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 If you own an inflatable dinosaur costume or love a good Friday night with your label maker, this one's for you 😂  From playground peacemakers to locker notes, PTO leaders share what their group has done to stomp out bullying. Link in bio  We have a very special giveaway happening right now! If three or more officers, board members, committee chairs, or other leaders update their information with PTO Today, your group will be entered to win a Cricut Joy smart cutting and writing machine along with six rolls of permanent vinyl in assorted colors. This ultra-compact machine can make cards, labels, decals, and more—use it to promote your group’s activities and make a good impression with families and volunteers! Enter at PTOtoday.com/update or go to link in bio.  The next full moon is November 8—are you ready? Pair moon pies with our fun treat tags for a snarky teacher appreciation treat! (Link in bio)  What could your group do with $1,000? 🎉 @choosebooster is awarding 20 elementary schools with $1,000 grants to help fund activities and initiatives that strengthen their school community. Nominate your school by Sept. 15, 2022 (link in bio)!  Creative ways to use coffee filters? Yes, please! 37 ridiculously easy back-to-school event hacks you need right now. Read them all now (link in bio).  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. And don't worry if you're not tech savvy—we include a video tutorial for step-by-step instructions. Go to link in bio to start creating!  Plan a get-together with your board this summer! Partly a planning session and partly (mostly) a bonding experience, it'll be time and energy well spent! Go to link in bio for tips  From planning a budget to tackling the annual review, we show you how to close the books on this past school year. Go to link in bio to read our free guide.  How do you keep volunteers? Keep them happy!
Let them know how much you appreciate their help. Go to link in bio to check out these gifts (and download our punny tags)  Spoil your teachers or volunteers with thoughtful, uniquely designed gifts from Minted! Nominate your school by May 3 (link in bio).  BIG NEWS! We're so excited to share we've launched a new, online #PTOlife Shop, your fave new store for all the things you love about being a #ptoparent 😍 Treat yourself, a board member, or the special #ptokid in your life! Order today and get your gifts in time for Volunteer Appreciation Week! Go to our link in bio and shop our spring collection!  Sometimes it feels like our kids know more about the Internet than we do! 😳 Our F‑R‑E‑E parent education event helps parents talk with their kids about tech—go to link in bio to sign up for our final May event!  ❤️ ❤️ TEACHER APPRECIATION GIFT PACKS ❤️ ❤️ We have some great brands participating this year, like Crayola, Dial, Bic, Sambucol, The Week Junior Magazine, and HelloFresh (samples and offers will vary across participating schools). Go to link in bio to sign up your school for a chance to get in on this freebie!  This might be hard to believe, but *most* parent groups are not covered under their school's insurance policies. That means, if something goes wrong or gets stolen during a fundraising event, the group leaders are liable. 😫 We've been providing insurance to PTOs, PTAs and booster groups for years and we'd love to work with your group, too! Go to link in bio for more information.  Not sure which fundraising platform is the best fit for your group? No sweat—we did the research for you 🥳 👏 We break down the most popular providers, @99pledges, @getmovingfundraising, @schoolathon, and @choosebooster (link in bio)  The PTO Today Live Expos are in full swing! This spring we are visiting New Jersey, Houston, Pasadena, and Chicago. ✈️ During the Expos, attendees can watch inspiring informational sessions, meet with dozens of vendors, get TONS of freebies and enter giveaways to win prizes like a Popcorn Bar Prize Package for your school ($800 value)! Oh, and it’s FREE to attend. 🤩 Go to link in bio to register. See you there!  A PTO Leader’s Guide to Online Payment Processing (we break it down so it’s easy to understand!) 