Are you first day ready?
The first day of school is almost here, which probably means excitement for most parents and sorrow for some students as they soak up the last days of summer.
We want you to have a great first day in the 91制片厂, and we鈥檝e got you covered with five tips for a fun first day for you and your kiddos.
1. Fuel Your Brain
You鈥檝e heard it since you were a kid. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you eat it at home or school, breakfast is the perfect way to kick start the day. 91制片厂 provides breakfast and lunch at school, and you can check and pay .
2. Create Memories
The 鈥渇irst day of school鈥 pic in front of the front door is practically mandatory. Whether your child is heading into pre-K or senior year, be sure to snap a pic of them on their first day. Time flies, so it鈥檒l be awesome to see your child grow 鈥 whether it鈥檚 in height or attitude 鈥 in each picture throughout the years. And while you鈥檙e snapping pics of your child to show off on Facebook and Instagram, be sure to use the hashtags #ArlingtonISD and #SuperFirstDay so we can see and share your special moments on district social media channels.
3. Manage Your Time Wisely
With nearly 60,000 students and more than 8,000 staff members heading back to school, traffic on the first day is real. Elementary times are 8:10 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., junior high times are 8:45 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. and high school times are 7:35 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to plan out your day and leave for school on time, so you and your students don鈥檛 miss a beat!
4. Prepare for Success
There鈥檚 nothing like getting ready for the first day of school with new kicks, clothes, backpacks and school supplies. If you spent the summer on vacation mode and forgot about school supplies, don鈥檛 fret. Check out the elementary school supply lists here, and head to your favorite store to grab everything you need. Junior high and high school students will get supply lists during the first week of school.
5. Breathe
Relax. If you鈥檙e feeling the first day jitters, just take a deep breath and exhale. You and your child are going to be fine. They鈥檙e in great hands in the 91制片厂. If you find yourself missing your child more than usual, just know those feelings are normal. As you go through the school year, be intentional about spending time with your kiddo and checking in on them.
Try new things like Family Movie Night or eat dinner together a few times per week. No matter what you and your family decide to do, make sure it鈥檚 filled with lots of love and laughter. And don鈥檛 forget the first school holiday is just three weeks away as we鈥檙e out of school for Labor Day, Sept. 5.
From everyone in the 91制片厂, we hope you have a #SuperFirstDay of school!