We ask for $5 per family. Last year, we gave families laminated business cards that we created--one for the wallet, and one made into a refrigerator magnet. The cards had the Texas state flag as a background, with our PTO name on the side with the star, and important info on the right hand side of the card. We included numbers for the school office, fax #, nurse's office, cafeteria, and transportation department. We also listed the names of our principal, assistant principal, and counselor.
This is my second year as an elementary school PTO president. Last year we simply asked for $1 per person. That did not go so good. So this year we are asking $5 per family. Then we are going to issue PTO membership cards (which is easy to do if you have a computer, printer and lamenter). Then each month we will ask a local store to offer some type of discount to our card holders. We will tell our members where they can find their discounts in our monthly news letter. Maybe this will help bring in more people. Our parent involvement is so poor that if it takes bribbing them then we will.
We are a small school (approx 400 students) and we charge $3/adult OR $5/couple. Also - if you want to email me (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) I will reply with a copy of our membership form & anything else I may have you need.
Hi, I am going to start my first year as PTO President and was wondering what the average Dues is that the schools are charging and if anyone has any forms etc to help me start the year fresh? Please help !
