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Page 12A THE BEACON August 2019 It’s Time for Back to School By Merrill Hutchinson Three of the most dreaded words for kids to hear. “Back to School!” After working in the schools for thirtytwo years, I have to admit I dreaded them as much as the kids did. Don’t get me wrong- I loved my job in the schools, but the whole idea of transitioning back into the school routine wasn’t something I looked forward to. Schedules, responsibilities, work, rules, blah, blah, blah! Few kids can get excited about the idea of losing their summer freedom and having to step back into the school routine. Even if your children are complaining about being bored, most are not quite sure if they are ready to trade that boredom for what lies ahead. If your child gets excited and looks forward to going back to school, that is fantastic. The fact that your child likes school is such a blessing. However, for many students, going back to school often comes with significant dread and anxiety. As a school counselor, I saw firsthand the number of kids who struggled to get back into the school routine. So many factors come into play. Yes, the change in routine can be difficult, but what about meeting back with all those kids again? Even those with whom they didn’t get along? How about that new teacher that your children are not quite sure about or have even heard dreaded stories of how difficult he or she is? What about the next level of math that is expected to be also handled though the student struggled with last year’s math? Or this year’s reading- more books, smaller print, fewer pictures, and the expectation of achieving more reading points than ever before. The knot in the stomach just gets bigger and tighter. As a parent, how can you help your child transition back into a new school year as smoothly as possible? First, your kids are typically going to follow your lead. If you talk positively about the start of the year, they will notice and feel reassured, especially if they are early elementary age. Your excitement for your kids to start the school year is essential. Second, know how your child perceives the upcoming school year. Are they anxious or fearful? If so, encourage them to talk about it and explain their concerns. At that time, you can begin to develop a plan to help them ease the stress. If they are having problems with a particular subject, take the time to practice that subject regularly throughout the summer. If they dread seeing a particular student whom they may not be friendly with, help them learn the necessary social skills to be successful with that person. Third, state your expectations for their behavior and academic achievement. Let them know that you support them, but as their parent, you want to see them be challenged and grow. Fourth, if your children are quiet and reserved, challenge them to open up, especially to the teacher! If your children are born talkers, challenge them to be quiet helpers for the teacher. Okay, so that’s a good start, but what if your child is super anxious to the point of being nearly paralyzed? This type of situation can be just as difficult for the parents as it is for the kids. I’ve seen many parents walking out of the school doors crying because they were leaving a child behind who was screaming at the top of his or her lungs, “Don’t leave me!” If this could be you, then please keep reading. Anxiety is real! The symptoms of nausea, headaches, body aches, and shaking are real. They make us feel terrible and completely diminish our ability to stand firm and persevere. Remember that these are symptoms, so parents must go after the root cause. In most cases, students have heightened anxiety due to the many unknowns they are preparing to face. An overwhelming feeling causes the executive functioning of the brain to short circuit. Executive Functioning is a person’s ability to plan and put things into proper perspective. I think of it like this- when I walk out to clean my garage after a long winter of dirty cars and bad weather, my first thought is, “Holy cow, where do I even begin?” It’s not unthinkable for me to turn around and walk right back into the house and look for ways to avoid the task of cleaning the garage. The bottom line is that the impending changes may be too much for these students to take everything in at once. To help your child through these anxiety-provoking times, I encourage you to break down the upcoming challenges and work through them beforehand. The process is similar to breaking a phobia via desensitization or slow exposure. If you have anxious children, begin to bring them to the school before the first day of class. If your school has a week of book days, bringing your children to school each day and allowing them to walk around the school is a good idea. Let them see the classrooms, hallways, and office. Encourage them to meet their teacher and other staff who are walking through the building. This exercise helps them to have a different perspective on their first days of school. If your child is nervous about riding a bus, contact the bus driver, and see if you can arrange a meeting for your child to meet him or her. The more things that you can slowly introduce your students to before the first day of class, the less they have to process on that first day. One last thing. Many parents desire to walk their child into the school building during the first days. In our school, we allowed this for the first week but advised the parents to only walk to a certain point in the hallway and then say goodbye. Each day walk a little less into the building. If your child is anxious, you will not make them calmer by walking further into the building or even to their classroom. You may find yourself beginning to make deals with them to calm their anxiety. I can assure you that bargaining is almost always a mistake. The longer you stay with them, the more they want you to stay around. In fact, with super-high anxiety children, we would often recommend that the teacher or counselor walk to the outside door to escort the child to his or her class as the parent remains in the car. Even though many parents are opposed to allowing their children to ride the bus, sometimes that option can be the best antidote to this challenge. If anxiety continues and begins to affect your child’s education gravely, do not hesitate to recruit the help of a teacher or counselor. They probably have had a great deal of experience with these types of situations and can help guide your child to a more positive school experience. 