In the Back to School 2021 issue
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back-to-school events
Plan a Fun Back-to-School Event
Fun ideas for an end-of-summer celebration to welcome families to a new school year.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES
How To Give an Awesome Back-to-School Speech
Tips and a sample script will help you deliver a great back-to-school speech at your open house. Plus advice to help beat the public speaking jitters.
MARKETING
8 Must-Have Marketing Tools for PTOs and PTAs
Marketing helps make sure that parents know about your group and they have a good impression of it. Use these tools to raise awareness.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
25 Ways To Entice New Volunteers
Tips to bring volunteers in, keep them happy, and avoid the pitfalls that will keep them from coming back.
Teacher Appreciation
Back-to-School Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Tips and templates to get your teachers' school year started on a thoughtful note.
Fundraising
How To Choose a Fundraiser
There’s more to fundraising strategy than finding the biggest profit. Here’s what you need to know to pick a program that’s right for your group.
Welcome Them Back
Make Your Own Back-to-School PTO Video
Our customizable back-to-school video template is an easy, polished way to introduce your PTO and share your goals. Use it at an open house, or add it to your website to reach families doing distance learning.
Communications
Parent Group Acronym Logo Clip Art
Logos for PTOs, PTCs, HSAs, PTSOs, PTCs, etc., each in several different colors and two designs. These logos have no school name attached, so they can be used by any group!
Download and Customize
Template: Parent Group Letterhead
A blank slate for any of your PTO communications; double-click the header area to update the logo, name, and contact info for your group.
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“What the PTO Pays For” Template
Fill in this flyer with your fundraising information to let your school community know where its hard-earned funds are going (and all the good they're doing).
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“How We Support Our School” Template
Customize this flyer with your events, activities, etc. for a visual representation of the many things your group does for the school.
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Email Opt-in Form
Share this form with parents to collect email addresses (and get permission to send updates).
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