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BACK TO SCHOOL The Record ne wsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, August 11, 2011 Page 1 Stressless school shopping By Corrinna Pole The back to school countdown is in full gear and so are the parents stocking up on supplies and new clothes for their children’s first day of class.For many parents the second-biggest shopping period after Christmas is equally as stressful as holiday shopping.Parents can end up spending the day running around to get just the right coloured duo-tang and the teacher-preferred brand of glue and if they make a mistake, it’s back to the store to shell out more hard-earned cash.But there are ways parents can save time and keep their wallets from losing too much weight.Before hitting the store, take a good look at the list of supplies provided by your child’s school and compare it to the items your child used last year.Even if only a few duo-tangs, rulers and pencil cases can be reused, it is still savings in the bank and a good lesson for the kids about recycling.M .Kfllll / Once you know what you need to restock, visit the smaller discount stores first.While it might mean an extra trip, the majority of parents make a beeline for the larger stores and quickly deplete the stock.Adding to the stress is the maze of bodies and shopping carts you’ll have to weave through.If you’re lucky the smaller discount store will have everything you need but in the event there are still a few items left on your list, re-evaluate the next store you hit so you can get everything in one shot.Clothing The same recycling rule can be applied to the back-to-school wardrobe.Taking some time to sort though what can still be used could add up to some decent cash savings and make shopping for the needed items simpler.Don’t shop without a list.All the shopper crowding, sales signs and brightly coloured clothing could have you coming home with more that you need or items you didn’t want in the first place.Second-hand stores are also worth visiting to find gently used clothing at a discount price.To make kids easier about wearing second-hand items, treat them by buying just one or two brand new outfits this year Pay it forward Remember that as you’re looking for deals, so are other parents.If you have gently used clothing that no longer fits your child, pay it forward to family or friends that might find it useful.If you don’t know anyone with younger children, post a free ad on the local Yahoo group’s Eco-Estrie or Freecy-cle or Facebook, or donate your items to local charities and aid organizations such as the Lennoxville And District Women’s Centre, L’Escale women’s shelter, or Estrie Aide.What’s for lunch?Savings can be spread into the school year with extra little steps, such as using reusable containers, avoiding single serving containers, to create a litterless lunch.A single medium-to-large-sized container can be packed bento-style to contain each food group in a fun way.Bento lunches are a Japanese concept and, simply put, it is a complete meal packed into a box.In Japan the food in the boxes can range from simple to elaborately crafted, themed meals with fruits and vegetables being hand carved into shapes or animals.In its simpler form, bentos are growing popular in North America for their lunch waste reduction, variety of selection and healthy options.While your bento can have whatever you want to pack into it, the general rule is three parts carbohydrates (pasta or rice), one part protein and two parts fruits and vegetables.The food should be packed tightly so the food doesn’t get mashed together in transport before it is enjoyed.Gaps can be filled in using grapes or cherry tomatoes.To make sure foods keep their own flavours, try separating them using edible dividers, like lettuce or cucumber slices, or reusable baking cups.A quick Internet search of “bento style lunches” will display a wide array of lunch themes and options.An extra little tip to spread the savings, buy regular sized juices instead of juice 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newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record ETSB school reminders; dropout prevention and safe driving CORWNNA POLE 4 • v, > "••• «wiaPiiwiniiir r -'A.#; _-W ' By Corrinna Pole Tp the heartbreak of kids and teachers, the summer is almost over and soon they will be back in class studying away.The Eastern Townships School Board’s (ETSB) teachers will be back to class on August 25 preparing their curriculum along with various sports and arts programs in anticipation of the 5,248 enrolled students from kindergarten to high school who will arrive on August 31.With the start of a fresh school year, the ETSB is relaunching its summer campaign for dropout prevention.Postcards are being sent out to parents of students going into levels 4 and 5 to not only remind them of the first day of school, but to ask them to help encourage their children to return to classes and get their diplomas.“Statistics tell us that more than half of the students that drop out of school, do so over the summer months.Therefore we are asking parents, employers and the community to work with us in encouraging youth to continue their studies in the fall,” said ETSB Communications Consultant Sharon Priest.A summer job and the desire to make more money are just some of the factors that lead some young people to make the choice not to return to school, according to Priest.Educators count on parents and everyone in the community to help support students and encourage them to stay in school.To help your children stay in school.RÉSEAU Clinique Optométrique de Sherbrooke .Eye Examination .Cataract & Glaucoma Detections & Follow-up .Glasses & Contacts 160 Queen SI.LennoxvIHe 819 563-2333 29 10th Ave.N.Sherbrooke 819 564-2325 243 King St W.Sherbrooke 819 563-1191 SS St Georges SI Windsor 819 845-2466 |k Dr.Charles Léonard jp.Jean-Yves Roy pp^Dr.Alain Côté .-£ i Dr.Blandine Berger Guy Bourbeau o.d.Dr.Annie Desmarais Dr.Marie Pierre Paquin Dr.Marie-Eve Belhumeur Dr.Nathalie Bilodeau Dr.Lisiane Tomassini Dr.Meggie Faust Dedicated Service Since 1946 parents can keep their kids company on orientation day, convey the importance of an education and getting a diploma, and keep the lines of communication open with their children and their children’s new teachers.Employers can also help by encouraging their student-employees to go back to school, decreasing their scheduled work hours to support their educational success and by organizing an activity at work to celebrate the end of summer and return to class.The school board is also reminding motorists to be more cautious, especially on August 31, as school buses get back on the roads and students are walking to school.“We take student safety very seriously and ask that drivers be alert and cautious in and around school zones,” said Priest.“Please obey the speed limits and areas specially reserved for school buses.For some students, this is their first experience walking to school and using a school bus.Those first few days of school can be distracting.” CORUNNA POLE V y>*kl r.'£ y-.y,’ The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com BACK TO SCHOOL Thursday, August 11, 2011 Page 3 Making the first school day easier i By Corrinna Pole f "|~ihe first day of school can be a crazy j time.Emotions run high for kids as X.they anticipate a new classroom or a new school and parents, exhausted from shopping trips and packing book bags.All that stress can make the transition back to school a negative experience, especially for little pupils venturing into school for the first time.To keep tension to a minimum, try getting everyone into their routines a week or two before school starts.This is also a good time to get all the supplies packed up and ready to go, so nothing is forgotten in a last-minute rush.The week before school starts is also the perfect time to sit and talk with your child about the new year, what your expectations are, what they may look forward to and remind them about basic safety and behaviour rules.It’s also a good opportunity to remind students of preventative health mea- sures to keep themselves and others from spreading germs.The ETSB encourages teachers and students to use proper hand washing procedures by washing hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and coughs and sneezes should be aimed into a tissue or the inside of the elbow.Everyone can have a great first day as long as the energy is high and positive, and to give it a great boost, think about applying a few special touches.For younger students a little note in their lunches or writing on their plastic containers with a washable marker can help remind them that you’re thinking of them.For older students, try getting up a little earlier and enjoying a special breakfast together to start the day off right.When your little scholars come home at the end of the day get them to tell you about their experiences to share in their excitement and keep them looking forward to the next day.1.: CORRINNA POLE CORRINNA POLE * V 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