COMBO's S.A.F.E. Blog
26Aug/100

Marketing Membership for your PTA

Today Scott Huse, our CIO (Chief Inspirational Officer),  was part of the discussion on "Marketing Membership" with NE PTA.  The webinar was recorded live and available online to watch and listen.  link

26Aug/100

Aug 31st 30 Min. Web Meeting on S.A.F.E. TEAM and Web Tools.

Final August Webinar (Aug 31st 8pm Central) We are now offering web meetings to share "LIVE" the web-based technology that supports the S.A.F.E. TEAM Program. Register here and share it with your friends who want to engage more fathers/families and provide a safer learning environment.

20Aug/100

Definition of Stakeholders

Stakeholders defined: a person, group or organization with an interest in a project.

Have you defined who the stakeholders are in your community.   It is important to know how your idea, program or organzation will impact your community and who you need on your team that will receive value from your efforts.  Checkout the Value of S.A.F.E. TEAM stakeholders report.

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13Aug/100

Group Discussion “Safe School Environment”

Many are looking to us to answer questions about school safety and involving families as volunteers.  One of the largest groups of individuals asking are members of the National PTA.  Since we are members of the PTA and active on their PTA Great Ideas Bank discussion board, we have launched a group to effectively answer questions.

Join us on the Safe School Environment group page.

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22Mar/100

COMBO’s Parent Group Media Article Comments for December

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

Family_NO_ tagsUnited Way receives $50,000 grant for plan to increase parental involvement

Resolutions for School Parent Involvement

Don't let learning take a holiday

Duncan Challenges Young Teachers

Parent Involvement - A Must For a Child's Progress

What Works For Parent Involvement Programs For Adolescents

Our View: A test of character

Plan in works to keep Missoula kids in school

Four Models for School Parental Involvement - which fits your school?

A call to all parents

Are you more creative than a third-grader?

Defining the Role of a PTO 

16Mar/100

Proud to be a Shawnee Middle School PTSA!! Do you know why?

Here is our second out-of-state PTA membership card.  We have become members of the Shawnee Middle School PTSA  Ft. Wayne, IN.  Read to learn more about our philosophy for becoming members of local and state PTA.  Facebook Noteshawneeptacard

18Feb/100

COMBO’s Parent Group Media Article Comments for November

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

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Building bridges to families

Mission: Educational engagement

Need for Parent Involvement

Parent's Involvement in Children's Education

Compasses Or Road Maps?

Parents, are you involved in your child's education?

PSAT Part 2 "Helping Your Elementary Student Succeed"

Madison’s DDC and Chamber launch their own economic stimulus program for the borough

Sauquoit Valley Event Celebrates 31st Year

Sausage supper thrives, even amid changing ways

Parent-Teacher Associations Are Reaching Out to Working Moms and Dads

‘State of Our Schools’ Presentations Paint a Grim Picture, California

Ilalko PTA to provide holiday light strand recycling

Pass the healthy food my way

PTA holds second annual Family Math Night

St. Scho’s Medical Mission

Pros & Cons of ranking high school students

Principal pelted as part of fundraiser

Who needs magazines? Hygiene PTO creates fundraising foundation

Perez Elementary and community show support for principal battling cancer

School Principal Spends Night On Roof

Shoshone pays homage to veterans

Griswold school aims to reach out to reduce dropout rate

JULIAN: Parent's idea wins National Geographic profile

Tips to Help Children Succeed in School All Year

Veggie, fitness at Valley View

Monsters, by the thousand, invade Westmoreland

Less Stress Makes You A Happier Parent

Taking care of self, setting limits important in parenting

8 Tips to Surviving Your Parent Teacher Conference

12Feb/100

Proud to be a Hooksett PTA member!!

Here is our first out-of-state PTA membership card.  We are now a Hooksett PTA member in Hooksett, NH even though many of us live 1,600 miles away.  Read to learn more on Facebook Note

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2Feb/100

POSITIVE STORY: Recession calls for more parent volunteers

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There is a need for parents/families to volunteer at their students school and within their community.  Great story of the success and benefits for volunteering.  link

14Jan/100

COMBO’s Parent Group Media Article Comments for October

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

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Elementary Students Enjoy Fun Day In Gym

How you know you picked a good elementary school

Families and Teachers as Partners

Students jog, bike for money

Putting parents in the classroom

New forum for Highfields School pupil's parents

Consumer Reports Partners with Education Groups to Distribute Important Child Product Safety Information

Krystal students walk to raise money for assemblies, field trips

Education: PTA offers tips on talking to kids about sex

School children get an edge

PTA-supported bills signed into law, California

Parenting Magazine and National PTA Announce Strategic Partnership

PTA president asks for traffic light evaluation

Celebrating NYC's Bake Sale Ban with a List of Alternatives

Family Learning Draws National Attention to Viers Mill Elementary, MD

Annual McTeacher’s Night

PTO president describes group's efforts to benefit children, Arkansas

Jelly Bean Field Day a sweet success

Teachers' house calls make pupils, parents feel at home, Boston

'Hell's Kitchen' chef tells students to stay in school

Community opens their hearts to help victims of house fire

Bennett School cultivates sense of community, MASS.

Students win bet; principal in tent

Duck regatta returns

Fall Family Fest, Literacy Night brings smiles

Why do People Volunteer?

Teacher's seed sprouts garden for 'peace'

East Kingston kids embrace the cultures of the world