Back to school. It’s a phrase that strikes fear into the hearts of children and teachers while simultaneously giving parents a much-needed silver lining.
After the Fourth of July decorations come down, they are rapidly replaced with spiral-bound notebooks and rows of multi-colored folders. However, just because your child has his or her backpack packed full of the latest boxes of crayons, doesn’t mean they are totally prepared for their classes.
At Linked, we’re all about providing relevant, helpful information we know you need, which is why we’ve gone to an expert—a local teacher—to provide us with some quick and dirty tips for back to school success. Mrs. Alli Fabrie, an elementary teacher at Westfall Elementary, had a couple of no-fail tips for us.
1. Be on time! The first days back to school are big adjustments - new teacher, new procedures, new class. That first 30 minutes on the first morning is so important for a student to feel good about starting their day off right, not rushed.
2. Seize the opportunities. Take advantage of your school’s “Back-to-School Night” or “Meet the Teacher Night.” This is a great opportunity to drop off school supplies and make your child comfortable so they know what to expect on the first day. It also allows them to meet their teacher face to face.