Concern is ongoing

As I sit here tonight pondering how long it's been since I've updated the blog, it occurs to me how this is true for those of us who care a great deal about the education of our children. We are extremely concerned when there are changes and we are unsure of what will change, a bit concerned when school starts and when it is over for the year, but unless there is some type of issue, we tend to let our educators do what they do. We must consistently check in on our neighborhood schools for a few reasons: 1) we must let the faculty, administrators, and staff know we care about them, their job, and appreciate what they are doing; 2) we need to have a presence in our schools if we are to be included on decisions or deliberations when the time comes; and 3) it is our duty as citizens to take part in public processes. I encourage everyone, now that we seem to be coasting in that time between Christmas break and spring break, to check in on your schools, let them know you care, and see if there is anything you can do to help out.