Back-to-School Supply Shopping: How Some PTO Groups are Helping Out
Have seen countless articles about how the economy is impacting back-to-school shopping. This recent article talks about how parents and PTO & PTA groups are getting creative for back-to-school shopping during a recession. Many are taking advantage of the power of a group to help parents out.
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e seen countless articles about how the economy is impacting back-to-school shopping. This recent article talks about how parents and PTO & PTA groups are getting creative for back-to-school shopping during a recession. Many are taking advantage of the power of a group to help parents out.
Has your PTO or PTA done anything differently this year to help out in the area of back-to-school shopping?
Share your thoughts and ideas!
A number of PTA and PTO groups put together packages that let parents take advantage of bulk purchasing savings without having to hunt every item down in the store. Chesak/Martin PTA President Dana Wiley said the “Wrap Paks” that her group assembles have quality items that are cost-effective for parents. The kindergarten package costs $55, she said. But for families where that is still too steep, the PTA has bought a few extra supply kits.
Has your PTO or PTA done anything differently this year to help out in the area of back-to-school shopping?
Share your thoughts and ideas!
