For the Week of August 30th

Back to school. What an exciting time for both students and teachers. New supplies, new teachers, new students, and a fresh start are all reasons to look forward to a new school year. With the start of a new school year comes the start of new routines. The summer routines have to be put aside and school year routines take their places. I have to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier. I also have to make time to read. Because school days are such busy days, it is easy to overlook something that is very important to your child's success in school - reading. Every child needs some quiet time each day to enjoy a good book. Every child also should have some time with a parent listening to a well-written book. As I readjust my routines for the fall, I encourage you to readjust yours and make sure that reading is made or continues as an important part of your family's daily schedule.