Planning family fun events for your PTO on a small budget? Don't stress! Fantastic low budget event ideas that families will love!
If you are reading this, you are probably either a school PTO leader, principal or room mom trying to figure out how to get more parents involved! Know this, you are not alone! Schools across the country struggle to get the participation that they want and need everyday! I've been there too. Here's the scenario... My son attended a middle school with approximately 700 kids that was in need of a PTO leader. Sure, why not! I love education, kids and planning so how bad could it be? Right?!?! Wrong! I almost immediately realized that getting people to actually come help with anything was difficult. Honestly, it felt impossible. I had a mini pity party and decided that wasn't going to cut it! These are good people that love their kids. I knew that! Now, I just needed to come up with how to get them involved! That leads me to the topic of this post! How to Increase Parent Engagement at Your School First and foremost, remember that you were willing to step up. Whether that was out of guilt, because there was no one else or you are part of an amazing school that has an active PTO, someone cares about the PTA group! The reality is, while it may not seem like it, everyone wants it to work. They just aren't jumping up and down saying
Does an easy, fun, inexpensive school fundraiser even exist? It does, and I've got the scoop on how your school can do this too!
If you are reading this, you are probably either a school PTO leader, principal or room mom trying to figure out how to get more parents involved! Know this, you are not alone! Schools across the country struggle to get the participation that they want and need everyday! I've been there too. Here's the scenario... My son attended a middle school with approximately 700 kids that was in need of a PTO leader. Sure, why not! I love education, kids and planning so how bad could it be? Right?!?! Wrong! I almost immediately realized that getting people to actually come help with anything was difficult. Honestly, it felt impossible. I had a mini pity party and decided that wasn't going to cut it! These are good people that love their kids. I knew that! Now, I just needed to come up with how to get them involved! That leads me to the topic of this post! How to Increase Parent Engagement at Your School First and foremost, remember that you were willing to step up. Whether that was out of guilt, because there was no one else or you are part of an amazing school that has an active PTO, someone cares about the PTA group! The reality is, while it may not seem like it, everyone wants it to work. They just aren't jumping up and down saying
Whether I am at a birthday party, browsing mom groups on facebook or even at my own kids schools if I mention “Join PTA” things usually go sideways. Why you ask, because people have such a misconception about just JOINING PTA! This is my 7th year being on the PTA board at my kid’s school.... Read More
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Ten printable forms every PTO President needs for a sucessful term to stay organized and on top of the job! Great advice for both new and returning leaders!
Being a PTA Mom is good for you and good for your kids. It can help them get better grades, better test scores and improve social skills.
If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO's officer roles, you might be scrambling to write job descriptions for each role. We're here with some basic descriptions for the more common roles.
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This PTA Meeting Flyer Template provides the perfect starting point for designing your Back to School Meeting Invite. Easily edit this design using a free Canva account and download it for print or to send digitally via email or social media. Eliminate the hassle of creating your own flyer from scratch, making your life a little bit easier! DETAILS: • This product is a digital download (no physical product will be shipped) • 100% editable with a free Canva account • File Types: Canva Template • Paper Sizes: US Letter (8.5x11in), A4 (8.3x11.7in), and 11x14in • Design Style: Minimalistic • Print Quality: High Resolution (300 dpi) • Orientation: Portrait Looking for a PTA PTO Bundle? http://www.etsy.com/listing/1531988401 Looking for a Why Join The PTA or PTO Flyer? http://www.etsy.com/listing/1522057901 Looking for a PTA or PTO Recruiting Flyer? http://www.etsy.com/listing/1522253111 WHAT'S INCLUDED: • 1 x INSTRUCTIONS PDF contains Instructions & Links to edit your Canva design, sized for US letter, A4, 11x14in HOW IT WORKS: Step 1: HOW TO DOWNLOAD Access your self-editable Canva template through a digital download file, Instructions PDF, shortly after your purchase is confirmed (within 5 minutes). To download this file, please sign into your Etsy.com account on your mobile browser or computer. (At