- 21. Updates to Our PTO and PTA Leaders Group on Facebook
- Some updates to share about our popular online resource. The PTO and PTA Leaders group on Facebook is growing up! We just passed the 16,000-member mark, and we want to give a big shout-out to all the ...
- 22. Text Messaging Apps for PTOs and PTAs
- ... baseball coaches, and dance instructors, email can sometimes seem old-fashioned and less immediate. Officer Discussions Members of our closed PTO and PTA Leaders & Volunteers Facebook group report ...
- 23. Community Service Ideas for PTOs and PTAs
- ... ideas for PTOs and PTAs covers the key steps in choosing and planning meaningful projects for your group and school. You’ll get specific community service project ideas ranging from collection ...
- 24. Email Scam Targets PTOs and PTAs
- ... leaders of schools in neighboring districts. And if there’s a PTO or PTA council in your area, share the news with that group, too. Educate Leaders Make sure all officers and committee chairs understand ...
- 25. How To Get Local Media Coverage for Your PTO or PTA
- Having your parent group events and achievements covered in the local media can benefit your group in several ways. Here's what you need to know. Whether you’ve had some of your PTO or PTA activities ...
- 26. 23 Ideas for Better PTO and PTA Meetings
- PTO and PTA meetings don’t have to be a drag. Make them more enjoyable with these straightforward steps. Chances are not many parent group leaders or volunteers would list meetings as a favorite ...
- 27. How To Prioritize PTO and PTA Involvement
- Why parent involvement matters—and how your group can make it a priority. Why is parent involvement such a big deal? Two major studies from the 1990s and 2000s showed the positive effect parent involvement ...
- 28. Teacher Appreciation Door Decorating Ideas—Tips for PTO and PTA leaders
- Decorating a staff member’s classroom or office door is fun, creative, and heartwarming way to show affection. Find inspiration in these examples and tips. Southland Elementary PTO leaders in Riverton, ...
- 29. Help Wanted: PTO and PTA Officers (Canva Templates)
- ... themselves as the “PTO type.” That’s when it can help to show that the skills people use in their day-to-day lives, from tracking household budgets to delegating family chores, can benefit their schools. ...
- 30. Fine-Tune Your PTO and PTA Fundraising
- ... the PTO. They can only afford so much, and there are plenty of other options for donating or spending their money. So how do you motivate them to participate—and, ultimately, maximize the funds you raise? ...
- 31. Free and Cheap Leadership Resources for PTOs and PTAs
- Learn from experts while you’re on the go or scrolling through social media. When you’re chauffeuring kids to and from school and activities and your to do list is a mile long, it’s easy to put off ...
- 32. 8 Quick and Cheap Events for Your PTO or PTA
- ... gym night as a “sports sampler” or with stations for activities like Hula-Hooping or jumping rope. Investigate Community Offerings The Lafayette Preparatory Academy PTO in St. Louis, Mo., tries to ...
- 33. Facebook Guidelines Template for PTOs and PTAs
- Use and modify our template to help boost your social media presence—and reduce stress. These days, many PTOs and PTAs spend time cultivating their Facebook communities. Having a thriving online ...
- 34. 8 Must-Have Marketing Tools for PTOs and PTAs
- ... PTO Today Clip Art Gallery; there are options for a few of the most common acronyms. Letterhead Once your logo is created, make a template with the logo and your group’s full name ...
- 35. How To Be an Effective PTO or PTA Volunteer Coordinator
- ... to get involved. A Breakdown of Common Duties Communication Meet with school leaders (principals, teachers, librarians) and PTO committee chairs to determine their volunteer needs. Serve ...
- 36. Reenergize Your PTO or PTA Midyear
- If your PTO or PTA is like most, you probably started the year with a burst of energy, eager volunteers, and plans that everyone was enthused about. But by the midyear ...
- 37. PTO and PTA Community Service Ideas for Families
- ... around trees to show thanks to frontline workers. All proceeds went to Moorestown food pantries. Provide meals: The Saint Ann Catholic School PTO president Kristin Garesche and parent volunteer Janene ...
- 38. Ideas To Make Your PTO or PTA More Fun
- If parents have a good time, they’ll be more likely to keep coming back. Here's how to make volunteering more fun for everyone. Just about all PTO presidents would agree that one of the biggest challenges ...
- 39. The Complete School Carnival Planning Guide for PTOs and PTAs
- At many schools, carnivals and fairs become a beloved annual event. One reason so many schools hold carnivals is that they can be easily customized, becoming ...
- 40. Guide to Supporting STEAM and STEM Learning for PTOs and PTAs
- ... at all grade levels. PTOs and PTAs can play a substantial role in promoting and supporting STEM and STEAM at their schools. This guide to supporting STEM learning ...