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Back-to-School PTO Video (Customizable Template)
Create an awesome video to use at your back-to-school or open house night -- it's easy! The customizable template is set up in PowerPoint; choose the slides you want to use, fill in your group's information, then export it as a video file. Watch the video tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
Downloads: 967 Hot!
Teacher Mini Survival Kit Labels
Put together a teacher survival kit—on the cheap!—for back to school or anytime. Customize these labels with each teacher's name, then print on a sheet of self-stick labels or on card stock to cut apart as gift tags. For $5 or less you can get a mug and fill it with ibuprofen, antacid, earplugs, an energy bar, a bag of tea, and a few pieces of individually wrapped candy.
Downloads: 2305 Hot!
Multilingual Thank-You Gift Tags
Say thanks to volunteers, teachers, or anyone else in the school community in five different languages! Punch a hole at the top and attach with a ribbon, tape to the front of a gift, or write a note of thanks on the back. Three different tag designs are included in this file.
Downloads: 2773 Hot!
Parent Punch Card for Attending Events
Customize this “PTO Parent Punch Card” with your group’s key events for the year to encourage attendance. Distribute to parents in your welcome packet and encourage them to bring it to events. For every event they attend, give them a punch (or stamp). If they’ve “punched” all events by the end of the year, they’ll be entered to win a prize. You could even make significant events worth two punches!
Downloads: 10950 Hot!
Check Request Form (Excel)
A fully editable and customizable spreadsheet form for checks needed to pay reimbursements and bills. Volunteers only need to complete the shaded areas. Part of the Treasurer's Toolkit.
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Deposit Split Form (Excel)
If you'll be depositing money that will be allocated to several categories in your budget, make record-keeping easier by using this fully editable and customizable spreadsheet form. It also makes it easier to verify the total cash count for a single bank deposit when the money is coming from several sources. Formulas are already filled in, so volunteers only need to complete the shaded areas. From the Treasurer's Toolkit.
Miscellaneous Charge Form (Excel)
A fully editable and customizable spreadsheet form to to record all non-check transactions that take money from your account. Examples include paying for a new box of checks, bounced check fees, and monthly bank account service fees. Because these charges are often known before they show up in your account, this form can also notify your group of upcoming financial activity. Volunteers only need to complete the shaded areas. From the Treasurer's Toolkit.
Cash Box Request Form (Excel)
A fully editable and customizable spreadsheet form to keep track of committee chair requests for money to have on hand at an event. Formulas are already filled in, so volunteers only need to complete the shaded areas. From the Treasurer's Toolkit.
Downloads: 7121 Hot!
Deposit Notice Form (Excel)
A fully editable and customizable spreadsheet form for detailing cash and checks included in a given bank deposit. Formulas are already filled in, so volunteers only need to complete the shaded areas. From the Treasurer's Toolkit.
Downloads: 8582 Hot!
Reimbursement Request Form (Excel)
A fully editable and customizable spreadsheet form that members can use to request reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Volunteers complete the shaded areas. From the Treasurer's Toolkit.
Downloads: 14148 Hot!
Back-to-School Speech Script
Script of a sample speech for PTOs and PTAs to deliver at back-to-school time, such as at a school open house night or welcome event for families. Use it as a starting point and customize the text to work for your own community. Get more back-to-school speech tips and see the script in action.
Downloads: 16814 Hot!
"Our Parent Group" Word Cloud Poster
"Dedicated," "supportive," and "caring" are just a few of the ways PTOs and PTAs describe themselves! This word cloud was created based on a Facebook prompt where groups were asked to describe themselves in three words. You can still weigh in with your own words, too.
Downloads: 1445 Hot!
Back-to-School Photo Booth Signs
DIY photo booths are easy to set up; add these props to a photo booth at your next back-to-school event to encourage attendees to get involved and have fun at the same time! Five signs included; print on 8.5"x11" card stock, cut out, and attach each one to a stick.
Downloads: 4606 Hot!
"You Belong Here" Selfie Prop
Promote your group and show potential volunteers your fun side with this selfie prop! File includes a male and female version; cut out the sign and attach to a stick, then pose for a selfie with one or two other members. Don't forget to post the photo in your social channels.
Downloads: 1719 Hot!
PTO Today: Our School Community Word Cloud
Colorful poster with descriptive word cloud to print and hang to show school pride, or to distribute to parents.
Downloads: 1778 Hot!
Email, Facebook, and More: E-Communications Handbook for Parent Groups
This guide for PTOs and PTAs outlines best practices for sending email, setting up accounts on Facebook/Twitter, what to include on a website, etc.
Appreciation Ideas- Small treats with notes
Teacher/Staff Appreciation: Small treats with notes- ideas compiled and adapted from various sources
Downloads: 12691 Hot!
"The Amazing Case" Family Event Activity Descriptions
Descriptions of the 12 challenges used at "The Amazing Case" family night from the Pershing Hill Elementary PTA.
Downloads: 2917 Hot!
Time and Talents Volunteer Form
Great way to get more parents involved and volunteering.
Downloads: 9355 Hot!
Volunteer "passion" survey
Volunteer Survey to determine areas people are "passionate" about serving in.
Downloads: 5522 Hot!
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