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Back to school tips

It's school time again! You're probablyup on pencils, folders, and whatever
feeling excited and maybe a little sadelse you'll be needing. Once you've
that summer is over. Some kids feelcovered the basics, you might tuck an
nervous or a little scared on the firstextra dollar or two in your backpack for
day of school because of all the newan emergency (like forgetting your lunch
things: new teachers, new friends, andmoney). Or maybe you'd like to bring
maybe even a new school. Luckily, thesealong a book or magazine to read while
"new" worries only stick around for ayou're on the bus.
little while. Let's find out more aboutWhatever you put in your backpack, make
going back to school.sure you pack it the night before. This
The First Dayprevents the morning panic when you
Most teachers kick off the school yearcan't find your homework or lunch box.
by introducing themselves and talkingSpeaking of lunch, that's something else
about all the stuff you'll be doing thatthat can help you feel good at school -
year. Some teachers give students awhether it's the first day or the 100th
chance to tell something aboutday. Pack it the night before if you
themselves to the rest of the class.don't like what's on the menu at the
When teachers do the talking on thecafeteria. Try to include a variety of
first day, they often go over classroomfoods in your packed lunch, especially
rules so you'll know what's allowed andfruits and vegetables.
what's not. Pay close attention soGet Oriented
you'll know if you need to raise yourThe first day of school is your first
hand to ask a question and what thechance to find your way around a new
rules are about visiting the restroom.school, or learn the pathways to new
You might already know a lot of peopleclasses in your old school. It's a lot
in your classes on the first day. Butto learn in one day, so don't be
it's a great day to make a new friend,surprised if you need a reminder or two.
so try to say hello to kids you know andIt might help to write a few notes to
new ones that you don't. Make the firstyourself, so you'll remember the
move and you'll be glad you did and soimportant stuff, like your locker
will your new friend!combination and that lunch starts at
Moving to Middle School?11:43, not 12:10. Before you know it,
Sixth grade often signals a move toyour fingers will fly as you open your
middle school or junior high, wherelocker and you won't have to check your
you'll find lockers and maybe anotes to know what time lunch starts!
homeroom. This is just what it soundsA Bad Start?
like - a classroom you'll go to eachWhat if you hate school by the end of
morning, kind of like your home in theday one? Teachers recommend giving
school. In middle school, you might movethings some time to sort themselves out
from classroom to classroom for each- once you know your way around the
subject. Your teachers know that this isbuilding and get adjusted to the new
a big change from elementary school androutine, you'll probably feel better. If
will help you adjust.those feelings don't fade, talk to your
Most teachers let you pick your own seatmom, dad, teacher, or school counselor.
on the first day, but by the second orHere are a few final tips for a
third morning, they'll have mapped out afantastic first day:
seating plan. It's a good idea to writeGet enough sleep.
down where your seat is in your notebookEat a healthy breakfast.
so you don't forget.Try your best.
Feeling Good on Day OneDevelop good work habits, like writing
Seeing friends you haven't seen in adown your assignments and turning in
while can make the first day a good one.your homework on time.
You also can make the day feel specialTake your time with school work. If you
by wearing an outfit you like. Maybe youdon't understand something, ask the
got a great T-shirt on vacation, or yourteacher.
new sneakers put a spring in your step.Keep a sense of humor. One teacher we
If you wear a uniform, you might wear aknow shows his new students a picture of
favorite watch or piece of jewelry tohimself graduating high school - a
show your personal style.grinning ape in a red graduation cap and
It can make you feel good to be preparedgown. This usually makes the kids laugh,
and have all the supplies you need. Someand it's a good way to remind them that
schools distribute supply lists beforeschool is fun!
the year begins, so you can come stocked



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