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A Real Estate Publication of the St. Tammany News • Friday, July 29, 2011
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The first day of school can cre-ate butterflies in the stomachs ofparents and children. However,following a few tips can alleviatefeelings of nervousness.
August and September areprime months for the return toschool. Whether this is a child'sfirst time entering the classroomor he or she has done the back-to-school thing multiple times,it's not uncommon for feelings ofanxiety to arise.
There are expectations andunknowns with each and everyschool year for both the studentsand their parents. Pivotal years,such as kindergarten, 6th gradefor middle-schoolers, freshmanyear of high school, or the start ofcollege can create added levels ofjitters because these years markentry to a new school or new rou-tine. But keeping a few pointersin mind can alleviate some of thefears.
* Keep a routine. It is impor-tant for parents and students toget back into the school swing ofthings a few weeks prior to thefirst day of school. Start settingalarm clocks for the hour atwhich kids will have to awaken,and get them in the habit of ris-ing from bed and starting the day.Try to schedule something to doeach day that will be the inspira-tion for getting moving, such as
school supply shopping. Take thecarpool route to school, or findout where the school bus stopmay be. These practice sessionswill enable the family to decidehow much time is needed to getready in the morning and makechanges accordingly.
* Mention school frequently.Begin talking about school andwhat is necessary to prepare. Besure to talk about the moreenjoyable aspects of school, suchas seeing friends, participating inextracurricular activities andeven the change of scenery schoolprovides. Mention the thingsyour child may expect. Hearingabout school frequently canreduce feelings of anxiety.
* Visit the school. If this is thestudent's first time entering thisschool, you can take advantage oforientation days for new studentsor schedule an individual visit tothe school. A tour and a meetingwith the principal will alsoassuage some fears of theunknown. This can also calm anyapprehension parents may have,because they, too, will know thelayout of the school, its policies,and who will be watching overtheir children.
* Don't be nervous. Childrenoften look to their parents for
guidelines on how to behave. Aparent who is overly nervous orsad about the first day of schoolcould make their kids nervous,too. Put on a brave face and keepany anxiety hidden until kidshave left for school.
* Be prepared. Gather supplies,practice the driving route, lay outclothes, make lunch the nightbefore, get a good night's rest,and set the alarm clock. Knowingall of the controllable factors arehandled can ease the mind ofparents and students.
* Stay positive. Always keepconversations about schoolgeared toward the positive. Ifchildren mention things thatfrighten them, calm those fearsand show the upside to attendingschool. Provide examples of yourown school experiences and howeverything turned out for thebest.
The first day of school can be atime of uncertainty for studentsand parents. Adults are facing anew stage in their lives, and chil-dren are awaiting a classroom ofnew faces and requirements.Preparing for the first day canalleviate some of the anxietyabout heading off to school for anew year. BS117071
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Alleviating first-day-of-school jitters
School supplies have evolved signifi-cantly over the years. Items that appearon today's school-supply lists may bequite different from yesteryear.
It used to be that teachers required arelatively standard set of supplies forclassroom and homework use. Folders,pencils, and spiral-bound notebookswere often the items of choice. As moreschools embrace the digital age, schoolsupplies tend to evolve to meet thedemands of new technology.
* Dry erase markers:Schools areincreasingly moving away from tradi-tional chalk boards, which tend to bemessy. In rooms where computerequipment is located, dry erase boardsare often the preferred choice forteachers. As such, teachers tend to askstudents for a steady supply of dry
erase markers to use on the largewhiteboards. Some classrooms alsoemploy individual dry erase boards.
* Laptop computers or tablets:Apersonal computer can store a wealthof information and connect studentswith tons of information through theInternet. Instead of spreading schoolbudgets thin equipping classroomswith computers, some schools encour-age students to purchase their owndevices for use at school and at home.
* Flash/thumb drives:Students whowant to transfer files from school tohome can use convenient thumbdrives. These small storage devices canhold a significant amount of informa-tion.
* Copy paper: Tightened school
budgets may force teachers to ask fordonations of supplies, like reams ofpaper. These will be used to print outthe different worksheets and notes senthome to parents and students.
* Cable television: In many classes,particularly those that deal with histo-ry or current events, teachers assignhomework that require watching cer-tain programs and then reporting backwhat they learned. Although cable orsatellite television is largely universal intoday's homes, it may require a fewpeople who don't have the service tosign up.
* Newspaper subscription:The sameway assignments are given to watchshows on TV, some teachers prefer toutilize newspapers when teaching cur-rent events. Having a weekly subscrip-tion or at least purchasing the paper afew days of the week enables studentsto keep abreast of what's going on inthe world.
* Graphing calculator:Althoughcomputers can perform many of thetasks of handheld calculators, it's easi-er to carry graphing calculatorsaround school than it is to cart arounda laptop. Graphing calculators perform
many different types of math. Theymay be required for algebra, calculusand geometry. They are also useful forplotting lines. Once purchased, agraphing calculator can be used foryears.
* Planner: Students once wrotedown assignments in a paper planneror on a calendar. Although manychoose to do it the same way today,some opt to go the digital route, enter-ing reminders and tasks into a PDAora phone with these capabilities.
* E-reader:Students taking a foreignlanguage or avid readers may opt toinvest in an e-reader. This way they canstore a dictionary, thesaurus, or evensome of their favorite books in oneplace.
* Scanner: A scanner can be aninvaluable tool for copying materialfrom books or scanning in photos andother items for use in projects. Manyscanners come in all-in-oneprinter/fax/scanner machines, whichcan be a good investment.
* Printer:A desktop printer willenable students to print out home-work assignments or reports.
* Internet access: The Internet hasproven an invaluable resource fortoday's students. Students frequentlyhave to go online to do assignments.Many teachers also have Web siteswhere they post a syllabus or assign-ments. Some teachers prefer studentscontact them through e-mail.
* Standard supplies:Pens, pencils,staplers, folders, binders, notebooks,rulers, protractors, compasses, and theother traditional school supplies arestill in demand.
School supplies have evolved overthe years. Parents and students mayhave to adjust accordingly to get theitems they need to do wll in the class-room. Considering some of these sup-plies can be costly, parents may want toinvestigate refurbished devices that areoften backed by warranties. BS117074
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Supplies for the 21st century student
Some of the devices that were once convenience items for students are now becomingmandatory for use in the classroom and at home. Laptop computers are proving importantfor research, assignments, reports, and many other purposes
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