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    Dear Fundraisers, Covid-19 is not yet over
    M.A. Notaras
    • Jun 7
    • 3 min

    Dear Fundraisers, Covid-19 is not yet over

    I 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?...
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    The Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Press Release to Promote your School Fundraiser
    M.A. Notaras
    • May 23
    • 9 min

    The Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Press Release to Promote your School Fundraiser

    There 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...
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    Volunteers, clear goals and a plan - prepare now to make next year EASY and SUCCESSFUL!
    M.A. Notaras
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 4 min

    Volunteers, 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...
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    Back to School UK & USA - it's time to schedule your fundraising!
    M.A. Notaras
    • Sep 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Back 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...
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    Not school fundraising because of Covid lockdown? Actually, it could be more important than ever.
    M.A. Notaras
    • Aug 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Not 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...
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    11 CRAZY and SURE FIRE ways to keep your kids READING
    Melanie Notaras
    • Dec 12, 2018
    • 4 min

    11 CRAZY and SURE FIRE ways to keep your kids READING

    See, there's this thing called the summer slide that happens over the school holidays ... and sadly, no, it's not taking your kids t
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    9 Fun Things you can do with Books in the School Holidays!
    Melanie Notaras
    • Dec 4, 2018
    • 4 min

    9 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
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    Best teacher gift idea for Christmas? A Teacher Appreciation Book!
    Melanie Notaras
    • Nov 28, 2018
    • 4 min

    Best 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
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    Make your own ... Story Advent Calendar!
    Melanie Notaras
    • Nov 21, 2018
    • 4 min

    Make 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
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    Tis the season to love books! 6 Christmas must-reads for 7-12 year olds.
    Melanie Notaras
    • Nov 13, 2018
    • 3 min

    Tis 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
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    Time to get planning: 6 tips to help this be your best school fundraising year yet!
    Melanie Notaras
    • Nov 6, 2018
    • 4 min

    Time 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
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    How to Fundraise Without Selling Anything
    Melanie Notaras
    • Oct 30, 2018
    • 5 min

    How to Fundraise Without Selling Anything

    Is your school community 'sales-tired'? Your volunteers burnt-out? Your families feeling obliged to purchase things they don't w
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    5 Deliciously Spooky Halloween Stories for Middle Grade readers ... if you dare!
    Melanie Notaras
    • Oct 24, 2018
    • 3 min

    5 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
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    Solve your Christmas shopping by buying books online: last order dates roundup!
    Melanie Notaras
    • Oct 16, 2018
    • 7 min

    Solve 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
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    Like Bizarre and Funny Adventure? Here are 53 weirdly funny stories for Middle Graders!
    Melanie Notaras
    • Oct 10, 2018
    • 7 min

    Like 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&
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    Why Imagination is Important for Developing Your Child’s Future
    Melanie Notaras
    • Oct 3, 2018
    • 3 min

    Why Imagination is Important for Developing Your Child’s Future

    My 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
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    What is a good school fundraiser?
    Melanie Notaras
    • Sep 26, 2018
    • 10 min

    What 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
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    Reducing Anxiety of Reading
    Melanie Notaras
    • Sep 19, 2018
    • 3 min

    Reducing Anxiety of Reading

    My 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
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    Comfort Reading - is it good for you?
    Melanie Notaras
    • Sep 12, 2018
    • 3 min

    Comfort 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,
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    Want to know a better school fundraiser than cupcakes?
    Melanie Notaras
    • Sep 4, 2018
    • 3 min

    Want 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
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