• Conduct an executive board meeting to review finances.
  Sample PTO/PTA Budget, PTA/PTO Monthly Budget Worksheet

• Schedule the monthly meeting with the principal.
  Make the Principal Your Partner

• Check in with committee chairs about the spring fundraiser and other upcoming events.

• Increase attendance at your February meeting by personally inviting volunteers to be recognized at a Valentine’s Day-theme meeting.

• Schedule a fun winter event, such as ice-skating. Provide hot chocolate to help attendees warm up.

• Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week by leaving a note or small treat in staff mailboxes.
  The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

• Hold a cultural enrichment event to coincide with African American History Month or Presidents’ Day.
  Library of Congress site on African American History Month
  Celebrate Presidents’ Day at School

• PTO Today Expo season begins. Make plans now to attend one in your area.
  PTO Expo dates and locations

• Form a committee to run teacher appreciation events in May.
  Teacher Appreciation Done Right

• Plan a reading event to coincide with Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day on March 2.
  Read Across America from the National Education Association

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