Discover the benefits of getting involved in Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)—share tips on supporting your child’s education, connecting with other parents, and making a positive impact in your school community.
- by systemDiscover the benefits of getting involved in Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)—share tips on supporting your child’s education, connecting with other parents, and making a positive impact in your school community. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by crazymisskittyOk this is an odd request I know but, I have always been able to go to my sons school and volunteer with whatever they needed me to do either for the teachers or pto/pta what have you, this year my son is in middle school and I am a pto member once again but […]
- by momto2_4I am new to the school system & how things work so I thought I'd ask other parents about their experiences regarding sending in money for "extra's". It seems every week we're asked to send in money for an activity, to pay for "dress down" day, field trips,fundraisers,gifts, etc….today we were asked to send in […]
- by Dania_2Hi everyone, I'm the PTO president at my daughter's school which is K-8. I would like to do a fashion show in January or February. I have some ideas but I wanted to know if anyone had ideas they could help me out with. Did you do something like this? What kind of man power […]
- by piperspencerMy son is 2.5 and hasn't showed much interested in the potty. He knows what it is and what goes on there but he doesn't seem to want to try it. This morning my hubby (who has 4 other kids) said 'let 's try it'. OK no problem! At his school they work on potty […]
- by aparker_10We are in the process of starting a new PTO/Parent Club at our school and were looking for ideas of what other groups do. Can you tell me some neat things that your PTO/Parent Club has done? Or, things to definately NOT do. 7 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by MAMA_3_3I have joined my sons PTA @ his school this is my 1st child going to school so everything is new to me I'am needing different information on fundrasing for our school.If you have any great companies please let me know. 20 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by bonniedeatleyI am helping our PTA book a program for Red Ribbon Week in October. Any ideas of local groups you have used and had good success with? I'm hoping to get ideas from what you've done rather than resorting to google to find performance ideas. Thanks in advance! 1 post – 1 participant Read full […]
- by ocean.k2009My kids don't have enough friends and neither do I, at least friends that understand why I home school. This decision isolates me from other women who don't agree, which is why I would love to meet other home schooling moms in New York, any of the five boroughs would be cool! 1 post – […]
- by kurtgloOur HSA is looking into doing an "opt-out" fundraiser this year. We would like the parents to pay $30/child + $10 per additional child in lieu of having to fundraise. If you have a letter that you have used or received that uses this program could you please send me a copy. I am not […]
- by jcarver3I adopted a child from Guatemala she is 2+ years old. We have a very difficult time with the quite time before she goes to sleep. She seems to be over tiered and cranky and fights going to bed… hitting and kicking. She also sleeps in the bed with her mother and some times finds […]
- by diana95124Hello Everyone, I am organizing a project to donate toys to disabled children living in Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua. I am looking for donations of legos, puzzels, toys ect. These donations will help improve their motor skills and bring them happiness and relief. Diana Jiron 408-476-3546 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by holly_L1UPDATE 6/1/09: Thanks for those of you that responded!! Just so you know, I am a Full time working mom also. I only have one child so that does make it a bit easier. And Patricia, that's odd that they would meet during daytime hours, our PTO meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at […]
- by bauer.ingridHello, I just turned 40 and am thinking of having a second child, but apprehensive due to my age. Would love to hear form women who had children after 40. Thanks! 29 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by brendaruss143Has anyone ever tried the Baylor University Summer Reading Program? What was your experience? I'm considering it for my 2nd grader and kindergartener. 3 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by sara_guariscoHi Moms, I am a "joiner" and want to help out at my daughter's new school next year for first grade. I am seeking your recommendations on what to join (PTA or otherwise) that would be a good way to "get my feet wet" without taking on too much. I am expecting my third child […]
- by NC_MamaHi All, To try to explain breifly, I'm not happy with my daughters teacher along with 3 other teachers as well. In a nut shell, I don't like the way they talk to the kids, they're not patient and in some cases downright mean. I've witnessed it myself and my daughter has informed me of […]
- by kristenkonrathWe are working on teacher appreciation week. We were going to have chair massages for the teachers and staff but found out it's too pricey. Does anyone have suggestions for teacher appreciation week? Our theme is "Red Carpet Week" Thanks, Kristen 7 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by siobhan7_1Each year we do a little something for the staff for National Teacher Appreciation week, usually a lunch, cards from the kids, little treats for breakfast. It is first week in may this year, I think. Any ideas that have worked for your school? We only have a staff of 12. Parents are great about […]
- by kim20Help! I have a 3 year old boy in his first year of pre-school. He started school in late August. Unfortunately, I need to drop him off at his school before I drop his older brother at Kindergarten at a different school. It has always been rough. He goes to school Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. […]