💰 (link in bio).  If it's been awhile since you looked over your bylaws (or even looked for them 😉), you out to take them out and consider updating them. See our tips in the link in bio.  As if there weren't enough awesome reasons to attend the PTO Today Live Expo, attendees also get an awesome custom #PTOLife T-shirt! Go to link in bio and check to see if we're heading to a city near you and register for free today! Check out our roundup of clever, inexpensive gift ideas to thank the helpers any time of year (link in bio)  Bringing the enthusiasm, but still can’t get your PTO or PTA the visibility it deserves? Show ’em what you’re worth with these tangible ways to promote your group more effectively, build stronger relationships with staff, and make involvement more appealing to parents. 🎆 PTOtoday.com/status or click link in bio 🎆  Happy volunteers are more likely to volunteer again! Go to link in bio to learn more about why prioritizing volunteer appreciation matters to your group's long-term success.  ❤️ We have your last-minute Valentine's Day templates! ❤️ Download candygrams, note cards, and much more from our file exchange (link in bio)  Hot cocoa for 100? No problem. Pasta for 50? Easy peasy! Our food and drink calculators help you dial in your planning so you can feed a crowd without spending or wasting a ton. Go to link in bio to check them out 🍿🍕  Chin up, Buttercup! Despite what the groundhog says, spring is still a month or two away. But this is the perfect time for a refresh—our free Midyear Guide will help you do that! Go to link in bio to download it. 🌟🌟 The PTO Live Expos are coming to a city near you! 🌟🌟 Don't miss the chance to meet with dozens of vendors, score amazing freebies and prizes for your group and more! Oh, and this year we're offering *free* registration! Go to link in bio to sign up.  Get inspired to celebrate this big milestone! Link in bio 🥳  Think Spring! 🌼🌷🌸 Go to our link in bio and download our free PTO Carnivals & Fairs guide  Snacks and treats for in-school or at-home celebrations! Link in bio 😍  Free or nearly free podcasts, books, YouTube videos, and more tools to help you level up your leadership skills! Check them out (link in bio)  It's not easy but it can be done. Follow these steps (link in bio) to lead your parent group to a mutual decision.  Get clutter-busting tips and advice from leaders who've gotten organized and are thriving! They did it, and you can, too!
Link in bio  The winter 2022 PTO Today magazine is all about leadership—how to deal with controversy, how to find and win grants, and free ways to build your leadership skills. Plus, a former principal answers tough questions and we have free events you won't want to miss. The issue is online and in schools now! Go to link in bio and start reading!  Get your meeting muscles in shape for important discussions coming up this spring! See the top 5 practices you need to know so you can run meetings fairly and efficiently (link in bio)  Need some event planning inspiration for 2022? Our PTO Today experts are hosting a free online session on Jan. 19th that will leave you feeling inspired and prepared for planning your school's next event. We'll be giving away some great prizes, too! 😉 Go to link in bio to save your seat!
 Last chance to tell us what you're doing this year and enter to win our $50 gift card giveaway! Survey (link in bio) closes Wednesday so don't delay!  Looking at you, 2022! Check out our ideas (link in bio) for parent groups to try in the new year, like American Girl Doll bingo and a movable snack cart to an interactive Internet safety class (so you can learn all about that new tech your kids got this year)!  Printable gift tags for teacher gifts? Yes, please! We have these and more in our file exchange! Just go to our link in bio and discover more freebies 🎁  Easy and meaningful community service projects bring everyone together over the holidays. Download our editable flyer (link in bio) and start doing good!  Hot cocoa for 200 people? Done! Mac and Cheese for 100? No problem! Check out our easy meals for crowds (link in bio) and grab the hair net 🧑🍳  Looking for the right gift for your school PTO parent/partner/BFF? Check out our ideas for them (or as a special treat for yourself!) ☃️🎄Link in bio.  