this time, you can't download a digital purchase through the Etsy app.) After signing into your Etsy account, go to 'purchases and reviews.' On that page, next to the order details, select 'download files'. This goes to the downloads page for all the files attached to your order. **If you purchased an instant digital download as a guest (not while signed into Etsy), you'll find a link to download your files in the receipt email that was sent to you after purchase. Step 2: HOW TO EDIT After you have downloaded your Instructions PDF, please open the file on your computer or mobile device. Most devices already have a program to open PDF files. If yours does not, you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file. Available for free at www.adobe.com. Once the PDF file is open, please read the directions and click on the template size that you prefer to edit. Please create a free Canva account if you don't have one yet as you will be required to sign in. Step 3: HOW TO PRINT You can prepare your finished design for printing by downloading as a 'PDF Print' (best quality for printing). First, select 'share' from the editor menu bar at the top right-hand corner of your design page. Second, click download. And lastly, on the type dropdown, select 'PDF Print'. Please note that you can also download your design as JPG which is best for sharing digitally. After you have downloaded your design as a PDF print, you will simply open your file on your computer and click "file" then "print." (please note that the colors on screen may be slightly different than printed colors) IMPORTANT: • Refunds, exchanges, or cancellations cannot be offered once your items have been downloaded. • All files are copyright of Planner Pat Printables. You may not redistribute, recreate or resell these designs. This includes copying them and rebranding them as your own. PAPER RECOMMENDATIONS: We recommend printing on bright white, pastel, or light colored, 20# printer paper. This printable can also be printed on 80# cardstock if your printer can easily handle thicker paper. PRINTER RECOMMENDATIONS: We recommend using either a laser or inkjet printer. If you don’t have a home or work printer to print your digital files, worry not. Here are some printing services that may be in your area that we recommend: Office Max, Fed Ex, UPS store, or a local printer. QUESTIONS? Please contact me through Etsy messages if you have any questions about this printable or issues with downloading your PDF file. I want to make your buying experience easy and efficient!
Getting involved with your Parent Teacher Association is actually good fun and a great way to support your school and the local community.
Welcome teachers and staff back to school with these teacher breakfast ideas including a free printable invitation template.
Your PTO Binder can be a lifesaver if it has the right information organized the right way!This post will walk you through the process of setting up an organized PTO binder so that you won't ever struggle to find what you need again! Supplies Needed Start off the organizing project…
Breaking your work into manageable chunks can help you have a successful year. Our year-long timeline of tasks can make it easier.
School PTA Membership Toolkit Volunteer PTO Forms Bundle Start the school year off strong with this PTA forms bundle. This toolkit contains 8 separate listings to help you increase parent participation, volunteer recruitment, sponsorship and membership of your school PTA. This entire set of marketing tools is 100% editable. Your PTO leader journey doesn't have to be stressful. This membership toolkit is designed to help you keep all of the critical information about your members together in a meaningful way. Everything you need to establish what your group stands for, get better parent participation and ultimately, have a successful school year. You have the ability to move, delete or edit any and every element in the designs. Use these customizable forms and templates to simplify your PTA leader experience. What's Inside: Membership Drive Flyer PTO Meeting Flyer Monthly Newsletter Template Monthly Yearly Event Calendar School PTO Informational Flyer - "Did you know the PTO does that?" Membership Form Template Sponsorship Form Template PTO Membership Card Features: - 100% Customizable - Download each file as JPG, PNG or PDF - Easy to edit designs - Smart use of color and spatial design to maximize delivery of your message PTO Meeting Flyer Bundle Get the word out for your PTO, PTA, PTC, church, community center or non-profit volunteer recruitment or membership drive! This printable flyer set is perfect for busy event organizers! Adorable graphics and format to advertise and promote your organization with a brief overview of what to expect. Purchase once and use it over and over again! You are purchasing the template so you have full control of all editable elements within your