The start of the new school year is a high energy and stressful time of the year for Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteer leaders So the thought of planing a PTO back to school party as a kickoff event may seem like it’s a bad idea. It’s actually just the opposite and is a fantastic...Continue reading
Organizing a school fall festival is a wonderful way to build community and raise crucial funds for your school. What goes into pulling off such an event isn’t second nature for most, so it’s a good thing you’re here to get ideas for planning this classic family fun event. I’m laying out all of the...Continue reading
School parent group Fall Festival Chairs and PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Family Fun volunteers, are you trying to plan a school fall festival that people actually want to attend? Planning a massive event like this is an awesome way to build community and raise a ton of money for your school, but it can also...Continue reading
Boosting school spirit is one of the smartest things a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) can do. Because smiles are contagious and schools can’t possibly have enough of them. Happy students and staff make for a happier school overall, and that’s a major goal of any school parent group! Fostering school...Continue reading
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
Planning an elementary school dance is a bit like directing a high-energy theater production where the lead actors are fueled by sugar and have a three-minute attention span. It’s chaotic, loud, but if done right, absolutely magical! Part of creating this experience is coming up with a fresh theme, so I’ve put together a massive...Continue reading
Looking for exciting family events to re-engage elementary school families in your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)? This article has fantastic event ideas that’ll wow both students and parents and ;lay the foundations for more volunteers and boosted parent involvement at the same time. In this article, we’re gonna be covering family events that not only...Continue reading
Hey, middle school PTO leaders! Are you looking for some fresh ideas that will really get your students excited about school? One of the hardest parts about transitioning from the elementary PTO to the middle school or junior high PTO is coming up with events that kids will be excited about and won’t think are...Continue reading
A school talent show is one of the easiest family fun events to pull off and works as a great family fun elementary school event, middle school assembly or after school high school student program. If you’ve been considering adding this popular event into your calendar of events for your school or as a Parent...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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 kids start school and injecting some fun into the new routines is a great way for your PTO to give back to the school community and strengthen it at the...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
One of the most important roles in the PTO is the Family Events Chair. And that’s because it’s the key to increased family and parent engagement and also for padding your volunteer base. Really terrific PTO family events are the perfect way to spotlight how well your PTO is working. They can act like a...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
Planning school events as a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is easier when you lean into events that are already happening. Solar eclipse events are a fantastic event for your school parent group to turn into a fun school event. They present both a fun and unique opportunity for PTOs to sponsor educational event! Let’s dive...Continue reading
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...Continue reading