Saturday , October 7th from 8 am - 3 pm
Back to School : Tips for beginning a new school year
Union County Public Schools has outlined a few tips to help new and returning parents prepare for the 2017-18 school year :
Plan ahead Whether you ’ re looking for bell schedules or athletic forms , your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the 2017-18 school year is conveniently listed on our Back-to-School Resources webpage .
Does your family need help paying for school lunch ?
Free and reduced meal applications are now available online at lunchapplication . com . Visit the UCPS School Nutrition Services website for more information .
Register for the UCPS After School Program
Weekly tuition for the after school program will be $ 60 for the first child and $ 55 for each additional child in the same family . If you haven ’ t signed up yet , register your student for the after school program at their school .
Get prepared
Spend these last few days focusing on ways that you can incorporate academic skills into summer activities . Encourage your student to keep
a journal , have your child read 20 minutes every day or find ways to incorporate math skills into everyday activities .
Stay informed and connected
Follow your student ’ s school on Facebook and Twitter to receive the latest updates , and visit the school ’ s website to review announcements , administration changes and school supply lists . And don ’ t forget to sign up for UCPS Snapshots , our monthly district newsletter , to stay up to date on new initiatives , programs and volunteer opportunities .
Set a schedule
Set bed and wake times based on school hours , and establish a school-day schedule for homework , television and bedtimes . Having set routines will make it easier for your child to be organized and successful at school .
Get them excited
Transitions can be hard for some students , particularly those who are transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle to high school . Help ease back-to-school anxiety by always talking positively about going to school and having discussions about what may be making your student anxious . Encouraging activities and hobbies may instill confidence and help your student relax .
proudly presents “ The 18th Annual ”
Now firmly established as one of the Union county ’ s finest quality Craft Shows , beautiful crafts from some of the Carolina ’ s most gifted craftsmen , combined with demonstrations , unique gift ideas & other displays .
Saturday , October 7th from 8 am - 3 pm
Hanover Drive ( off Hwy . 74 , across from the Lowe ’ s in Monroe )
704-282-4680 ~ www . monroeaquaticsandfitnesscenter . com
Beautiful Crafts & Demonstrations from over 120 of the Carolina ’ s most gifted Craftsmen , Artists and Designers . A must visit event for all lovers of quality handmade Crafts !
6 • Sept / Oct 2017 • Parent Teacher Magazine