design. _________________________________ WHAT YOU GET: 3 - 8.5"x11" Flyers 1 - 8.5"x11" Newsletter 1 - 8.5"x11" Annual Event Calendar 1 - 8.5"x11" Membership Form 1 - 8.5"x11" Sponsorship Form 1 - 8.5"x11" Membership Card This listing contains 8 separate PTA toolkit listings. You will get instant access to a PDF for each one when you purchase. **PLEASE NOTE - THESE ARE EDITABLE TEMPLATES - NO PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED TO YOU** It's easy, just EDIT - PRINT - USE! Easily download as a PNG or JPG to post on social media or your website or as a PDF for best printing! _________________________________ HOW IT WORKS: Place your order with Simple Desert Designs. You will gain instant access to your editable template in Canva! Click on the access link(s) on the PDF that you download with your purchase. You will be prompted to log in to Canva or create a free account. **Look for the hyperlinks (underlined) in your PDF for access to your files** Your template will automatically be placed in your Canva files! No programs to download - it's 100% web based! Then just EDIT - PRINT - USE! Remember, you are able to edit on your phone, tablet, etc. Visit our FAQ page for quick edit tips! It's easy to use and requires no special skills to edit your template! _________________________________ Easily edit on your digital device. You are purchasing access to the template sold here which will be edited in Canva, a FREE online editing program that will allow you to edit this template to be just what you want. Edit on your phone, tablet or computer. Download and print from your home computer or at another print shop. With your purchase you will receive a PDF with access codes to your templates and a "how to" video to show you how to quickly and easily use Canva. The video is rarely needed - but available if you need it. _________________________________ FILES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY - EDITABLE FILES MAY NOT BE FORWARDED, SHARED, SOLD OR DISTRIBUTED - MASS PRODUCTION, COMMERCIAL USE & FILE SHARING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Copyright 2023 Simple Desert Designs ~ All rights reserved
Pta Meeting Agenda Template, We will take a look at the agenda for a business meeting. This is the important …
This Why Join The PTA or PTO Flyer Template provides the perfect starting point for designing your school's volunteer recruitment poster. Easily edit this design using a free Canva account and download it for print or to send digitally via email or social media. Eliminate the hassle of creating your own flyer from scratch, making your life a little bit easier! DETAILS: • This product is a digital download (no physical product will be shipped) • 100% editable with a free Canva account • File Types: Canva Template • Paper Sizes: US Letter (8.5x11in), A4 (8.3x11.7in), and 11x14in • Design Style: Minimalistic • Print Quality: High Resolution (300 dpi) • Orientation: Portrait Looking for a PTA PTO Bundle? http://www.etsy.com/listing/1531988401 Looking for a PTA Meeting Flyer? http://www.etsy.com/listing/1513816261 Looking for a PTA or PTO Recruiting Flyer? http://www.etsy.com/listing/1522253111 WHAT'S INCLUDED: • 1 x INSTRUCTIONS PDF contains Instructions & Links to edit your Canva design, sized for US letter, A4, 11x14in HOW IT WORKS: Step 1: HOW TO DOWNLOAD Access your self-editable Canva template through a digital download file, Instructions PDF, shortly after your purchase is confirmed (within 5 minutes). To download this file, please sign into your Etsy.com account on your mobile browser or computer. (At this time, you can't download a digital purchase through the Etsy app.) After signing into your Etsy account, go to 'purchases and reviews.' On that page, next to the order details, select 'download files'. This goes to the downloads page for all the files attached to your order. **If you purchased an instant digital download as a guest (not while signed into Etsy), you'll find a link to download your files in the receipt email that was sent to you after purchase. Step 2: HOW TO EDIT After you have downloaded your Instructions PDF, please open the file on your computer or mobile device. Most devices already have a program to open PDF files. If yours does not, you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file. Available for free at www.adobe.com. Once the PDF file is open, please read the directions and click on the template size that you prefer to edit. Please create a free Canva account if you don't have one yet as you will be required to sign in. Step 3: HOW TO PRINT You can prepare your finished design for printing by downloading as a 'PDF Print' (best quality for printing). First, select 'share' from the editor menu bar at the top right-hand corner of your design page. Second, click download. And lastly, on the type dropdown, select 'PDF Print'. Please note that you can also download your design as JPG which is best for sharing digitally. After