5 Free Apps for School Parent Groups
Getting more parents to participate in school events and classroom activities this year is simpler with these 5 free apps – download them today and spread the word at your school!
1. Shoparoo: Mobile fundraising has a new name and it’s Shoparoo! Throw out those crumply old wrapping paper order forms and quit having parents write checks for melted candy bars – get your school to download Shoparoo today and start earning just by scanning the receipts from the stores they already shop at! Raising money and getting parents involved has never been easier, plus brand NEW grade level competition features help your entire school community get in on the fun! Learn more or try it now
2. “Clipboard”: Turn your iPad into a virtual sign up sheet with VolunteerSpot’s iPad app, Clipboard. Open your VolunteerSpot sign-ups on the spot and have parents sign up (at the PTA meeting, on the team practice sidelines, at back to school night); you’ll capture their info and email, and VolunteerSpot sends them confirmation and reminder emails to keep everyone on track! Download now
3. Remind: Teachers and school administrators can keep parents updated with simple text messaging through the free Remind app. Send alerts and reminders for everything from pop quizzes to fall fundraiser schedule change. Get started
4. Cabot Reward Volunteers: Boost parent involvement with free rewards and giveaways – just for volunteers! Cabot’s Reward Volunteers app helps parents track where and when they give their time and offers prizes and rewards for big-time givers. Learn more
5. Team Snap: Get more parents pitching in and staying up-to-date with all your team happenings! Manage rosters, send last-minute updates, add games and events to the schedule, track payments and uniform dues and more. Check them out
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Thanks to our sponsor, Shoparoo, for making it easy for school-parent groups to raise money and make a difference! Learn more
