tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post6193953813781387056..comments2009-08-30T10:23:10.522-07:00Lisa McGlaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-34556627454358833482009-07-21T02:18:51.528-07:002009-07-21T02:18:51.528-07:00greatnavamihttp://coodal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-19548000655056105702009-06-06T09:21:53.319-07:002009-06-06T09:21:53.319-07:00Lisa, I&#39;m so glad you brought up this topic--our school is only in its second year as a charter school and it&#39;s already got a stellar performance academically. Why? Primarily because the level of parent involvement is so high. It&#39;s really amazing to see how everyone steps up to the plate in this little school community, and what a difference it makes to the students.<br /><br />Sometimes it&#39;s a challenge for me to get away from work to help out in the classroom, but I&#39;ve been able to get away for field trips--and I donate my time in other ways whenever I can. I&#39;ve also noticed that even if I come by to donate a great flea-market find or drop off a forgotten snack, my daughters&#39; faces light up at just seeing me in their daytime environment. I&#39;ve come to realize it makes a connection for them--they see their school as an important community if I show I see it that way too.Gina Stepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02684480261408439368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-60221591892818562762009-05-20T09:54:27.986-07:002009-05-20T09:54:27.986-07:00Hi Lisa,<br /><br />This is a great article. I have the luxury of working at a small college, and I do what I can to mentor the still young minds who enter this institution. <br /><br />I've come here today because I need uplifting. I've stopped writing for many months now because of my father's illness. Now that he passed away a week and a half ago, I have time to reflect on what a terrific dad he was and to write again. I miss writing, blogging, and my online friends. Your blog is inspirational and I came here first when the desire to get back online arrived. <br /><br />Back to your article, we all have influence on students, and working in an academic setting, I appreciate your call for volunteers at schools is welcome. Thanks, Lisa. -Mike.Mr. Grudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-23905181710773090232009-04-24T13:41:00.000-07:002009-04-24T13:41:00.000-07:00Hi Lisa,<br /><br />I enjoyed your article. Not having any kids of my own, I feel a little left out of the whole school experience. When I've gone back home, I've been an "assistant lunch lady" with my Sister-In-Law at her daughters' school. I was even picked second for kickball at recess (and that NEVER happend while I was in school!).<br /><br />I think parents should be required to help out at their kids' school. It's an investment in their future.<br /><br />Respectfully,<br /><br />Cindy MuellerCindyLVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04123815678324617627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-24477190145741595332009-04-05T17:07:00.000-07:002009-04-05T17:07:00.000-07:00Great article! It's so true, reminds me of my mom and my childhood.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Laurie<BR/>ecoki.comLauriehttp://ecoki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-64151719598247131732009-03-31T09:06:00.000-07:002009-03-31T09:06:00.000-07:00Mom Mc,<BR/><BR/>I think you should let Ethan take you to school for show and tell! That would be wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see you again.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-79954877192242975132009-03-28T09:16:00.000-07:002009-03-28T09:16:00.000-07:00Sounds like you two had a wonderful time. Wish we were close enough to volunteer too. Maybe we'll do that next time we come. Kids love to have their parents and grandparents come to school -- and admit it, at least until middle-school. Once, when my Mom visited us here, Sandee took her to school for "show-and-tell." Grandma was thrilled. I think it was second grade. MomMcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-11329280090491038432009-03-27T19:21:00.000-07:002009-03-27T19:21:00.000-07:00Jens,<BR/><BR/>That would be great, if employers would be flexible. My husband and I are lucky. He's always worked for companies who were fine with him taking time off to attend school functions and to volunteer. <BR/><BR/>He's salaried so maybe that makes a different. He just goes in later and makes up the time and as long as his work is done, no one seems to mind.<BR/><BR/>I know it's much harder when you're punching a time clock.<BR/><BR/>Thank for the comment,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-59485743624375364372009-03-26T12:52:00.000-07:002009-03-26T12:52:00.000-07:00Hiya<BR/><BR/>great article!<BR/><BR/>reminded me of the fun messy moments I had as a kid at school. Still have messy times when I cook or paint. <BR/>I think there can be great results from having 'available' parents volunteer at schools. Maybe governments should declare that if parents are willingly then employers and schools must be flexible. <BR/><BR/>thanks<BR/>JensJens Uptonhttp://therelaxingzone.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com