If your school's teachers celebrate Christmas, this poem makes a sweet gift 💝 Download link in bio.  From giving trees and "make it and take it" craft events to virtual holiday bingo games, community service projects, and more, we have 20 leader-tested ideas to try! Link in bio ☃️. Tell us about your group's activities and you could win a $50 Amazon gift card for your group in the new year! Survey link in bio.  Check out the to dos (link in bio). And in the midst of all the craziness this month, make sure you give yourself the gift of "me time" ✨  Our BIGGEST sale all year, just for new insurance customers! Be protected the the right insurance coverage, and get our free premium Plus membership free! Use promo code CYBER2021 at checkout to get this discount. Link in bio  #Thanksgiving Fun! 🦃 Turkey Bingo cards you can download and print free! (Link in bio.) Four different bingo card sheets plus icons for the bingo draw that you can use for your school’s holiday event.  Booster Tech is helping five lucky parent groups make the holidays a little brighter for their teachers 🎉 Enter by Nov. 30 for the chance to win. Link in bio for details.  Our free holiday shop guide includes planning and organizational tips, plus all the tools you need...flyers, Facebook graphics, budget envelope labels, clip art, volunteer sign-up sheets, and more (link in bio) ✨  Anyone else's kids miss playing Roblox over the weekend? 🙋 Check out our free Family Tech Talk program that connects school communities with Internet safety experts—link in bio.  A $50 gift card could be yours! Just take our 5-minute survey (link in bio) and tell us about your group's efforts to support your school, and you'll be entered to win one of five Amazon gift cards (limit one entry per group). It's that easy!  Quick and easy tips to help you get amazing snaps and get back to running a successful event! Link in bio.  Scared you don't have enough volunteers to pull off successful events? Get advice and tips to boost parent and student involvement and get the help you need! Go to link in bio to read the fall issue of PTO Today magazine for more.
 We've rounded up the family events you love the most and then added tips to make them unforgettable. Is your fave on the list?  Need help managing your group's funds? ✋
Our Finance Manager software makes stressful treasurer tasks like day-to-day bank reconciliation, budget creation and reporting a breeze. Buy now for only $99—that’s a $30 savings! Use promo code 30FinanceManager21. Offer ends Oct. 29. Go to link in bio to learn more.  October is #nationalbullyingpreventionmonth, so we’re excited to share this challenge from @cartoonnetworkofficial and @pacer_nbpc that encourages kids to become part of the solution. 💪💖 Invite students at your school to share an idea that takes on bullying for their chance to win $500, along with personalized expert support to bring it to life! Share this awesome initiative with your school community and encourage parents and teachers to submit student ideas by Nov. 15 at *KidsTakeonBullying.com* Everyone who enters also gets access to a live webinar series by bullying prevention experts who will help kids put their ideas into action 🙌 #ad
 Fall Voting is back at SONIC! Rally your school to vote on the public school teacher projects you want SONIC to support through Limeades For Learning. Sign up now to receive one vote each day through Oct. 24, 2021 to help SONIC donate $1 million to teachers’ requests. Spread the word! Click the link in our bio to download the Instagram graphic and share it with your school community today. When you vote, teachers win!  Hey parent group leaders—how are you spending on your school and students this year? How did the pandemic change your plans? Share your thoughts (one entry per group) and you could win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards for your group as our thank you.  🚗 SCHOOL CAR MAGNET GIVEAWAY 🚙 We're giving five lucky groups each a set of 200 car magnets, customized for their school (value $500)! Go to link in bio to nominate your group.
