It's that time of year when the new PTO cubs start bugging the seasoned PTO mama bears. Yup, I said it :-) Whether you're the spirited newcomer or the grizzled old verteran, I hope you can find some peace by thinking about what the other side is going through. This column on the gap between old volunteers and new volunteers could help.

Also find this quick diary/blog interesting from a brand new PTOer, attending her first meeting at a new school. Good to hear what the new eyes see. Love the observation about just how much trash can be turned into school cash (and the fact that she's diving through the home trash to recover school treasure).