A NEW SCHOOL YEAR - READY TO BEGIN!!

The new school year will be here before you know it.  Each year, the start of August begins the countdown to a new year.  The custodial and maintenance staff has been busy all summer, cleaning buildings, painting, etc. to make sure everything is ready to go.  Enrollment takes place the first couple of days in August and then meetings begin.  Teachers report a few days early for inservice meetings and training sessions and then we open the doors for the students.  It is a very busy and exciting month in the education world.

As we look to begin a new year, there are some things that parents can do to help students prepare for the new year.  Experts state that sleep habits are very important for all of us, but especially for young people.  It is suggested that students begin working toward a normal "School year" sleep schedule about a week before school starts.  This allows a young person's body and mind to make an adjustment to the school routine.  It is also important to discuss study habits.  it is a good idea for parents and students to establish a quiet place for studying and if possible, a set time for homework each night.  This helps students get into a routine of getting homework done in a timely manner. 

This is a new school year and for many students that means having a new teacher.  Parents, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.  A parent and teacher working together is a very powerful force in education and certainly helps with a student's success.

Welcome back to school.  Let's all do our part to make it a very successful year for all of our students - which in turn makes it a successful year for our teachers and parents!!