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“What defines you?” It’s a common question and a good one to ask when you want to understand your motivations, goals, and ambitions. Before your PTO or Booster Club put on its first fundraiser or set up a school program, it is likely a PTO mission statement had already been written down to help guideRead more

The origin of meeting minutes is actually very clear. In 1876, a man named Major Henry M. Robert recognized the need for more structured meetings. To help productivity he wrote and published a book titled, Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies: Roberts Rules of Order. It’s been revised over the years butRead more

Reading is that magical place where anywhere can be a faraway land and anyone can play the hero. Reading takes you far and wide, makes you laugh and cry, and extends your imagination to infinity. What better way to help kids get excited about reading than with a school book fair? Hosting a school thisRead more

New officers are often a sign of a healthily growing Parent Teacher Group. What would any organization be without strong and committed leadership? When it’s time for new officers it’s important to try and make the transition go as smoothly as possible. Here’s how you can make your PTA / PTO officer transitions easier before andRead more

Your Parent Teacher Group’s fall carnival is the biggest event and fundraiser of the season! With rides, food, and games, the whole community will be filled with excitement and buzz. You hope this event will allow the budget to breathe a little more for the coming year, but unfortunate events could happen that may putRead more

Social media is a great way to make your Parent Teacher Group more visible. It also allows you to communicate directly to your audience; showing parents and teachers just how much work your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club do for your school and community. Showcase successful events and display how beneficial they are for students. Read more

Reviewing Your Bank Statements Every 30 days your bank sends you a handy-dandy list of your account activity for the past month—otherwise known as a bank statement. A bank statement is your best friend when it comes to the early detection of unauthorized account activity. It’s important to review your bank statements monthly to ensureRead more

Being involved in your kid’s school life doesn’t mean you have to be the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club. It doesn’t even mean you have to be at every single school event throughout the year. While it is proven that an involved parent often helps kids succeed in school,Read more

Parent Teacher Groups allow parents to be involved and present in their school community and their children’s lives. A good organization can influence their school and create important change. However, what if there is not a PTO or PTA to join? Taking matters into your own hands may seem like a daunting task, but itRead more

Fall carnival, fall festival, or harvest festival, whatever you call your autumn event they’re just around the corner; which means it’s time to start planning. If this is your first time volunteering with your PTA, PTO or Booster Club you’ll want to continue reading. Here are some simple steps that will ensure the planning goesRead more