Math Club Progress and Some

This past week I got the go-ahead from the assistant principal for my math club. I am really excited and have started to talk to my professor about possible materials and lessons I can do with the students. I just hope to excite the kids about their voluntary participation after-school.

On another note, this past week I caught up with the order of a local corner store next to my school. The store makes great sandwiches and the women who runs and owns the store is really nice and is always interested in what I am doing. Recently, she has started to ask me about college, what I do, and how much it cost. She asked me several questions because her daughter will soon be starting college and she wanted some advice. I was pleased to help her out and will stop a little more often now to offer support and any help.

I think the local corner store, in terms of Schools & Society, can be an example of how a teacher can build community support and interest to the school. It is important for the community to invest (in more than monetary terms) into the school and view it as a safe place for kids and a source of pride in the community. Building relationships and bridges with the community may come under the responsibility of the administration, but I think teachers can also do their part. It doesn't take much effort.