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EDUCATION & YOUTH DO start adjusting weekday bedtime schedules to earlier times and limiting late night television and video/computer game playing. Going to bed early and getting up on a school schedule starting two weeks before the actual start of school is the most effective way to get students back in routine and eliminates stress those first few weeks back. DON’T go on a before school shopping spree for school supplies unless you actually know what the teachers will require. Many of the big box stores have lists of needed supplies by grade level but these are created to sell school supplies and are often NOT the supplies your child will actually be asked to bring in. Of course the backpack and lunch pail are always standard equipment and fun to purchase and take on the first day. With prices rising and budgets shrinking, wait to see what your child’s school will provide before purchasing school supplies this year. DO make your child a list of important contacts and phone numbers in case of emergencies. This list can be kept in a wallet, purse or cell phone for older students and in the backpack for the younger ones. Consider getting your child an ID bracelet with your cell phone number and contact information. This is a great idea for younger students who have yet to memorize their phone numbers. Don’t forget to update the list and contact the school when your phone number changes. Many schools are using autodialer phone call systems to remind you about upcoming events and activities and to receive the message, they need a working phone number. DON’T plan a big vacation or trip the weekend before school begins. Spend some time just relaxing and being together as a family. If your child will be attending a new school, take a stroll around the campus after you get off work or on the Helpful Do’s and Don’ts By Judy Bedell weekend and check out where the classrooms are, the location of restrooms and the cafeteria and office. DO make sure you and your elementary age children have a password that will be shared in the event you have an emergency and have to send a friend or co-worker to pick them up. Children should be taught not to go with strangers unless they know the password. This way no one can convince your child you have been in an accident and need to get in the car with him or her to be taken to see you. Don’t frighten your children, but have a plan in place to assure their safety. DON’T forget to have the camera and/or phone charged for those first day photos. DO set up a basket or box to use for papers you need to read and possibly sign and return to school. There is a lot of paperwork the first few weeks and with multiple children it can get misplaced and lost if there is not a designated spot for you to check. DON’T forget to check the bus schedule. For Paso Robles Schools, it can be found at www.pasoschools.com under Support Services. Make sure both you and your child have a designated place to meet after school or if they will be walking or riding a bike home, practice the route before school actually begins. DO make sure your child has picked up a pencil and used it at least once before school actually begins. Writing shopping lists, letters to friends and relatives, or a journal of final summer activities are all great ways to get back in the writing routine. DON’T forget to listen to your child’s concerns or worries about returning to school. What might seem like a silly problem to an adult can cause a child much stress and anxiety. Encourage your child to talk to you about what is bothering her and then make a plan to address the concerns. DO discuss and put in writing a plan for when and where homework will be done. Some families find doing it right after school works best while others like to wait until dinner is over. Splitting the tasks in half and doing some work immediately after school and then the rest after dinner works well too. Pencil in activities such as Awanas, Girl Scouts, or football and teach your child time management skills by planning ahead each week to get homework done around the various activities. DON’T forget to label backpacks, lunch pails, sweatshirts and other easily misplaced items. Every few months, schools send thousands of dollars worth of clothing to thrift shops when it is left on the playground and no name is found to return the jacket or sweatshirt to the rightful owner. DO give lots of hugs and make time to hear all of the news during the first few days back at school. It is a time for new beginnings, new friendships and new knowledge. 185 Niblick Rd. Paso Robles CA 93446 14 Paso Robles Magazine, August 2013
Cal Paso Solar Excels in Roof or Ground Mount Systems Cal Paso Solar Energizes Downtown Paso Building A solar power system was constructed for partners Brett Van Steenwyk and Debbie Lorenz on the roof of their recently remodeled building at 811 12th Street in Downtown Paso Robles. “Brett and Debbie elected to offset their PG&E bills by using the latest photo-voltaic technology,” said Jim Shepard of Cal Paso Solar. “The project, the first of it’s kind in downtown Paso, utilizes 84 American made 260 watt Solar World solar panels and Enphase micro inverters. The micro inverters efficiently convert the DC power to AC power at the solar panel, allowing maximum flexibility in distributing the power to the four meters in the building,” Brett, a leading Paso Robles developer, has been involved in solar applications and solar leases for years, “The cost benefits, to me, make solar a slam dunk with the investment return in just five years time. Nothing stands up to sunlight like glass.” The system will produce 32,900 kilowatts annually, saving thousands of dollars per year. Veterinarian goes solar in a big way A solar power system was built on an unused hillside with a great orientation for the panels behind buildings of Dr. David Bogenrief, large animal veterinarian at the Estrella Equine Hospital, 8390 Estrella Road, in San Miguel. “We connected three separate installations with one array to supply his home, water well and the hospital,” said Shepard. “We used 136 American made 255 watt Solar World solar panels and five different Solectria inverters in the systems that will produce 63,936 kilowatts annually, saving Dr. Bogenrief thousands of dollars per year in PG&E expenses. “I’ve been wanting to go solar for over a decade, but my accountant was always telling me ‘not yet’,” said Dr. Bogenrief. “But now, with recent improvements in solar technology and the major tax benefits offered, made for a practical environmental and business decision.” “We were able to secure an end of year tax credit last fall. He will realize a completed return on his investment in just 5 years,” said Shepard. Join the “Meter Running Backward” Club! CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE ENERGY ANALYSIS! 805-239-4851 California Contractors License #933700 We have an A+ Rating! Cal Paso Solar, leading experts in photo voltaic solar systems for residential and commercial projects that qualify for 30% tax credits, is also able to provide grant-writing expertise for agricultural solar projects. Tell them SOL sent you... 1900 Spring St., Suite B • Paso Robles • calpasosolar.com August 2013, Paso Robles Magazine 15
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