 If your PTO or PTA wants to succeed, it has to focus on being welcoming, including everyone, and breaking down a clique reputation. Making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of your standard operating procedures will help you get more parents involved. Click link in bio to get started.  Go to link in bio for the link and check out all the free files waiting for you! Fall Voting is back at SONIC! Rally your school to vote on the public school teacher projects you want SONIC to support through Limeades For Learning. Sign up now to receive one vote each day through Oct. 24, 2021 to help SONIC donate $1 million to teachers’ requests. Spread the word! Click the link in our bio to download the Instagram graphic and share it with your school community today. When you vote, teachers win!  Check out our suggested things you can do to take care of business like a boss! 🧡🎃 Link in bio.  Stuff only a PTO leader could love, right?! 😍 Nominate your group to win PTO swag bags and goodies by Oct. 13. Link in bio.  ⏱️There’s Still Time to Save Your Seat! Join us this Wednesday, Sept. 29 for PTO Today University Parent Involvement 101! We’ll share expert advice and best practices during this free one-hour online session. Bonus: Graduates will receive a certificate of completion, downloadable guide, and free PTO Today University T-shirt.* Go to link in bio to register now! Flip through the fall issue of PTO Today magazine in schools or online! (Link in bio) Inside you'll find tips, advice, and action steps to help you boost parent and student involvement by putting diversity and inclusion efforts front and center in your group, fixing a clique reputation, building school spirit, and much more.  Plus membership does all that? As we kick off a new school year, now is the perfect time to join PTO Today Plus, our premium community of PTO leaders. Plus members get all 8 of our expert guides ($332 value), exclusive printables, first dibs on sampling programs, discounts, and personalized support. Get your Plus membership for only $99 now—offer ends Oct. 8. Use promo code 50PLUS21.  Minted is making the holidays a little brighter for three lucky parent groups who will each win a $250 Minted gift card to help with teacher appreciation (or school volunteer self-care 😉). Nominate your group by Oct. 13! Link in bio.  Spook-tacular tips for a fangtastic event! (link in bio 🎃)  Don’t wait—insurance offer ends this Friday!⌛️ For all the what-ifs that could happen this year, you can rely on PTO Today insurance to cover you, your officers, and your group. Purchase by Sept. 17 and use the promo code 50fall21 to save $50 off any PTO Today insurance package (link in bio).  Hey, leaders! 😍 We're giving away the ultimate NEW CREW THANK YOU gift set! From talking "No" pens and PTO notebooks to snacks, fun shirts, wine glasses, and canvas tote bags, there are enough goodies in here to make swag bags for up to 5 board members (value $850). Go to link in bio to nominate your group by Oct. 13  Every year we have leaders begging us (literally!) for one of our PTO Today Expo T-shirts. This year, we’ve come up with a fun design to celebrate all the great work you do and EVERY ATTENDEE gets one of these coveted T-shirts! Register today (link in bio)—we're headed to three locations this fall! 👉 Edison, NJ - 9/14/2 👉 Plano, TX - 9/21/2 👉 Marlborough, MA - 10/5/21  REGISTER NOW: Free one-hour session! Getting parents involved in the PTO or PTA is one of the most frustrating challenges for leaders, especially these days. In this new session, we'll help you boost your involvement building skills. Here’s what we’ll cover during the online session:  Kick off this amazing year with can-do events, ways to rock your welcome speech, advice about enticing volunteers, choosing the right fundraisers, marketing must-dos, and much more—and find it all in the Back to School 2021 issue of PTO Today magazine! Go to link in bio  What would your group put $500 toward? Nominate your group by Sept. 7 for the chance to win a $500 check! 🥳 3 lucky groups will win! Link to nominate in bio.  Whether it’s been more than a year or just a few months, bring your school community back together with one of these fun events! Link in bio  We understand that choosing insurance coverage for your group can be a bit confusing, so we’ve specifically designed four easy-to-choose-from insurance packages to protect you and your group. And right now, we’re offering $50 off any PTO Today Insurance package purchase. If you’re still not sure which package is right for your group, call our Leader Support team at 800-557-2670. They can help you assess your needs and complete your purchase.
BREAKING: We’re excited to announce the launch of PTO Today University!  No time to create your own social graphics? We've got you covered! Go to our link in bio👨🎨  Share this at your BooHoo/Yahoo Breakfast—just don't forget the tissues! Go to link in bio to download and share. Your group can star in your own back-to-school welcome video!
