Tips to make it a great day

School starts tomorrow! 听

Here are five tips to help you and your kids have a great first day back at school in the 极速六合彩.听听

Get a Head Start听

Back to school eve is just as important as the first day of school. Take some time to do some back-to-school shopping or practice a bedtime routine. Get your kids excited for the first day back to school with some new kicks, clothes and school supplies. 听

Check out the elementary school supply lists here so you can be ready. Junior high and high school students will find out what supplies they need from their teachers during the first week of school. 听

And remember, getting a good night鈥檚 sleep sets the tone for a smooth back-to-school morning.听听

Fuel Your Brain听

Once you are refreshed and ready to start the morning, it鈥檚听time for the most important meal of the day. A nutritious breakfast 鈥� whether at home or school 鈥撎齣s the right way to jumpstart the first day back at school. 极速六合彩 provides breakfast and lunch at each campus, and you can check out the and pay for meals .听听

Cheat the Clock听听

The battle of traffic happens every year for the 极速六合彩 community heading back to school, and giving yourself plenty of time is the only way to deal with it. It鈥檚 a good idea to add some extra time in your morning routine for drop-off on the first day of school. It will be slower on the first day.听

Elementary times are 8:10 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., junior high times are 8:45 to 4:10 p.m. and high school times are 7:35 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can see a complete list of calendars and important dates here.听

Create Memories听

Whether your child is heading into pre-K or senior year, be sure to snap some memories with a 鈥渇irst day of school鈥� pic. Before you know it, they鈥檒l be walking the stage at graduation and you don鈥檛 want to miss a moment. Show off your kiddos to your friends and family using the hashtags #WeConnectDayOne and #ArlingtonISD so we can share your first day of school pictures on our district social media channels.听听

Talk Positive听

Words of affirmation, a note in your child鈥檚 lunch box or a reminder that you cannot wait to hear about their day are all ways to set your child up with a positive attitude going into the new school year. Remind yourself and your child to relax, take a deep breath and exhale. There are games to play, friends to make and many ways to learn. Opportunities in the 极速六合彩 are endless!听

From all of us at 极速六合彩, have an amazing first day back to school! 听

Be prepared for the first day

Sending your littlest learner to the first day of school is a milestone like no other. Whether it鈥檚 their first day in pre-K or they鈥檙e starting kindergarten, sending your baby off can seem scary and unpredictable. But you and your child are in good hands in the 极速六合彩. Yes, you are, too! We have five tips to help walk you through a positive first day of school for the first time!

Establish Routines听

There is no way to sugarcoat it. Starting school for the first time is a big adjustment for you and your child. Building routines at home will help you and your child feel more comfortable starting the school year. These could include bedtime, lunchtime, bathroom or even drop-off routines. The more familiar your child is with the basics, the faster they will adjust, making it an easier transition for both of you. So, practice, practice, practice!听听

Prep the Day Before听

Backpacks stuffed, lunchboxes packed, outfits picked 鈥� you鈥檙e already halfway there. Make the day easier on yourself by preparing as much as possible before the morning begins. Make a fun stop at your favorite store to pick up some new school supplies. You can find elementary school supply lists here. Have a game plan for the first day but be ready to be flexible.听听听

Big It Up听

Make the day like it鈥檚 an occasion 鈥� because it is. Show your child that this is a big and exciting thing. Have them model their first day of school outfit, brand-new backpack and sweet smile. Take photos and make that 鈥渇irst day of school鈥� picture sign. If you post the photos online, be sure to use the hashtag #ArlingtonISD and #WeConnectDayOne. We鈥檇 love to feature your child, too.

At the end of the day, reward them after school with their favorite snack or activity and lots of love.听听

Volunteer听

Get to know your child鈥檚 teachers, friends and environment by getting involved in volunteering opportunities. This is a wonderful way to ease the anxiety of being away from your child while staying connected in the community. At this age, kids love it when their parents participate in school activities, so take advantage of it! You can sign up for volunteering opportunities here.听听

Be Gentle on Yourself听听

Mixed emotions are normal. Be proud of yourself for all that you鈥檝e accomplished as a parent and celebrate the milestone. Tears are welcome in 极速六合彩 no matter the age. Planning a day for yourself 鈥� whether it鈥檚 taking the day off or keeping busy 鈥� is also a great way to take care of yourself, too! Remind yourself that everything is going to be just fine. It鈥檚 the beginning of a bright future.听听

From everyone in the 极速六合彩, we hope you have a great first day of pre-K or kindergarten!听

If you haven鈥檛 registered your child for pre-K or kindergarten yet, it鈥檚 not too late. But don鈥檛 wait because school starts Wednesday, Aug. 16. Start the registration process online here.