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Our Elementary School PTA is thinking about taking on our libary Book Fair next year as the librarian is spread so thin.  Do any other PTAs out there host the Scholastic Book Fair (or any other book fair) for their school? What time of year do you h…

Do you do a spelling bee at your elementary school? We are starting one and we would welcome any guidance! Where do you get your words? Is there a national program to follow? What is your timeline? What type of student assistance do you provide? Tha…

Does anyone know of any elementary schools that require parents to be background checked before volunteering in the classroom? If yes, how is the cost covered...parents pay individually or PTA pays it? If your school has chosen not to do this, can y…

Does anyone publish a PTA Directory from year to year that parents have opted into that has everyone listed by classroom: child's name, address, phone and mom & dad's names? Is it published on paper or on a CD? Has anyone ever had a problem with thi…