Perhaps the PTO needs to send, with the promotion for the next Event Night, a "Behavior Agreement" -- similar to those both parent and child have to read and agree with when signing a child up for sports. Then, with every Event Night promo, include verbage regarding the expected behavior standards. Then, of course, you'll need to enforce the "Agreement" during the events and boot kids out who are out of control. If both children and their parents see that the PTO is serious about keeping order, they'll fall in line.

I agree with making sure parents know this is not a "drop and run" event. What grades are we talking about? I have found that the younger ages sit better through a movie than the older ones...can you make separate age group events? I have also found that events that get the kids energy out is crucial. Hard to contain their excitement sometimes!

Are Parents coming with the children? If so they must control them. All you are doing is providing a fun function for the kids. At our school we don't allow any child to enter our Dances, movies, magic nights with out an adult. If that child is acting out the parent need to be told or the events will be cancelled. Also get parents to volunteer for security . This makes sure the running around is kept to a minium. Keep up the good work its all about the kids

Hello! I am new to this site and new to doing fundraising and events. We are a small school and this is our second year into it and we have been having problems with kids being "out of control." I was wondering if there is anyone out there who may have run into this problem and have found a solution that works without upsetting the kids or parents. We have our movie night this Friday and to tell you the truth I'm a little worried. We just had a bingo night a couple of weeks ago and the kids were crazy. I'm afraid if this keeps happening other families will stop attending and we may lose our event nights all together.
Thank you for your input