The late ’90s were a time of flip phones, phone trees, fax machines, and binders full of paperwork, and printer copies. By 2023, they’ve transformed into smartwatches, digital communication, and shared drives—but there are still so many other things that have stayed the same. 😉
| THEN | NOW | |
| Hot topic: | PTA or PTO? | PTA or PTO? |
| Most common place to store PTO supplies at home: | Dinner table | Dinner table |
| We recycle: | Inkjet printer cartridges | Textiles |
| Biggest challenge: | Getting parents involved | Getting parents involved |
| Theme song: | “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” by Ricky Martin | “Never Ending Song,” by Conan Gray |
| Where leaders talk to each other: | Message boards | Facebook groups |
| Meetings are: | In person | Virtual |
| How to get in touch: | Call me | Text me |
| Sending info home: | Backpack Express | Backpack Express |
| Punniest staff appreciation treat: | The “candy poem” | Poop emoji cupcakes |
| Least favorite staff appreciation treat: | Anything with apples | Anything with apples |
