M.A. NotarasJun 73 minDear Fundraisers, Covid-19 is not yet overI know this because I have Covid right now, and I'm as sick as a dog. This is my second bout of Covid in four months, can you believe it?...
M.A. NotarasMay 239 minThe 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: To help attract...
M.A. NotarasNov 30, 20214 minVolunteers, 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 organisation? It's the volunteers! Parents and carers who are motivated and...
M.A. NotarasSep 3, 20212 minBack to School UK & USA - it's time to schedule your fundraising!It’s back to school time in the northern hemisphere – which means – it’s also time to schedule your school fundraising for the year...
M.A. NotarasAug 16, 20212 minNot school fundraising because of Covid lockdown? Actually, it could be more important than ever.There's a pandemic raging around us. So many schools and communities in lockdown. Should we even be doing school fundraising? Yes. Yes we...
Melanie NotarasDec 12, 20184 min11 CRAZY and SURE FIRE ways to keep your kids READINGSee, there's this thing called the summer slide that happens over the school holidays ... and sadly, no, it's not taking your kids t
Melanie NotarasDec 4, 20184 min9 Fun Things you can do with Books in the School Holidays!If you're looking for fun things to do in the school holidays, here are 9 unusual and fantastic ideas and activities your child will lov
Melanie NotarasNov 28, 20184 minBest teacher gift idea for Christmas? A Teacher Appreciation Book!Kids love giving Christmas gifts to all the special people in their lives - including their wonderful teachers. But instead of a box of medi
Melanie NotarasNov 21, 20184 minMake your own ... Story Advent Calendar!Kids love the magic of opening an advent calendar, with a new small gift every day. But instead of a chocolate or sweet, why not create your
Melanie NotarasNov 13, 20183 minTis the season to love books! 6 Christmas must-reads for 7-12 year olds.Ho, ho, ho, it's nearly Christmas! Whether you're sweltering through the summer heat, or rugged up against the snow, it's the pe
Melanie NotarasNov 6, 20184 minTime to get planning: 6 tips to help this be your best school fundraising year yet!Are you a new P&C or P&F (or other school-parent group) eager to fundraise? Or an established one that's trying to improve your
Melanie NotarasOct 30, 20185 minHow to Fundraise Without Selling AnythingIs your school community 'sales-tired'? Your volunteers burnt-out? Your families feeling obliged to purchase things they don't w
Melanie NotarasOct 24, 20183 min5 Deliciously Spooky Halloween Stories for Middle Grade readers ... if you dare!Halloween is supposed to be all about scary, right? Spirits, ghosts and horror can be fascinating, and books are a safe way for kids to expl
Melanie NotarasOct 16, 20187 minSolve your Christmas shopping by buying books online: last order dates roundup!Love Christmas? Hate shopping? Books make great gifts for both kids and adults - and shows kids you value reading by associating books with
Melanie NotarasOct 10, 20187 minLike Bizarre and Funny Adventure? Here are 53 weirdly funny stories for Middle Graders!Hey Middle Graders! Do you like stories that are bizarre, weird and funny, with adventure mixed in? Then you're just like me! So if you&
Melanie NotarasOct 3, 20183 minWhy Imagination is Important for Developing Your Child’s FutureMy daughter had her friend over for a play date today, and they wanted to cook. There were leftover egg whites in the fridge and I suggested
Melanie NotarasSep 26, 201810 minWhat is a good school fundraiser?Wow, what a question. While you're asking, do you mind first holding this piece of string for me? Now tell me how long it is and what yo
Melanie NotarasSep 19, 20183 minReducing Anxiety of ReadingMy daughter started at a new school two years ago and I walk her there every day. About halfway along there's a rise in the footpath, fo
Melanie NotarasSep 12, 20183 minComfort Reading - is it good for you?Do you ever have times when it’s all too much - a transition period, a loss or an ongoing stress? Instead of a packet of chocolate biscuits,
Melanie NotarasSep 4, 20183 minWant to know a better school fundraiser than cupcakes?If you can't already guess, I'll let you know. But first I want to ask you another question: what’s the best gift you can give your