1st week back to School and 1st week of School and Comunity Relations Class

This has been a great 1st week back at school.  I have really enjoyed the students and faculty at White Deer High School.  Although we have been in football practice for the past 4 weeks its always different when you go back into the classroom with all of the kids.  But it has been amazing.  This week of meeting new students and new faculty members has really caused me to reflect about everything that I have learned and am continuing to learn.  I still feel as passionate as ever about my action research plan and have tried dilligently in this 1st week to create a great classroom atmosphere where engagement is the rule rather than the exception.  I hope that this continues to produce a great environment and leads to great student performance as well.  I have also thought about the huge role of parental and community involvement in our schools and it's affect on our students.  There is always a profound effect from parent and community involvement whether it is positive or negative depends on the degree (high or low) and authenticity of the involvement.  I still have much to learn and am excited to continue on my journey.