosing the Right Elementary School Movie...Continue reading
How to Throw an Eclipse Party for your School
Have you heard about the total eclipse that’ll be happening on August 21, 2017? What a fun a unique opportunity for PTOs to sponsor a fun and educational event! First, you’ll need to call your building principal and get them on the same page as your plans. Next, consult the information assembled by the NASA scientists for...Continue reading
Low Cost Events Families will Rave About
Looking for an event to run for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or PTA but don’t have a lot of money to pull it off? You’re in luck since it is totally possible to organize an event that students and families will rave about, but at the same time don’t cost a small fortune to put on....Continue reading
57 Fabulous School Family Fun Night Ideas
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 family fun ideas...Continue reading
How to Create Awesome Events Fliers (for Free!)
I’m in the midst of planning a 6th Grade Glow Party and this morning whipped up a pretty neato flier for the event. I was so happy with how it turned out, that I thought I’d share exactly how I did it so that you can use the same (FREE) tool too! You see, planning the event...Continue reading
How to Run a Spectacular School Talent Show
A school talent show is one of the easiest family fun events to pull off! If you’ve been considering adding this popular event into your calendar of events, then read on for details on how to pull it off! Start planning the talent show early And when I say early, I mean E-A-R-L-Y. Get a date for...Continue reading