you have downloaded your design as a PDF print, you will simply open your file on your computer and click "file" then "print." (please note that the colors on screen may be slightly different than printed colors) IMPORTANT: • Refunds, exchanges, or cancellations cannot be offered once your items have been downloaded. • All files are copyright of Planner Pat Printables. You may not redistribute, recreate or resell these designs. This includes copying them and rebranding them as your own. PAPER RECOMMENDATIONS: We recommend printing on bright white, pastel, or light colored, 20# printer paper. This printable can also be printed on 80# cardstock if your printer can easily handle thicker paper. PRINTER RECOMMENDATIONS: We recommend using either a laser or inkjet printer. If you don’t have a home or work printer to print your digital files, worry not. Here are some printing services that may be in your area that we recommend: Office Max, Fed Ex, UPS store, or a local printer. QUESTIONS? Please contact me through Etsy messages if you have any questions about this listing. I want to make your buying experience easy and efficient!
Keeping PTO and PTA volunteers as active members takes different strategies than attracting them in the first place. See what works best in this post!
Behind every successful school organization, are its amazing members. Members and volunteers are the lifeblood parent organizations and associations. They help to fulfill your mission, provide helping hands, offer financial support and make the organization run smoothly! Because of this, increasing membership should be the top goal for any School PTO or PTA group. Holding an annual membership and/or sponsorship drive is a great way to accomplish these goals. Below we have outlined some creative ideas and best practices for...
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SKIP THE LINE FLYER TEMPLATE *ALL TEXT AND COLORS ARE EDITABLE SO YOU CAN CREATE THIS TO SAY WHATEVER YOU WISH - TO CUSTOMIZE FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION! Looking for a unique fundraiser event idea?! This printable skip the line flyer template is great for your event! An awesome tool for your school PTO PTA Organization, business, church, nonprofit or other organization to raise money for your cause! ________________________________________________ Full Editing Options With Templett.com TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Copy and paste the demo link below: https://templett.com/design/demo/TidyLady19/22266973 Flyer designed for Printing 8.5x11" *This is a DIY self-editing digital, printable product - I do not edit this file for you. However, I do offer editing services at an extra charge, please reach out if you are interested. *THIS LISTING IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT. NO PHYSICAL ITEM WILL BE SENT TO YOU. • Watermark will not appear on your files ________________________________________________ Edit your file with Templett.com right after purchasing * No special software download needed!! * Simple, Easy, Fast and Fun to use! * Add or Remove as much text as you need and move text anywhere on your invitation * Text color, font and size can all be changed! * Add your own images - including photos!! * Save as a high quality JPG or PDF file for easy printing at home or at photo labs/office supply stores WHAT YOU CANNOT EDIT: * all graphics on this template are considered part of the background and cannot be edited, deleted, moved or altered in anyway ________________________________________________ It's such A SIMPLE PROCESS: • You are not able to edit this file on an iPad, iPhone, or any other handheld device. Within 5-15 minutes (sometimes longer during peak business times) after placing an order for a Templett.com file, you'll be sent an email (from Templett.com) with an access link. This email is sent to the email address used to make the purchase. If you do not receive the link please be sure to check your spam or junk folders - you can also search for “Templett” Templett.com recommends using Google Chrome for best results while editing. Clicking the access link will take you to a page where you will need to confirm your account details and set a password for your account. 1. Once in, go to templates at the top left and click on it. 2. A small thumbnail of your template will appear 3. Click on that and your file will appear in the editing area. 4. After you are done editing save, and download (upper right corner) it gives you an option to download directly as a jpeg or pdf file. 5. Simply print at home or send off to the printer of your choice 6. If you want to use as an evite you can, it is not required to print your file! Simply download as a jpeg and upload to your email or social media/online sites of your choosing. Templett.com Customer Help Center - https://help.templett.