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Show Thursday, August 9, 2007 OREM TIMES Page 5 notes NEWS AND IDEAS FROM CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS Be prepared for back to school Melissa Mayntz I norih county staff With less than two weeks before the first day of school, the rush is on for parents to prepare their students for a successful start to the new academic year. From school supplies to new clothes to renewing study skills, there are many things parents and students stu-dents can do to be ready for a great school year. The most obvious back-to-school task is purchasing school supplies. Every store seems to have folders, fold-ers, pencils, note cards and backpacks on sale, but parents need to look at more than sales flyers for the best school supplies. While every student requires certain basic items, specialized special-ized classes in junior high and high school may require more unique materials. Science and math classes, for example, may expect students to be equipped with specific types of calculators, calcula-tors, while students may need a certain type of shoe for dance class or specialized supplies for an advanced art class. Even elementary students may need specialized supplies if a teacher has preferences for students to write in pen or pencil pen-cil or to use spiral bound notebooks note-books or loose leaf paper. Parents can contact their child's teacher for any unusual supply requests or supply lists may be available from the school's main office. When in doubt, keep sales receipts to return re-turn inappropriate supplies after af-ter the first day of school when teachers announce any special requirements for their class. Just as vital as classroom supplies are appropriate school clothes. Before stocking up on T-shirts, jeans and sneakers, sneak-ers, however, parents should review the school's dress code to be sure those hip new clothes won't be sent home on the first day. In general, school clothes should be modest and free from inappropriate logos, sayings or graphics. When shopping for school clothes, don't forget gym attire as well. In addition to school clothes, a new haircut is often necessary neces-sary as students head back to school. Most schools schedule pictures for the first few weeks of the fall term, and a fresh haircut will make a great im age for the yearbook as well as sending pictures to grandparents grandpar-ents and other relatives. Schedule Sched-ule appointments for cuts and trims right away to avoid the back to school rush. Now is also the time for students who wear glasses or contacts to verify or update prescriptions. An outdated prescription pre-scription can cause eyestrain and fatigue, which may put students stu-dents at a disadvantage when reading textbooks, copying notes from the board or deciphering deci-phering their new locker combination. com-bination. While buying school supplies and new clothes and updating hairstyles and eyeglass eye-glass prescriptions are all vital tasks to complete before school begins, academic preparations are also necessary to truly get a jump on the school year. During summer vacation, , many students slack off reading and avoid academic aca-demic practice, but fun refreshers before the first day of school can get students ready for new classroom challenges. Encourage stu- J i A J :.::.S uems 10 reau ..is DOOKS close to their s 1 level to sharpen vocabulary vo-cabulary and reading comprehension compre-hension skills that will be critical in all their classes. Flashcard practice for younger students can cover math facts, vocabulary, and dozens of other subjects they may have forgotten during dur-ing the summer. High school and junior high students can review last year's notes and tests or preview this year's textbooks to familiarize themselves them-selves with upcoming academic challenges. Of course, even the best pre pared student can be frustrated on the first day of school if they are not sure where to go. Parents and students can take advantage of registration days to visit the school, locate classrooms class-rooms and possibly meet teachers teach-ers before classes begin. Knowing Know-ing where to go on the first day can help students focus on what goes on inside their classrooms instead of just finding them. Healthy habits at home can also help students prepare for the school year. Establishing an appropriate bedtime a week or two before the school year begins will ensure that students get enough sleep to be alert and focused on the first day of school. Eating a good breakfast and break ing the habit of the mid-morning Popsicle or anytime snacks can also help students adjust to the school routine so hunger pains are not a classroom distraction. There is much more to getting get-ting ready for a new school year than just buying basic school supplies or registering for classes. By being prepared with appropriate schxl clothes, knowing where to go on the first day and getting enough rest and good nutrition, students stu-dents are ready to start a great academic year. III.'. kK " Jr yfv i li W Q- turn ', I ! Orem High School Class changes today First term class changes for all juniors are today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all sophomores Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a $5 fee per class change, and students who wish to make changes to their second term schedule are asked to wait until a later date. Call 227-8765 for more information. Shopping for Dance Dollars Students and parents who shop at the University Mall through Aug. 20 are asked to turn their receipts in to the Customer Service Desk for credit for the Shopping for Dance Dollars Contest. The school that turns in highest total will win $5,000 for their Homecoming Dance. Early textbook pick up Students may pick up their textbooks in the OHS Library Aug. 13-20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and beat the textbook rush when school begins. Professional development OHS teachers will report for professional development training Aug. 15 and 16. Canyon View Junior High School Student registration Student registration and fee payment for all grades is Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments ap-pointments are necessary. For more information, call 227-8748. Open house Canyon View Junior High will host an open house on Aug. 17 from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Cascade Elementary Join the PTA Parents are encouraged to join the Cascade PTA and help support sup-port a wide variety of school programs. Participation is voluntary and there are many opportunities to choose from. Contact PTA President Cindy Latimer for more information. Foothill Elementary Summer library program to end The last day of the summer library program is Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students are asked to return all library books at this time. Hillcrest Elementary Back to School Hillcrest Elementary's Back to School Night is Aug. 16 from 5-6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Noah Webster Academy Library hours The school library is open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. through Aug. 16. New hours Noah Webster Web-ster Academy has changed its school hours for the 2007-2008 2007-2008 school year. School will now begin at 8:30 a.m. and run through 3:15 p.m. Call 426-6624 for more information. informa-tion. Timpanogos Cave National Monument The following programs are scheduled at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The programs begin at 7:30 p.m., are one hour long, and are held at the Visitor Center of the cave. They are free, but there is a $3 vehicle entrance , fee required to access American Ameri-can Fork Canyon. Friday: "Mmm, Good Cookin'! Dutch Oven Style" Will be held in the Swinging Bridge Picnic Area. Ranger Geri Larasen will present some history, techniques, recipes and a demonstration that is guaranteed to melt in your mouth at the end of the evening. Saturday: "Wildfire A Real Hot Topic" Spend an evening learning how fires affect forest ecology from Ranger Jeremy Jeppson, a real, live firefighter. Saturday: "Junior Ranger Program" At 10 a.m. Ranger Rang-er Roberta Jacobsmeyer will teach a Junior Ranger Program. Pro-gram. AH ages are welcome. Monday: "All That Glitters is Gold ... and Silver" Mining in American Fork Canyon and Park City was big business busi-ness in the 1800s and early 1900s. Guest speaker Jerry Springer will discuss the realities reali-ties and importance of mining in the Wasatch. Find New & Used Building Materials & More for a LOT LESS at our Home Improvement Outlet Factory demo Little Giant Ladders $100 off retail Never-installed Amsco & Aspen windows $6.50sq ft New range hoods still in boxes New wood and vinyl blinds-still in boxes New doors and door hardware Half price on all paint for rest of July Furniture, plumbing, cabinets and much much more. 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