Here's the news recap for this week:
Found more great stories about schools and parent groups coming through for Haiti with creative ideas:
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/darien/newsnow/x1920347013/Glenbard-schools-host-fundraisers-for-Haiti
http://www.courier-gazette.com/articles/2010/01/29/news_update/252.txt
http://freehold.injersey.com/2010/01/28/freehold-twp-pupils-hopping-for-haiti-2/
Always happy to see articles about fun family events:
Mini golf: http://www.cannonfalls.com/main.asp
Science Fair: http://www.morningsun.net/featured/x562888504/Lakeside-hosts-annual-Science-Fair
Fundraising, the good, the bad, and the ugly:
Good: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm
http://www.redbankgreen.com/2010/01/get-ready-to-keel-over-in-the-kitchen.html
Bad: http://www.ktvb.com/news/regional/Papa-Johns-franchise-short-changed-elementary-schools-83042432.html
Ugly: http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp
Remember, if your parent group has been in the news and you’d like to share your story with other leaders email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I’ll include your story in our round-up. If you are wondering how to get your school event in the news, be sure to read our article on how to write a press release.