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001302391-Customer-Help Already a Templett user? Since you already have an account, anytime you purchase any Templett product from any seller you won't get an email anymore. All you need to do now is go to www.templett.com a few minutes after placing your order and login with your username and password and you will see the new file(s) there for you. ________________________________________________ Need to get your new file(s) printed? Our shop has partnered with Prints of Love which offers fast, high quality, affordable and eco-friendly printing. They also offer free 2-3 day U.S. shipping and free envelopes! Simply follow this link to check them out: https://printsoflove.com/ref/tidylady-printables/ Prints Of Love will handle the rest! For every order you place, Prints of Love plants a tree in your name. It is their way of creating a net positive environmental impact with each order! They are proud to be an official Reforestation Partner with their friends at One Tree Planted. ________________________________________________ All content, including files, images, and written content is the property of TidyLady Printables, and are protected under DMCA. Files are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may not copy, forward, share, re-sell or distribute the files. Mass production, file sharing and commercial use of these files are strictly prohibited. Copyright TidyLady Printables - All rights reserved [id:22266973]
If you're interested in running a penny wars fundraiser for your school, but you don't know where to begin, check out our easy guide.
Schoolze for PTAs is a suite of online and mobile tools — an all-in-one PTA platform for productivity, engagement & fundraising Various…
Learn the five things that PTOs that really get parents riled up that can lead to volunteer apathy and epmty sign up sheets!
If you are reading this, you are probably either a school PTO leader, principal or room mom trying to figure out how to get more parents involved! Know this, you are not alone! Schools across the country struggle to get the participation that they want and need everyday! I've been there too. Here's the scenario... My son attended a middle school with approximately 700 kids that was in need of a PTO leader. Sure, why not! I love education, kids and planning so how bad could it be? Right?!?! Wrong! I almost immediately realized that getting people to actually come help with anything was difficult. Honestly, it felt impossible. I had a mini pity party and decided that wasn't going to cut it! These are good people that love their kids. I knew that! Now, I just needed to come up with how to get them involved! That leads me to the topic of this post! How to Increase Parent Engagement at Your School First and foremost, remember that you were willing to step up. Whether that was out of guilt, because there was no one else or you are part of an amazing school that has an active PTO, someone cares about the PTA group! The reality is, while it may not seem like it, everyone wants it to work. They just aren't jumping up and down saying
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!
We know that your organization relies on involvement from your members, but how do you get people to help? Everyone is busier than ever and the last thing they want to do is give what little free time they have to your organization. Check out our infographic on small things you can do to increase […]
Starting a room parent program at your school is now easier than ever. Get free room rarent recruitment flyers, welcome letter templates and sign up sheets.
Does an easy, fun, inexpensive school fundraiser even exist? It does, and I've got the scoop on how your school can do this too!
Learn how to be the very best Membership Chair for your PTA or PTO! Uunderstanding the job duties of this volunteer leadership position is critical!
Here are 20 theme ideas to make your PTO / PTA fundraising event a success! Hosting a themed fundraiser for your PTO / PTA is a much better way to boost your donations than simply asking for cash. If you want to put on a memorable event for people that also benefits your school, we’ve compiled a list of 20 unique event ideas, from weekend nights out to food-focused parties. Let this year see your biggest fundraising success ever! Fuel Your Inner Competitor Competition brings out the best in people... and their wallets! Bingo Night A bingo night...
From raising money to boosting your parent group’s profile, school logo clothing can make good things happen.
Learn how to be a better President of your PTO by avoiding these 9 common mistakes! Go beyond just a basic understanding of a PTO President job description!
What are the best ways to plan and run PTO meetings? We’ve made it easy by compiling this list with links to our best articles and downloadables.
PTO sponsored school family fun night events are the key to a thriving and engaged school community. So many great ideas that your families will love!
