, ill IIII IIIIIJ Despite the fact that it's not anything new, 1 still find it hard to realize that school is already underway and we are just barely into August. I imagine that there are some parents and students who feel the same way. That goes for teachers too who, after all, have to stay a few days after school is out in the spring and have to report a few days before school starts or. should 1 say, late summer. I won't even discuss some teachers being involved with summer programs to be better prepared to teach our children. For them they may feel as if they had no summer at all. Being the dedicated people they are, though, furthering their education is a fact of life. As school gets under\sa>, numerous changes take place across the county that affect a large percentage of our population. Parents, for example, have to adjust their schedules to accommodate their children's schedules. If students don't ride the bus, transportation arrangements need to be made. That goes beyond just getting the students to school for classes but also to get them to the special activities they are involved in academic, athletic or social. Parents might also be considering how they can get involved with their children's schools so that their children know that they're behind them in their academic efforts. They could become a member of the school's Pro or could be a volunteer There-, also the matter oT slaving in touch with their child's progress by scheduling occasional meetings with the child's teachers A proper balance between time lor studying and extracurricular activities should be decided on W hile the latter has its place, it's important to understand the main reason Tor be-ng in school is to learn Thus homework and the like should take up the major pan of the child's schedule. Still, it's worthwhile to point out that participating in athletics provides an opportunity to learn about teamwork and good sportsmanship. Parents, too. can exhibit the latter by how they react to their child's coach or to officials - reactions which can have a positive or negative effect on their child. Parents can also have an effect on whether a student shows proper respect for a teacher. If the parent doesn't show their child that they respect the teacher, then it's possible that the child likewise will show the teacher no respect. Poor behavior in the classroom is, of course, detrimental to learning. Poor behavior on the school bus. likewise, cannot be tolerated It can result in being banned from riding the bus which is a prisi- , lege - not a right While mans of sou mas not hase a child in school, sou are affected by the opening of school if sou drise a sehicle and must acknossledge the presence of school buses on the streets and highssass. Thes require constant attention because of the frequent stops the> must make to pick up and drop _ off children The law requires that sou stop sshen sou come upon a bus loading or unloading children regardless of sshich direction its going in. To do otherssise could hase disastrous results. Don't forget, too. children waiting at the roadside for their bus. Generally, everyone looks forward to school's beginning. Let's all try to make it a happy one. ( E-mail the editor at\ I brayboyconnee'Shotmail.com. I Tell the Carolina Indian Voice ysvhat's happening with you. ^ The Carolina Indian Voice Published each Thursday in Pembroke, N.C. by First American Publications The first issue of The Carol, 'a Indian Voice was published on January 17. 1973 by then editor, owner and founder, Bruce Barton with a .$500 personal loan. I If you have Medicare or Private Insurance, You may be eligible to receive your: Diabetic supplies at I No Cost To You! 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