Newspapers / The Charlotte Post (Charlotte, … / Aug. 3, 1989, edition 1 / Page 14
Part of The Charlotte Post (Charlotte, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
Page2B - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Thursday, August 3, 1989 BADK-TO-SCH Preparations Can Make The First Day Of School Go Smoothly Going to school for the first *-tlme Is one of the most Impor- ;^l,tant milestones In a child's life. For many children, starting ^-^chool Is their first chance to be 'Ilndependent of their parents »'and Is also the beginning of the ^’- fermal process of learning. For most North Carolina chll- ;'T'dren, the adventure begins with ■^'kindergarten. The word "kindergarten" Is de- ’ flved from the German language ' meaning "a garden of children," a replace where children may grow ; naturally In a child's world. • ,Many times kindergarten Is a r child's first Introduction to for- ;’mal schooling. This introduc- '; tion can be made a little easier .'•for parents and children by pre- *. paring ahead of time. -. Parents may fear the first day ' - of school as much as their chil- ■ dren. To make this a happy - event, the parent should present . a positive attitude about school for the child. Many children are afraid of permanent desertion upon being left at school. Let your child know that you are not leaving them forever, but that af ter each school day, they will re turn home. "The parent," according to State Superintendent Bob Ethe ridge, "Is one of the keys to mak ing schools successful for chil dren. 1 encourage all parents to become Involved In their child's school from the start. Wltti sup portive parents, a caring faculty and the appropriate tools, we can make schools meet the needs of all children." Be supportive of your new kln- dergartner. Until now, your chUd has been In familiar surround ings. Now the child will face new adults and a different environ ment. Your chUd may also be experi encing the group situation for the first time. It Is not unusual for a younger child to be tearful or sad during the first few days, but do emphasize the positive aspects of school to make the transition less stressful. A regular schedule will be helpful In preparing a child for kindergarten. Enforce consis tent bedtimes and dally sched ules. Your chUd needs to be ac customed to regular eating Umes and rest times, as this wiU be the case at school. Find out as much about the new school as possible. Know school and bus schedules, lunch periods and general school poli cies. A good idea to reduce the anxiety of the first day Is to take your child to the school ahead of time. Find the child's classroom and arrange to meet the teacher. If possible, find out which of your child's friends will share the same classes. This prepara tion will help make school less of a strange and Intimidating place. Parents are encouraged to be come involved In schools. Most schools have parent-teacher or ganizations and other volunteer groups to help support the school faculty. Contact the school principal to find out how to get Involved In your child's school. Parents may need to go shop ping to prepare children for school. Among the Items that an elementary student might need are: lunchbox, pencils, paper, book bag, proper clothing, (rain coat, umbrella, etc.) and a mat for naps. Some parents choose to put their child's name on coats, sweaters, lunchboxes, etc. Make sure your child has the proper Immunizations and health check-ups before school begins. Let the teacher know of any special physical needs or handicaps so that proper care can be taken at school. While there will be a struc tured learning program, kinder garten will sUll allow for "child's play" and children will be en couraged to develop their own potential. Children's learning will be nurtured and enriched In kindergarten. The kindergarten program Is designed to serve as a foundation for meaningful learning experiences which wUl make formal learning more ef fective. Tips On How To Reduce Back To School Stress Little Rock Apartments Offer Financial Rewards Special To The Post By MARIA MACON "Life's Ultimate challenge is learning," says Aqull Shamsld- Deen, coordinator for the first annual "Brain Game Spelling Bee." Since learning Is a never end ing process the managers at Little Rock Apartments are helping that process by encour aging their young to excel. 'There are 6000 words from A to Z, and our children only use ap- y-^roxlmately 600. "Drugs are all around us and tell our kids to "say no," to P^em. But we must give them JJ,^mething In their lives to say j^J^es," to," said Shamsld-Deen. Pj'The ongoing positive effects of .