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PTAs across America are celebrating November by helping kids create healthy lifestyle habits; an initiative that any Parent Teacher Group can get behind. Many kids spend the majority of their daylight hours in school, where they will often have two of their daily meals. How can Parent Organizations help kids make changes to their lifestylesRead more

Time flies when you’re volunteering for Parent Organizations. One second you’re planning the Fall Carnival in August, and the next it’s November! Wanting to make the most of the season of giving and joy, you may want to have one more holiday fundraiser before the holiday break. There’s no time to waste! Here are 5Read more

If your Parent Teacher Group isn’t setting up a fall carnival this year you may be looking for other ways to celebrate this season of giving. From fun to fundraisers, here are five fall activities you can do to celebrate autumn and all it has to offer. A Fall Activity to Open Hearts and MindsRead more

“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

AT A GLANCE Handing off a PTA or PTO role? This article shows how to spot and privately recruit future leaders, match people to positions that fit their skills, and build an officer procedure book with bylaws, minutes, contacts, financials, and a calendar. Finish your duties before you leave, then stay available as a resourceRead 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