Last Weekend Before School Starts!

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Just a couple more days before the kids are back at school, and there is no shortage of advice about how to get the kids ready to start the school year off right.  In School District 57, unless advised otherwise at the end of June, all classes start at the normal time.  The only difference is that on Tuesday, not all  classes will last all day. 

• * Get your children started on their routine before the first day.
• Consider having them shift to their school bedtime and wake-up routine over the long weekend.

The Provincial Ministry of Education says parents can help their children develop  good study habits by:

•  Letting your children see you read and setting aside time each day for family reading.
•  Setting up a homework area away from the TV with adequate supplies and lighting.
•  Keeping an assignment calendar on the fridge for quick reference of due dates, exams and how they fit in with other activities.

Parents play an active role in the school year by keeping students safe and healthy. Some ways to achieve this are:

•  Give your children’s minds the fuel they need - make sure they eat breakfast.
•  Make it easy. Keep nutritional snacks, such as cut-up fruit and vegetables, cheese sticks, low-fat yogurt and butter-free popcorn, on hand.
•  Schedule regular medical and dental checkups.
•  Ensure that backpacks are no more than 10 to 20 per cent of the student’s bodyweight and that students use both shoulder straps.
•  Make sure your kids know safe routes to and from school.

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