We’re in the final days before school starts and we can’t wait to get started! We’ve been hard at work getting our classrooms ready and preparing our lessons and materials for the upcoming year.

We got a little silly practicing our Positive Discipline training!

As we work on getting the school ready for our students to join us in just 5 days, we want to know how you’re prepping for the start of the school year! There are a lot of articles and tips going around about getting back into the rhythm of school after the relaxed schedules of summer.

Ms. Kristin hard at work making her classroom warm & welcoming

Check out this article from the Express News for 11 tips to prepare for the upcoming year. Making sure students are back on a set sleep schedule ahead of time can make waking up on the first day of school a much less daunting task.

Nutrition is also a huge part of ensuring that students have a healthy day! Try this equation for a balanced lunch bag:

1/2 Fruits & Vegetables + 1/4 Whole Grains + 1/4 Lean Protein + 1 serving of low-fat dairy = 1 Balanced Bag

More nutrition resources can be found here and here and we have a nutrition guide available at the front desk if you’d like to take inspiration home with you! We will also have them available at the Parent Welcome on Friday, August 18th at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Tell us in the comments: what is your family doing to get ready for school on Monday?