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Tips for Total Family Wellness this School Year

Staying healthy throughout the school year is generally a top priority for many families. Keep sick days at bay because with a little preparation total family wellness can be enjoyed by all. Nutrition Make sure healthy eating habits start at home. Student lunches and snacks can be loaded with sugar fats and preservatives so make…

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Back to School: Teacher Appreciation Ideas from Students

Going back to school is an exciting time for students and one of the ways to make the transition extra special is with one of these teacher appreciation ideas. Take a peek at these thoughtful gifts, heart-warming words to start your school year off in the right direction. The Balm Your new teacher will be…

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5 Ways Your Booster Club Can Kick Off the New School Year

Your Booster Club can drum up excitement for the new school year with these fun activities. Celebrate the end of summer, build school spirit and look forward to all of the excitement of the upcoming school year. Spirit Wear Sales Spirit Wear sales are a great way to raise money for your club while building…

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School Year-End Checklist for Parent Organizations

Booster Clubs, PTAs, PTOs and PTSAs all share a common goal of supporting schools and advocating for students. It comes as no surprise that as the school year comes to an end, many of these groups share the same procedures for closing out the school year. With all of the year-end activity days, field trips…

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Treasurer Transitions for PTAs & PTOs

Spring means baseball, cookouts and gardening, right? Well it can also be a busy time for Treasurers of PTAs and PTOs. Behind T-ball practices and car-wash fundraisers there are PTA and PTO Treasurer transitions taking place and to ensure your changeover is a smooth one, we have some tips for success. Here is how to…

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PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities

PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising Chair. Whether you have been recently asked or are considering involvement, here is a bit of information about this important position. How to Become a Fundraising Chair The Fundraising Chair is usually elected by the PTA Board or…

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The Overlooked Holiday: Why Valentine’s Day Fundraisers Work

These Valentine’s Day fundraisers give everyone a chance to celebrate. Raise funds and fun this year with some of our great ideas.

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Teen Community Service Clubs

Teen Community Service Clubs are a wonderful way to involve young people in community service. There are a number of reasons why a student may seek involvement, they may have a passion for a cause, or they may be looking to fulfill school or scout requirements. Some see service club involvement as a valuable way…

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PTA Fundraising Rules & Guidelines

Fundraisers can account for a large portion of parent group activities. Though fundraising is a major undertaking it is far from standardized. There is a large variety of PTA/PTO fundraisers ranging from creative jog-a-thons to math marathons to more sophisticated online campaigns through sites like Kickstarter and Razoo. Reasons for fundraising are diverse. Each school and…

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Keeping your Booster Club Strong through Officer Changeover

Keep your Booster Club running smooth despite Club Officer transition. Follow these handy guidelines and that annual election won’t even slow you down.