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Testing Season Takes a Team
Ah yes… it’s that time of year. The halls get quieter, the pencils get sharper (literally), and suddenly everyone is whispering like we’re in a library from 1992. State testing season has arrived. And while the spotlight is often on …
From Signup to Sign-In: How to Run School Volunteers Smoothly
3 Free Downloads:
Volunteer Application
Volunteer Guidelines and Expectations
link to Dept. of Education FERPA for volunteers
Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day: Celebrating Our School Secretaries
If you’re a school secretary, you already know—your work is a lot like housework. When everything is handled, organized, and running smoothly, no one really notices. The phones are answered, attendance is recorded, students are where they need to be, …
April 15th — Da Da Da Dummmmmm
It’s a perfectly normal April morning in the school office. The phones are ringing, the copier is making that suspicious noise again, and the coffee is doing its very best to keep everyone functional. In walks a small child, backpack …
April 8th – Draw a Bird Day
If you’ve ever stepped into a school office, you know right away—it doesn’t feel like any other office. Sure, there are phones ringing, papers stacked neatly (or not so neatly), calendars filled to the brim, and a computer that never …
April 1st.
A day full of jokes, surprises… and just a little bit of chaos. Now, in a regular workplace, April Fools’ Day might mean a fake stapler in Jell-O or switching someone’s mouse. But in a school office? It’s a whole …
Spring Break… or Not?
Ahh, spring break. The magical time when the hallways fall silent, the bells stop ringing, and the steady stream of students disappears. To most people, it sounds like a vacation for everyone in the school. Here’s the reality from the …
No More Supply Surprises: Get Organized Today
As a secretary or office administrator, you’re often the go-to person for supplies. Without a system, such as a central database, you’re stuck: A central database gives you: Step 1: Choose a Simple Tool You don’t need fancy software to …
Beware the Ides of March… A Note for School Secretaries
March 15th is known in history as the “Ides of March,” a date made famous by political drama and the famous warning: “Beware the Ides of March.” While most of us aren’t worried about Roman senators, those of us working …