•^-^vords and learning could be one p-Qf those yeses, as well as save a fj^hlld's life. The Incentive to learn will equate economics at Little Rock Apartments. Cash prizes total ing $1,300 will be given to ele mentary, junior and senior high students. "In order to solve our prob lems, we've got to do it our selves...economics Is one way," she said. Parents are encouraged to participate by forming study groups. Churches and busi nesses are encouraged to par ticipate by making donations. A $ 1 fee is required to pick-up the word list. The list will be ranked according to age. There motto Is; "Brain Game Spelling Bee Is replacing the drug urge with sp>elllng words." For additional Information call 394-9394. Most school children feel somewhat anxious about re turning to the classroom In the fell. This nervousness Is likely to Increase If the student Is enter ing a new school or making the transition from elementary to middle or from middle school to high school. Whether your child awaits the first morning bell with eager an ticipation or overwhelming dread, the first few days are like ly to be stressful. To reduce back to school stress, parents can help with an encouraging attitude and by es tablishing clear expectations for the child. It Is also a good idea to take children to school ahead of time to wedk around the halls, go Into the classroom and possibly meet the teacher. This will make the child more famil iar with the surroundings and will help In knowing what to ex pect on that first busy day. If a child has become accus tomed to sleeping late during the summer, the return to school and early morning hours can be a harsh experience for both par ent and child. This sudden awakening can be avoided If parents enforce earlier bed times and awakening times as the start of the school year ap proaches. A child should have sufficient rest and sleep to be alert in school. It Is also Impor tant for a child to get up In time to eat a good breakfast and to avoid rushing to get to class on time. It Is a good Idea to find out about bus routes and schedules before the first day of school. Locate which bus your child Is to ride and at what time It will arrive on that first morning. You should also know the opening and closing hours for the school and the lunch and snack sched ules. TREAT YOURSELF TO A COMPLETE BACK-TO-SCHOOL MAKE-OVER $50.00 & UNDER Deese’s Coiffures & Boutique 4409 N. Tryon Street • 704/597-7961 Janie Deese, Manager & Owner IRBYS SALON OF BEAUTY presents Back To School Special styles by Ronnie Barringer • Wanda Butler • Evette Wentz Press & Curl $12. (child) $15. (adult) • Set & Styles $15. Facials $5. • Eyebrow Arches $3. • Perms $25. • Curls $35. Manicure $6. • Pedicure $10. • Cut & Style $20. Monday - Friday 9ain-7pm • CALL 377-1387 700 East Stonewall • Suite 605 • Charlotte, NC 28202 PARENTS - STUDENTS! HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PAY FOR COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL, OR GRADUATE SCHOOL? • We have guaranteed funds for school. • No credit check, collateral, or income requirements! Low interest & 10 years to repay 6 months after graduation. • Must be current on oil present school loons. Full time in college, & in good academic standing! CALL REVELATION CREDIT NETWORK 535-8688! WANT SOME? They're Great Drugs! We re On Our Way To A Spelling _ Bee! LITTLE ROCK APTS. 1st 'BRAIN GAME SPELLING BEE' Cash Prizes Totalling $ 1300.00 Elementary • Junior • Senior High MOTTO: —, Replacing The Drug Urge With Spelling Words" ★ "In The Beginning Was The Word" ★ LIULE ROCK APARTMENTS Presents BRAIN GAME '89 SPELLING BEE August 5,1989 At 3:00pm For more Information call 394-9394 ★ or come by the Rental Office at ^ 3105 Faye Street ★ (between 9am & 5pm) A fee of $ 1.00 for registration and ^ Spelling Word List required. AGE GROUP 6-9 10-14 15-19 1st Prize $200. ★ $200. $300. 2nd Prize , 3rd Prize ^ $100. $100. $200. $50. $50. $100. A COLLEGE FOR ALL REASONS • "My reason is CPCCs Single Parent Program ' which pays for my ■,books, nursery and .transportation. I'm in [.the welding program. ;'./ want my kids to have \ things other people take for granted." -Sheila Coleman FALL REGISTRATION • AUGUST2-10 ; CALL 342-6687 CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE go for the gold With A Career In Hair Design Toiday's top stylists earn a lot. Their skills are recognized and respected. They're in demand, and they're well paid. Our talented instructors combine their skills with Scientific Educational Systems from Redken to help you learn a Profession that can be as good as gold — for YOU! GO FOR IT. CALL US TODAY!!! SOUTH EASTERN TRAINS WINNERS! COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE SCttNTjriC IDUCATONAL SYSTEMS BY REDAIN «>REDKEN NEXT ENROLLMENT DATES: October 17, 1989 November 28,1989 Septembers, 1989 1535 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 704/376-7351 or 704/332-7568
The Charlotte Post (Charlotte, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Aug. 3, 1989, edition 1
14
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75