Customize our video template and introduce your group on repeat! It comes with a tutorial to walk you through how to make it your own. Link in bio.  Everything you need to have a great start to the school year! Parent involvement ✔️ Strengthen your board ✔️ Get organized ✔️ How to work with school staff ✔️ Go to link in bio to download this free guide! 37 ridiculously easy ideas to make your event awesome. Go to our link in bio to get them all!  All the relevant dates you need to help you plan PTO and PTA events and programs are here in our 2021-2022 parent group planning calendar! The link to download your free calendar is in the link in bio.  You need this form! Find it in the link in bio  Make that great first impression at your open house or back-to-school night! Check out our great ideas in the link in bio.  We’ve all been holding our breath for the last year and now it seems we can finally release it—and get back to what really matters. We’re here to help by protecting your group so you can focus on running it. And right now, we're offering your group $50 off any PTO Today Insurance package purchase. Purchase by Sept. 17 and use the promo code 50fall21 to receive this special offer. Go to link in bio to learn more.  Win this ahhh-some gift basket for you and four of your board members. After the last 17 months, don't you deserve a little you time? Go to our link in bio to enter.  Get the New Leader Kit and grow into your new role! Link in bio  After a year and a half of setbacks, it's time to get your group ready for a strong comeback this fall. Not sure where to start? We can help! Go to our link in bio for tips and advice You need this ahh-mazing prize! Enter our Take Care of You Summer Sweepstakes for your chance to win a basket for yourself and four board members! Link in bio. 😍
 The Ultimate One-Day Expo is back!🥳 Save the date! Registration is now open for the PTO Today Live 2021 fall expos. Meet with dozens of vendors and get new ideas, free samples, prizes, and fundraising help—all in just a few hours! Go to our link in bio and check out the schedule now. Stay tuned for spring 2022 locations.  New treasurer? No problem! Get this toolkit and rock those financials. Go to link in bio to learn more. 💪  Rebuild community and raise funds with this easy event you can start planning now 😎 Go to our link in bio to learn how!  We really do want to know! Share your thoughts in our quick survey (link in bio). What do you need to do your job better? ❓❓❓  Parents rock! 👏👍🙌 Read more about how parents getting involved in their kids' schooling benefits everyone in our link in bio  Welcome ALL parents and guardians into your community. These tips will get you started, and you can find more at our link in bio!  Take our quick survey and tell us what resources you want and need for the upcoming school year! You'll find the survey in our link in bio. And you're welcome for the earworm 😆  Special skill required: strong desire to help schools. Go to link in bio to download our PTO Officer Help Wanted ads and find a great candidate for your group! A few must-dos so you can close your group's books for the year 😎 Get the details in our link in bio.  Yes, you can plan a #schoolfunrun poolside this summer (we make it that easy 😎). Go to link in bio to see how easy it is!  “I have enough volunteers” —said no parent group leader, ever. 😉 Go to link in bio for our 16 tips  Recharge for fall with an officer retreat this summer! Stress less and get organized—pool side or in the AC, the choice is yours 😎 (link in bio for details)
 Summer is perfect time to be low-key and social 😎 Learn how to do it well (in our link in bio)  Appreciation sentiments for every occasion, like this one for the teacher who replied to every email, no matter how late it got 💝 See more at our link in bio.  Let's wrap up this weird year already! Get the checklists, forms, samples, and timelines you need in one free guide (on our link in bio)  Get organized now so you can jump right in at back-to-school time ✔️ Go to link in bio to get our tips  Runapalooza and pastries with actual people? Yes, please! 20 Things Every #PTO Leader Is Looking Forward to When We Get “Back to Normal” and more (in our link in bio) Must-dos to wrap up your PTO or PTA financials for the year—go to our link in bio  We know what you'd probably like to say to your critics (😱), but before you let the salty language fly you should read our advice about how to respond to criticism (in link in bio) Post-election is the best time to review and update your bylaws. Get the how-tos in our link in bio.  Not allowed in the school? No problem! Go to our link in bio to find great ways to thank your volunteers 😍  The 411 for any group holding an election soon or transitioning to a new board. Go to link in bio for all the how-tos.  Who's ready for playgrounds to open again? 👋 Get expert fundraising tips, a planning timeline, and tools in our free playground guide (link in bio) You've thanked teachers, staff, and Lowes for donating the succulents... now it's time to think about your volunteers! 🙌 Go to our link in bio for ideas and how-tos  Tag your group's "Jen" in the comments 😆 Everything your group needs to plan a safe school fun run in one convenient guide. Find it in our link in bio.  Parent involvement benefits students and the schools. Money raised to improve school programs is just part of the story. Go to our link in bio to check out more benefits  Holiday shops at any time of year—get this fundraiser in the works now! 👉 Go to our link in bio for more details  👏👏👏 Get tips from the pros on how to run a DIY pledge drive fundraiser, from summer reading pledge drives to baseball "hitathons" and walkathons! (Link in bio).
