Text Box: Set up a file for school papers.  Hang the school calendar on the frig or other easy to see spot. 
Get children in the habit of setting out their clothes the night before, packing their lunch or snack and putting it in their backpack by the front door.
Text Box: We are almost ready to start our 22nd year of school!  In case you are not quite ready, here are a few tips on ways to get back in the school routine:

Re-establish bed times for school nights.

Text Box: Scale back on TV time.
Start a family reading time.

(Barbara Abers Hill, “12 ways to Gear Up for School”)
Text Box: Medication Form.  Please bring the medication with you to the office.  Medications cannot be left in your child’s backpack.  
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Text Box: Request for Administration of Medication Form 
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Text Box: The school office will be open from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM Monday –Friday.  If you need help with any school-related issue Vicki, BGA Director, or Marcia, Administrative Assistant, will be happy to assist you.  Any financial issues may be discussed with Jodi, Business Manager.  Jodi’s office is located on the 2nd floor of the building in Room 217, just inside the blue security doors.  Vicki’s office has moved to Room 113 next to Room 114, the Community Room.  Marcia is in the main office area.
To report your child’s absence, please call the school before 8:00 AM when possible.