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35 In-Person and Virtual Holiday Activities for Teachers & PTAs
We’ve had quite a year and I for one am glad for the holiday season. Even though our normal gatherings will need to be altered, the holidays still provide a good distraction from the trials of the world. It’s a great time to pause and remember what’s important. For parents, teachers, students and groups like…

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller
Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller Our 4th Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Berta Keller is our Most Valuable Volunteer for the fourth quarter of 2020. Congrats, Berta. Thanks for all you do. Berta Keller has been volunteering since her son was in Kindergarten. He is now a sophomore in high school, and she…

PTO & PTA Job Descriptions
If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO 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. Your Parent/Teacher/Student group is unique and may have different officers from other such groups. That said, the functions of these…

The Ultimate Guide to Financial Best Practices for PTO Treasurers
School Parent Groups are known for their fundraising brilliance. Parents, teachers, faculty and students do amazing work creating new ways to pay for everything from new playground equipment to classroom supplies. But let’s get down to the brass tax of this post: what happens after the money comes in? Why Finances Matter to School Parent…

Beyond Sports: 10 Types of Booster Clubs
When you think of a high school Booster Club, you may think of the parents selling tickets or snacks at athletic events. But parents form many types of Booster Clubs beyond athletics. The main commonalities between all Booster Clubs include: They are typically formed by parents. They provide financial support for one or more student…

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo
Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo Our 2nd Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Carla Olivo is our Most Valuable Volunteer for the second quarter of 2020. Congrats, Carla. Thanks for all you do. Carla Olivo is the Content Manager for SoCo Neighbors, Clifton Living, and Neighbors of Fairfax Station magazines circulated in northern Virginia.…