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    27 Ways To Make the PTO Welcome Table Pop at Back-to-School

    From photo props to brag boards, here are 27 fun ways to get parents to your table at your back-to-school open house.
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    How to Make a Teacher Emergency Stash

    The Internet's fave new back-to-school teacher gift? Mini lockers stocked with tiny teacher treats! Here's everything you need - snacks, supplies, and a customizable gift tag.
  • How To Create a Welcome Packet
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    Everything You Need to Know About a World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser

    From how much profit you'll earn to incentives, here's everything to know about this popular fundraiser.
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    Printables & Canva Templates for Parent Groups

    From teacher appreciation and fundraising to PTO planning, check out the most popular printables and Canva templates from PTO Today and our community.
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    Popular Athon Fundraiser Platforms Every PTO Leader Should Know

    Which Fundraising Platform Is Right for Your School?

    Online donation platforms help groups raise more money and make the process easy-peasy. Here's a look at three popular providers: 99Pledges, Get Movin' Fundraising and School-A-Thon.

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