Sample Messages for Talking

About Your Parent Group

Encourage involvement in your school parent group by telling parents how much
impact their volunteerism can make. Here are some messages your group can
share in emails, newsletters, and social posts (and even on school bulletin
boards!). Use them individually, or combine a few for a longer message.

Let parents know why getting involved in a school parent group helps
not only the school but also their own children.

Did you know?

Parent involvement is Kids with involved parents Kids with involved parents
the number one predictor do better in school and attend school more
of early literacy success. score higher on tests. regularly and have
better social skills.

Kids with involved parents are more Kids with involved parents
likely to get their homework done are more likely to pursue
and have an overall better attitude higher education.
about school.

Let parents know why getting involved is good for them, too!
When you’re part of a parent group,
you get an inside view of what’s
happening at school.
When you’re part of a parent group,
you’ll make friends and have a chance
to connect with other parents who share
similar interests.

When you’re part of a parent group,you’ll

get to see children (including your own!)
learning and growing at school.

Let parents know how your parent group has made a difference to your
school community.
Post a list of recent accomplishments, include events you’ve hosted, programs you’ve supported,
items you’ve purchased, and other contributions. Put this message at the top of the list: 
Our PTO loves supporting our school! Join the team and help us do great things this year, too!

If you want to get creative, customize one of these flyers to give parents a look at what your group
has accomplished.

• “How We Support Our School” Template—Activities and Events

• “How We Support Our School” Template—Fundraising
• PTO Tree—Supporting the Community