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Back to school tips

It's school time again! You're probablypencils, folders, and whatever else you'll be
feeling excited and maybe a little sad thatneeding. Once you've covered the basics, you
summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or amight tuck an extra dollar or two in your
little scared on the first day of schoolbackpack for an emergency (like forgetting
because of all the new things: new teachers,your lunch money). Or maybe you'd like to
new friends, and maybe even a new school.bring along a book or magazine to read while
Luckily, these "new" worries only stickyou're  on  the  bus.
around for a little while. Let's find out
more  about  going  back  to  school.Whatever you put in your backpack, make sure
you pack it the night before. This prevents
The  First  Daythe morning panic when you can't find your
homework or lunch box. Speaking of lunch,
Most teachers kick off the school year bythat's something else that can help you feel
introducing themselves and talking about allgood at school - whether it's the first day
the stuff you'll be doing that year. Someor the 100th day. Pack it the night before if
teachers give students a chance to tellyou don't like what's on the menu at the
something about themselves to the rest of thecafeteria. Try to include a variety of foods
class.in your packed lunch, especially fruits and
vegetables.
When teachers do the talking on the first
day, they often go over classroom rules soGet  Oriented
you'll know what's allowed and what's not.
Pay close attention so you'll know if youThe first day of school is your first chance
need to raise your hand to ask a question andto find your way around a new school, or
what the rules are about visiting thelearn the pathways to new classes in your old
restroom.school. It's a lot to learn in one day, so
don't be surprised if you need a reminder or
You might already know a lot of people intwo.
your classes on the first day. But it's a
great day to make a new friend, so try to sayIt might help to write a few notes to
hello to kids you know and new ones that youyourself, so you'll remember the important
don't. Make the first move and you'll be gladstuff, like your locker combination and that
you  did  and  so  will  your  new  friend!lunch starts at 11:43, not 12:10. Before you
know it, your fingers will fly as you open
Moving  to  Middle  School?your locker and you won't have to check your
notes  to  know  what  time  lunch  starts!
Sixth grade often signals a move to middle
school or junior high, where you'll findA  Bad  Start?
lockers and maybe a homeroom. This is just
what it sounds like - a classroom you'll goWhat if you hate school by the end of day
to each morning, kind of like your home inone? Teachers recommend giving things some
the school. In middle school, you might movetime to sort themselves out - once you know
from classroom to classroom for each subject.your way around the building and get adjusted
Your teachers know that this is a big changeto the new routine, you'll probably feel
from elementary school and will help youbetter. If those feelings don't fade, talk to
adjust.your  mom, dad, teacher, or school counselor.
Most teachers let you pick your own seat onHere are a few final tips for a fantastic
the first day, but by the second or thirdfirst  day:
morning, they'll have mapped out a seating
plan. It's a good idea to write down whereGet  enough  sleep.
your seat is in your notebook so you don't
forget.Eat  a  healthy  breakfast.
Feeling  Good  on  Day  OneTry  your  best.
Seeing friends you haven't seen in a whileDevelop good work habits, like writing down
can make the first day a good one. You alsoyour assignments and turning in your homework
can make the day feel special by wearing anon  time.
outfit you like. Maybe you got a great
T-shirt on vacation, or your new sneakers putTake your time with school work. If you don't
a spring in your step. If you wear a uniform,understand  something,  ask  the  teacher.
you might wear a favorite watch or piece of
jewelry  to  show  your  personal  style.Keep a sense of humor. One teacher we know
shows his new students a picture of himself
It can make you feel good to be prepared andgraduating high school - a grinning ape in a
have all the supplies you need. Some schoolsred graduation cap and gown. This usually
distribute supply lists before the yearmakes the kids laugh, and it's a good way to
begins, so you can come stocked up onremind them that school is fun!



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