{"id":11511,"date":"2012-08-07T13:21:57","date_gmt":"2012-08-07T18:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/?p=11511"},"modified":"2012-08-07T13:47:34","modified_gmt":"2012-08-07T18:47:34","slug":"201213-school-year-about-to-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/2012\/08\/201213-school-year-about-to-start\/","title":{"rendered":"2012\/13 School
Year About To Start"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The 2012\/13 school year is here. In less than 24 hours, tens of thousands of students along with the District\u2019s faculty and support staff will head back to school. The first day of school can be a little nerve-wracking \u2013 and not just for students. Here are some Quick Tips to help get you through the first day \u2013 and beyond:<\/p>\n

STUDENTS & PARENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make as many preparations Tuesday night prior to the first day of school. This could entail pre-packing any backpacks, compiling any needed paperwork (i.e. class schedules, maps of the school campus, etc.) \u2013 anything to help avoid last-minute scrambling, which can add to the anxiety level on the first day.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Try laying out the outfit your child wants to wear the night before \u2013 again, to avoid any last minute issues. And if you bought a new pair of shoes for school, you may want to have your child \u201cbreak them in\u201d a bit prior to \u201clacing them up\u201d for the first day.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If your child is bringing a lunch, be sure to make and pack it in time to hit the road or make the bus stop. If they are participating in the school\u2019s lunch program, be sure they have money or that you\u2019ve enrolled in any pre-pay program that may exist (and don\u2019t forget to check out the lunch menu on the District\u2019s Web site!)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hopefully parents have attended the Open House event at their child\u2019s school. If not, you can contact the school\u2019s front office to schedule a meeting with the principal or assistant principal if needed.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Being nervous on the first day is normal \u2013 for both students\u00a0and\u00a0parents. There\u2019s always a certain level of excitement on the first day. Let your child know it\u2019s okay to feel that way, but remind them that they will quickly be making new friends and having fun and learning new and exciting things!<\/p>\n

COMMUNITY MEMBERS \/ COMMUTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0PLEASE<\/strong> Slow Down<\/p>\n

Remember, summer is over and that means more vehicles on the roadways in the morning and afternoon \u2013 especially those really large, yellow school buses. Be sure to plan extra time getting to and from work.<\/p>\n

Watch for children in the pre-dawn hours as they make their way to school or the bus stop \u2013 drive slowly to avoid a tragic situation from taking place.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Watch for established school zones \u2013 the flashing lights and\/or signage that indicate a slower speed during certain times of the day.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When a bus stops and extends the flashing \u201cStop Signs\u201d on its side, be sure to do just that \u2013 stop. If the bus is dropping students off in the afternoon, be vigilant to ensure they don\u2019t dart out in front of your vehicle as you start to drive away.<\/p>\n

The goal is for everyone \u2013 students, faculty, staff, parents and community members \u2013\u00a0 to be safe as we start a new school year. It\u2019s going to be the best year ever!<\/p>\n

Submitted by the Lee County School District<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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