 You'll flip for the in-person and virtual teacher and volunteer appreciation ideas you'll find in the digital spring 2021 issue of PTO Today magazine! Go to link in bio to start reading right on your phone. 👀💝  Hey, don't panic! Teacher Appreciation Week is next week and we have the last-minute themes, gift ideas, and resources to help you thank them! Just go to our link in bio for ideas 💝  Still looking for cute Teacher Appreciation gifts that won't break the bank? Go to our link in bio to check out these ideas! 💝  The perfect sentiment for the teacher who gave their all, no matter how often the Internet cut out 😆 Go to our link in bio to read more appreciation sentiments  It can be tough to fill board positions, right? Instead of a hard sell, use a touch of humor and some bright colors to attract their attention. Go to our link in bio to see all our downloadable graphics  Don't panic! There's still time to create fun, useful, and much-loved teacher appreciation gifts. Go to the link in bio to get all the ideas 😍  Leaders always ask us to share these Teacher Appreciation themes, so here they are! Go to link in bio to get all the goodies 😎
 National Playground Safety Week starts April 26. Go to our link in bio to download our printable playground equipment safety checklist, plus learn how to fundraise for new equipment 👏  🤩 Nominate your school to win a welcome back coffee and treats celebration for your teachers this fall! Plus, everyone who enters gets our NEW editable room service door hanger—perfect for teacher appreciation week. Open to parent group leaders only. Go to our link in bio to get started!  If there's one thing every school holiday shop coordinator needs, it's this holiday shop guide! Download it from our link in bio and get merry! Get our PTO leader's guide to post-pandemic planning (link in bio)
 Struggling for the right thing to say in that thank-you note? We have some suggestions! Go to link in bio to see appreciation sentiments for everyone in your community.
 PTO and PTA leaders! Get free "welcome back" gift packs for parents this fall. Each pack contains samples and offers from family-friendly brands. Go to link in bio to learn more and sign up!
 There's still time to plan fun in-person and distanced events to celebrate these April dates! Go to our link in bio to download our PTO Today Parent Group Planning Calendar for more dates you want to know.
 🤩 Nominate your school to win the ultimate summer send-off for your teachers! We're talking snacks, drinks, fun printables, even superhero bags for filling. Open to parent group leaders only. Go to our link in bio for details.
 Planning this free educational event and live Q&A (led by an #Internetsafety expert) couldn't be easier—all you need to do is pick a date! 🤯 Go to link in bio to schedule your spring event now!  Happy April! Here's hoping your group can work toward your goals! Go to link in bio to see our to-do list
 Put down that "World's Best Teacher" coffee mug and try one of these fun ideas instead! 💕 See link in bio for more ideas.
Volunteers have more than earned your appreciation this year! And there are lots of ways to show them you care, like to-go treats, social media shout-outs, personalized gifts, and more! 💜 Go to our link in bio and see all these and more great ideas.
