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
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.
United 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
Plan in works to keep Missoula kids in school
Four Models for School Parental Involvement - which fits your school?
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 Note
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.
Mission: Educational engagement
Parent's Involvement in Children's Education
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
PTA holds second annual Family Math Night
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
Fundraising Flowers (6 days later) Very pretty still.
6 days later, here's a picture of our CIO's wife's Valentine's Day rose bouquet from the FlowerCause fundraiser. Still looking very pretty.
Get your school ready for Mother's Day!! The opportunity is just around the corner.
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
POSITIVE STORY: Recession calls for more parent volunteers
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
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.
Elementary Students Enjoy Fun Day In Gym
How you know you picked a good elementary school
Families and Teachers as Partners
Putting parents in the classroom
New forum for Highfields School pupil's parents
Krystal students walk to raise money for assemblies, field trips
Education: PTA offers tips on talking to kids about sex
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
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
Fall Family Fest, Literacy Night brings smiles
Not One More Child (Feel Empowered as a Child)
I was invited by good friends Amy and LaDonna from Let's Bring Them Home to attend a day training on the PRIDE program at a county sheriff's office. Little did I know the education I was going to receive on the missing and abused children within our communities around this great nation.
Ed Smart, father of Elizabeth, shared his testimony and passion for both the PRIDE and RAD Kids programs. He is a current member of The Surviving Parents Coalition. Ed shared the following, " We want kids to be prepared and NOT scared." After Ed set the tone for the training, Erin Runnion, mother of Samantha, introduced, trained and qualified 20+ attendees as PRIDE Facilitators. PRIDE is a neighborhood plan to watch out for our children. Learn more at The Joyful Child Foundation. Steve Daley, leads the radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program. #1 Rule of radKIDS: No one has the right to hurt you. radKIDS goal is to empower children by TEACHING them what to do, not just tell them.
Additionally, a representative from Arkansas Attorney General's office and Colleen Nick, mother of Morgan, participated in the event. The Morgan Nick Foundation was started 14 years ago after Morgan was abducted at a softball field complex. Colleen's message was simple, we need to be proactive as families.
I was privileged to be a part of a great day to listen, learn and be trained in an area I was not familiar with. S.A.F.E. TEAM is a great parent/family program to support our children and schools on campus and at school events. But it also takes parents/families and programs like PRIDE and radKIDS to take it home to our neighborhoods.
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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.