Tools for Building PTO Involvement

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Resources to take the guesswork out of how to get your messages out to parents.

by PTO Today Editors

12/14/2021

The messages you send parents can make the difference in whether they decide to get involved at school. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to think of what to say or how to say it. That’s why we created videos, flyers, and sample messages you can use to promote parent involvement.

Involvement Flyer

Parents have a lot of competing demands for their time. This flyer will help remind them why helping out at school is worth their while.

10 Reasons To Get Involved at School flyer

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Sample Messages

Share these messages in emails, newsletters, and social media posts and on bulletin boards to show parents how much impact they can have.

Sample Messages for Talking About Your Parent Group

Video

Play this short video about the benefits of parent involvement at your school’s open house, post it on Facebook, or embed it on your website. English and Spanish versions are available.

Activities and Fundraising Templates

Customize these colorful flyers with information about your parent group. The more parents know about how your group benefits the school, the more likely they’ll be to support your efforts.

How We Support Our School Template—Activities and Events

How We Support Our School Template—Fundraising

Graphic Quotes

Post these graphics on Facebook and Instagram, or include them in your newsletters or email messages; just right-click on each image to download.

Originally posted in 2018 and updated regularly.

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