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My Story – Theresa Pastore

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Parents Engaged In Education

When my children started school, there was no formal role for parents to partner with the school principal or have any input into the operations of the school. At most if you were lucky enough to have a welcoming teacher you might get the chance to speak to them about how your child was doing or maybe help

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10 Ways to Increase Involvement on Your School Council’s Facebook Page

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Adrian Marmara

Here is some advice on how to build involvement and increase engagement on your school council’s Facebook page. Add videos and photos when possible A 30 second to 1 min video from your last school event will tell a much better story than a couple of lines of text. Be sure to always include an

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7 Things to Avoid Doing on Your School Council’s Facebook Page

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Adrian Marmara

Here is some advice on what to avoid doing on your school council’s Facebook page. Do not post about politics That includes what is happening at the local level. You are sure to offend someone. Remember this is not the school council’s role. Do not post photos of children at school Remember to always get

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8 Things Parent Volunteers Dislike

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Adrian Marmara

By avoiding the following missteps you can help your parent council volunteers have a more positive experience. Here are a couple of main reasons why volunteers will not come back. Not feeling appreciated Show parent volunteers your appreciation on a regular basis. Don’t make the mistake of making it a once-a-year/end of the year event.

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9 Helpful Tips To Consider When Planning Your Fundraising Strategies

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Theresa Pastore

Fundraising is a hot topic. Whether the school is in charge or the school council runs the projects fundraising can come with its set of rewards and challenges. There is much debate about the schools in more affluent neighbourhoods being able to raise thousands of dollars and those in financially challenged neighbourhoods not being in the same position. While

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