 PTO Fam, we need your help! Please share how your fundraising efforts are going this year, and what kind of support we can provide you with to help your group succeed this fall. We know this year has been crazy and we'd love to know more! 💜 You'll find the survey link on our link in bio page.  Hey, PTO and PTA leaders: We're sending 2,000 schools gift packs for teacher appreciation week! 🥳 After the year teachers have had, they deserve something special—like free products from Crayola, Welch's, and Nice 'N Clean. You'll also get our customizable gift tags. Go to link in bio to sign up!  Show your school's heroes how much they mean to your community. Ideas for every budget, and for in-person, hybrid, or remote learning. These ideas are great for showing teachers and staff the 💕 any time of year, too! Go to link in bio to find the full list. Flip through the Spring 2021 issue of PTO Today magazine online! Go to the link in bio to access our digital issue and check out teacher and volunteer appreciation ideas that work whether your school is in person or remote (and won't break the bank), plus the best ways to promote your online fundraisers, tips for virtual elections, and more!  Let's hear it, leaders—tell us in the comments what you'd do! While you're at it, go to link in bio and sign up to get *free gift packs* for your teachers containing Crayola Colors of the World crayons, Welch’s Juicefuls Juicy Fruit Snacks, Nice 'N Clean hand wipes, and more! 💕
 Make a great comeback in 2021! Things are still changing every day, but as they slowly start opening back up over the coming months, we want you to be prepared. Ensure that you’re ready for what’s coming next and protect your group with insurance. Buy now and save $50. Use the promo code COMEOVER (link in bio). 😎  Our free DIY Pledge Drive Fundraiser Webinar pairs well with 🍷, just sayin' 🙂 Pull up a spot on the couch and watch! Link in bio.  Help break up the routine this spring! Go to our link in bio to find details about these ideas and more fun ideas.  Fun fact: teachers loooove 🍿! Enter for your school's chance to win $1,500 in popcorn from Poppin' Popcorn for teacher appreciation week. Go to our link in bio to sign up!  Yes, #funruns during a pandemic are possible—and fun! Bring your community together with a virtual or socially distant fun run that promotes fitness, builds school spirit, and raises funds for your school. Get your fun run fix with our tips and tools (link in bio)🏃♀️🙌
 If you're a PTO or PTA leader with a social media following who occasionally posts about #ptolife, we want to explore what we can do together! Drop your social media handles in the comments below so we can follow you—and hit the link in bio to learn more.  Let's face it, we're always thinking about money—how to raise it, how to manage it, and how (and if) to spend it. Our winter 2021 magazine issue has excellent advice. Check it out on our website (link in bio).
 Not sure whether to attend the PTO Today Virtual Expo this spring? Don't take our word for it—here's what leaders say! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get new ideas and meet with vendors, all from the comfort of home. Hope to see you there! Go to our link in bio to register.  Playgrounds will be back in action soon enough 🤞🤞 Our free guide lays out the nuts and bolts of fundraising for new equipment, getting support, choosing a vendor, and more. Go to link in bio to download!  But really, why? 🤔 With our free Family Tech Talk virtual event, parents can get burning questions (like this one 👈) about social media, fake news, and more answered by an Internet safety expert. Go to link in bio to get your group in on this.
We know you're already thinking about Teacher Appreciation, so go to our link in bio for some inspiration and practical ways to say thanks for all they do! 🙌  Start the day with a kind word (or 10) 🌈 Go to our link in bio to find 23 more creative ideas to encourage being kind at school.  A colorful, creative, inexpensive, and much-appreciated way to spread a little good will 💕Go to our link in bio for 23 more ideas for encouraging being kind at school.  Ideas for celebrating Random Acts of Kindness all week long! We have 24 in all 😍  Bacteria growth, DIY petri dishes, microbe DNA, and more—bring science to life at home with these 24-hour science experiments complete with supply lists, instructional videos and activity sheets. They’re free to download, so get started today! 🔬🔍 Go to our link in bio for all the downloads!
