Lewistown Area School District

Lewistown Area School District

Lewistown Area School District

Back to school means less family time, more schedules, and commitments such as homework and extracurricular activities. The change from summer to fall can leave parents and children with mixed emotions. By anticipating the changes that come with the first day of school, parents can head off much of the anxiety.

The School Calendar

Summer vacation seems endless to children. Preparing them for the switch from vacation to school routine will help the change seem less abrupt. As the first day of school draws near, start preparing kids for back to school by posting the school calendar in a prominent place in the home. Make the calendar more attractive by letting kids decorate it with stickers and scrapbooking supplies. Refer to the calendar on a daily basis and make note of the current date and the date of the first day of school.