Melanie NotarasDear Fundraisers, Covid-19 is not yet overI know this because I have Covid right now, and I’m as sick as a dog.Jun 7, 2022Jun 7, 2022
Melanie NotarasA Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Press Release to Promote your School FundraiserThere are lots of reasons why it’s a great idea for your school fundraising event to be published in the local newspaper:May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
Melanie NotarasVolunteers, clear goals and a plan — prepare now to make next year EASY and SUCCESSFUL!Do you know what is the backbone of a thriving school-parent organization?Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
Melanie NotarasNot school fundraising because of Covid lockdown?Actually, it could be more important than ever.Sep 4, 20211Sep 4, 20211
Melanie NotarasBuilding reslience in children — through gamebooks!It’s a much darker world out there for kids than when we were growing up. Perhaps it’s only what my kids tell me, or maybe it just affects…Jun 20, 2018Jun 20, 2018
Melanie NotarasFor the LOVE of books! Read this.Did you let your first love slip away? I mean reading — that intense and passionate emotional affair you have with books long before your…Jun 7, 2018Jun 7, 2018
Melanie NotarasHealthy Fundraising Can Help Rebrand Your School or PTAIf you’re looking to change the reputation of your school, or wanting to attract new parent volunteers to your classroom or fundraising…May 30, 2018May 30, 2018
Melanie NotarasThis is the baby machine that creates a better readerListen up. I’m getting on my soapbox and waving my hands around. If you want your baby to learn to read easily, buy a rear-facing…May 24, 2018May 24, 2018
Melanie NotarasReading Clubs & Book Clubs — what’s the difference?Oprah has one, and so do Emma Watson and Kim Kardashian — in fact, you might already be in one too! Book clubs are a fun activity where a…May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
Melanie NotarasNo Excuses, Time Poor Parents — it’s time you raised funds for your school!I know, I know … you have multiple kids, your job, the kids have activities after school, there’s the housework that’s so overdue it makes…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018