The “U” in Volunteer – by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp


I am the President of the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) at my daughter's school this year, having started as Treasurer when she was in First Grade, moving on to Vice President, and finally being the lucky one to wear the "Grand Poohbah" hat, but with no fancy swearing in ...

Carnival! by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp


My entire life for the past month or so has been dominated by one simple word - carnival. As the president of the Parent Teacher Student Organization of my daughter's school, I am tasked with coordinating the annual Spring Carnival & Silent Auction, catering to our students and families. Although this ...