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August 2019 THE BEACON Page 13A 6 7 3 4 7 2 2 4 5 2 1 9 6 5 6 8 4 7 3 2 5 7 1 5 4 8 Sudoku Sudoku is a logical puzzle game that may seem difficult at first glance, but actually it is not as hard as it looks! Fill a number in to every cell in the grid, using the numbers 1 to 9. You can only use each number once in each row, each column, and in each of the 3×3 boxes. The solution can be found on our website www.goBEACONnews.com/print_ edition. Click on the link for Sudoku and view the solution for this month and last. Good luck and have fun! Kali From a Dog’s Point of View By Kali and Tammy Turner Hi guys! My name is Kali, and I am a four-year-old female, spayed lab mix. I am waiting here at Paws for my forever family to come and adopt me. I would love to have a family with no other pets and no small children. The first years of my life have made me afraid of both, so I need a quiet home. This is probably why I have been here at the shelter for almost a year. If you have time to meet me, I can show you how sweet I am. Everybody here at the shelter loves me and says I am such a sweet girl. I know my adoption day is coming soon, so I will just stay here and wait for you. It’s almost summer, and like you, we pets like to have fun in the sun. So let me remind you of a few fun things to do and also give you some safety tips. 1. Go for a walk, get some exercise. I love to go on walks. But remember to always check the pavement and make sure it’s not too hot because it can burn the pads of our feet. 2. Give us flea and tick medicines. Those little buggers are nasty this year and can cause a lot of problems and discomfort. 3. Dogs can have heat strokes too. Make sure we have plenty of shade when playing outside and plenty of water to keep us hydrated. Do not give us glass bowls outside as they can work like magnifying glasses and make the water very hot. Better yet, we like ice or popsicles. 4. Dogs can also get sunburns, especially if we are light skinned. Check with your vet about what kind of sunscreen would work best. 5. Never leave your pet unattended around a pool because not all dogs can swim. But we do like small kiddie pools. We have those here at the shelter, and boy do we have fun in them. 6. Avoid taking your pets to crowded summer events, especially with fireworks. (We hate fireworks.) 7. Never leave your pet in a hot car. You don’t like it, and neither do we. 8. Avoid doggie boredom. Provide a pool or sprinkler for some fun, or freeze a 2-liter bottle and lay it near our beds. We also like frozen treats. Every day here at the shelter, when it is time for everyone to go home, they give each one of us a frozen Kong toy filled with peanut butter, and it is awesome. So have fun with your pets and take care of them. They are your family. Come visit with us, and see what we have going on. So many different programs and activities are planned that there is something for everyone. With a wagging tail, and wet nose, Kali M DEAR, ARIE By Marie Segale marie@goBEACONnews.com Dear Marie, I have been working for an investment firm for twelve years. I have a counterpart in the office who was hired three years ago to do the same type of work. Even after three years in this position, she is still not up to speed with all the details of her job and still requires a great deal of help from me. A little over a year after she was hired, her father, who lived four hours away, became ill. At the same time, her sister also became ill. Every Friday my coworker would leave work at noon for the trip to help her family for the weekend. The hard times she experienced with her family went on for eighteen months, during which I stepped up to do her work as well as my own. Her father passed away, and her sister died two days later. What a tragic ending that was for her. My coworker stayed at her father’s home to take care of the arrangements and final paperwork. Near the end of her leave, she emailed the office stating that she had previously booked a vacation to Cancun and would be out for an additional week. I did some research and realized she posted the holiday to our company calendar the day her father died. Toward the end of these trips, my coworker told me that she did not clock out for hours she took off. Working under the circumstances was very difficult for me. I realize the difficult situation my coworker was going through, and I was exhausted from doing double duty at work. I did have a couple of candid conversations with our boss and shared with him what I had learned about her not accounting for her time off. I am worn out from her drama, and I have expressed my concerns. However, I don’t see any action being taken to address the issue. Marie, do you have any words of wisdom for me? Laura from Lawrenceburg Dear Laura, I can certainly understand why you feel frustrated. Dealing with underperforming coworkers is challenging. It would seem to me that your boss certainly is aware of your counterpart’s deficiencies. Know that your hard work did not go unnoticedyour employer is aware of the job you did for the company. I suggest that you weigh your options. Is there room for advancement at your current company? Are you interested in looking for a new position elsewhere? Are you looking for a higher income or better benefits? This might be a good time to freshen up your resume and do some online searches for a new position. Have a pressing issue? Contact Marie@goBEA- CONnews.com 2019 Bright High School Alumni Banquet Bright High School alumni enjoyed the Annual Bright High School Alumni Banquet on June 1. Classes from 1926 through 1959 were represented. The evening included a delicious meal by 1956 graduates Betty and Patsy Grubbs. Special guests were the ten graduates present who graduated seventy or more years ago; each received a corsage or boutonniere. Three members were from the class of 1939, Thelma Jean White Stutz, Faye Southard Pope, and Frances Viel Borgman. The last graduating class was 1959, of which eleven members were present. Attending were fifty-seven BHS Alumni. Folks came from near and far back home to Bright and saw some big changes in our little town. Jeanie Henderson Foster Class of 1959 welcomed everyone. Phil Frye from the Honor Class of 1959 gave the opening prayer. Following dinner, Jeanie introduced special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Giltner. Cliff Giltner came to BHS in the fall of 1957. He taught and coached at Bright. Suzanne taught in the elementary classes for several years. Karen Schmeltzer Brandt spoke about one of the high school English teachers who passed away February 1. Her husband sent a note about how they enjoyed attending the BHS Alumni Banquet in the past. The Class of 1959 had the best attendance with Frances Viel Borgman, Faye Southard Pope, Thelma Jean White Stutz. eleven alum, and 1951 and 1956 each had nine present. BHS memories will again be celebrated on the first Saturday in June 2020. All alumni from the Classes of the 1950s are encouraged to help carry on the tradition. 215 E. Broadway St, P.O. Box 513 Harrison, Ohio 45030 (513)367-4545 Fax: (513)367-4546 www.jackmanhensley.com We believe in going beyond what is expected to offer each family a caring compassionate service for an affordable price. “Providing funerals and cremations with dignity and compassion.” 215 E. Broadway St, P.O. Box 513 Harrison, Ohio 45030 (513)367-4545 Fax: (513)367-4546 www.jackmanhensley.com SHOP LOCAL and tell our advertisers you saw their ads in The BEACON!
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