 Nothing says "romance" like stocking up on heart-themed holiday shop items or fundraiser incentives! Go to our link in bio for all our tips for scoring big at after-holiday sales 😍
 President's Day is next Monday. Maybe you can get some PTO or PTA work done when your kids are doing these! 🔍🔬⛸️ Visit our link in bio for more ideas.
Right now you can save $50 on a PTO Today Plus membership for your group and enjoy the following benefits:  Yup, it's possible! Check out these five cool ideas, then see eight more when you go to our link in bio 🤑  We're excited that for the first time we are able to bring the PTO Today Expo across the entire country! The Virtual Expos kick off next week with the California region. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to gather new ideas and meet with vendors, all from the comfort of home. Hope to see you there! Go to our link in bio to learn more and register 🙌  We ❤️ this idea for Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 15 - Feb. 21)! Add a #funrun, some reading, and you've got yourself a... Try-athon! Go to link in bio to learn how to make your -athon easy!  ⏰ Only One Week Left to Save! We don’t want you to miss the chance to purchase our Finance Manager software now for only $99—that’s a $30 savings! Here are just a few reasons why Finance Manager will make your life easier: Love notes for teachers, candy grams, and more! Find these and more on our website 😍💕❤️  **New for spring!** We've made our virtual expo hours later in the day to accommodate working and home-schooling parents. Register for one of our 8 shows across the country and visit the virtual hall to interact with vendors, ask questions, and attend information sessions—all from the comfort of home. Attendance is free! 👀  "You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child!" ~Dr. Seuss  Yes, hosting a virtual Internet safety event is (dare we say) as easy as making a cat meme. Sign up to have an Internet safety expert run this free event for your school's parents. Go to link in bio for more information 💻😸  We're entering the cold/flu/ick season. Check out these and more ideas for staying healthy on our website (link in bio). Stay well!  Reports of embezzlement have been in the news again and we want you to know that the right insurance can help cover your losses if this happens to your group. For the best protection of your funds, we recommend having Crime insurance coverage (part of our Recommended and Complete packages). That way, if theft does occur, your group can recoup its stolen money. Go to our link in bio for more info.  Flip through the Winter 2021 PTO Today magazine online! 🙌 Check out our top tips for pandemic fundraising, budgeting, and virtual meetings. And don’t miss our quiz—you might be surprised by what your answers say about you! Link in bio.  👏 we ❤️ this!! @playlsi is all about inclusivity on the playground! Get the scoop on fundraising for inclusive playground equipment in the link in bio!  Got budding scientists? Teach kids about bacteria with hands-on science experiments that can easily be done at home. Each experiment includes a supply list, guide, instructional video, and fun activity sheets. Go to our link in bio to get started today! 🔬👩🔬⚛️💡 🎉Jump-start your spring at our virtual vendor fair!🎉 Register today for one of our eight spring 2021 PTO Today Virtual Expos! We’re scheduling the shows from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to accommodate working and homeschooling parents. Join us in the virtual hall to interact with vendors, ask questions, and attend information sessions—all from the comfort of home. Attendance is free! Go to link in bio to view full schedule and register.  Whether they donned elf hats or a full-on Grinch getup, we know lots of elves (er, volunteers) that went the extra mile to make this year's holiday shop extra special for kids 🎁 It's not too late to say thanks with one of these cute, festive, and low-cost ideas! See link in bio.
 In 2020, we baked a lot of bread 👨🍳 and watched a lot of Netflix 🍿, so getting healthy is at the top of everyone's New Year's resolution list! Planning a themed virtual or socially distant fun run is a great way to encourage staying active while raising funds for your group. Visit link in bio to get started with these tips.  EVERY parent group leader has questions, no matter how long they've been involved. Check out our cheat sheet of answers! Happy New Year!🍾🎉😊  It doesn’t take much to turn someone’s day around. A smile, a compliment, a small gesture. If you’re looking for inspiration, we've got 24 simple ways to spread kindness at school. 👉Visit the blog in the link in bio for the complete list. |
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