Attention: Parents of students ages 10-13
YOU, too, can
Create A SUpER PaRTy!
By Diana Crow

When I picked up my sixth grade son after the Halloween party at the middle school he and his friends were upset and disappointed. They were bored because the only option was to dance in the gym. (Costumes, or not, they weren’t yet ready to dance at a party with the more sophisticated eighth graders!) Does this sound familiar?

That day I determined to get involved at the middle school to plan suitable parties.I’m glad I did! I hope you’ll be inspired by my story to create safe social events for youth in your community.

What did I do? I contacted other schools to learn about their social events, then presented a plan to our Principal and Parent-Teacher Organization. They encouraged me to implement it.

I didn’t know many people, since we were newcomers, so I asked the PTO officers for their friends’ names. When I called To Invite these parents to help with the project, I asked for their friends’ names.

The response was gratifying. Fifty parents enthusiatically ran game booths, served refreshments, and roamed as monitors. Half the student body, about 350 students, enjoyed the first party. Student attendance increased as we produced more parties. Teachers and administrators were pleased with our efforts. Schools continue to use this effective party plan.

YOU, too, Can Create A SUpER PaRTy! I know you’ll receive many Smiley TIckles™ when you do! Click on Shop at My Cozy Treehouse for information on how to purchase the book: Create A SUpER PaRTy! A Successful, Easy-to-Use Party Plan for Parents.

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