Video Blog: The Big Back-to-School Night Speech

Summer is waning and for some PTO or PTA leaders one task is weighing heavy on their mind--  the big back-to-school speech.  So here's our advice: maintain a summer attitude and don't make a bigger deal out of this speech than it needs to be. You probably have two major goals, right?

by PTO Today Editors

02/07/2016

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mer is waning and for some PTO or PTA leaders one task is weighing heavy on their mind--  the big back-to-school speech.  So here's our advice: maintain a summer attitude and don't make a bigger deal out of this speech than it needs to be. You probably have two major goals, right?

1). Make a good first impression.
2).  Inspire more people to volunteer this school year.

We've got you covered. Watch Tim's video blog for some simple advice on how to approach the speech to help you accomplish both goals. Look below the video for some helpful links.  Last piece of advice is take deep breaths, smile and try to relax. You are going to do great!



Helpful links:

http://www.ptotoday.com/2hourpower/

http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/137-7-steps-to-grow-involvement

http://www.ptotoday.com/filesharing/document/325-volunteer-form-for-start-of-year-detailed-two-parent

http://www.ptotoday.com/filesharing/document/389-five-reasons-to-get-involved-a-great-handout-for-parents