Chapter One
SECTION ONE:
SUMMER
Gearing Up for
School Success
"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home
to think about besides homework." Lily Tomlin as "Edith Ann"
Snapshot #1:
My Child Has the Back to School Blues
My child is starting a new school and is very
concerned about the new school year. He is
anxious about making new friends, meeting
new teachers, and not knowing the school
building or the neighborhood and its
surroundings. To tell the truth, I am anxious too.
What should I do?
Parent to Parent Tip:
For a successful start to the school
year, bring
Getting to Know My
Child (
Worksheet #5, page 116)
to your first parent teacher
conference.
Tip: Elementary/Middle/High:
Call the school before the first day to find out if
and when it is open. If it is, pay the school a
visit. ...
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