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18 x July 18 — 31, 2019 x www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Keep your children healthy and happy by scheduling their annual checkup, establishing a consistent sleep schedule, and making healthy eating a family affair. Here are a few tips to help get your family ready for the school year: • Schedule your child’s annual school physical, along with any required vaccinations, now, before the school year. Your child’s visit can help identify any issues that may arise while your child develops physically, emotionally and socially. • Establish a consistent nighttime routine and sleep schedule to help kids feel well-rested for the challenges of a new school year. When children don’t get enough sleep, it can affect their ability to learn, resulting in hyperactivity, lack of concentration, moodiness and more. • Nutrition for your children is similar to your dietary needs. Avoid foods high in sugars and fats, and choose lean proteins, fresh fruit, vegetables and whole-wheat options over fast food and processed foods. Children who start healthy habits when they’re young are more likely to keep those habits as they grow up. Healthy habits can help your child maintain energy throughout the day and improve focus in the classroom and at home. • Libraries Help You Learn, Grow & Connect With Your Kids by Sara Brown, Assistant Manager Orange County Library System Hiawassee Branch 407-835-7323 ocls.info Research consistently shows that parents play a key role in their children’s academic success. From providing support, structuring study and reading time, and monitoring homework, a parent’s involvement positively influences EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE WITH A PURPOSE! • State-of-the-art security system with cameras in every classroom • Internet link between child’s room & your PC • 6 weeks to VPK, plus before & afterschool care for elementary-school ages • Oversized outdoor, сovered playground structures with Sofplay and a Splash Pad • Faith-based learning center Free Registration Up to $75 Value Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday (407) 395-0077 220 Windermere Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 www.ChildrensLighthousePOF.com Email: admin@childrenslighthouse.com GIVE US A CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! the educational achievements of their children. Figuring out how to best support a child’s educational success might seem daunting for some parents. Fortunately, your local library is a great source of guidance and inspiration. Whether your child is in preschool or a senior in high school, the library offers a wide array of educational resources to help students excel in school. Did you know, for example, that many libraries offer online homework help, school subject research guides, research paper writing tips, test preparation and other online assistance? Some libraries even offer live online tutoring for free to students with a library card. These online resources and services are usually accessible to cardholders from home, but there’s even more in store if you visit your local library in person. From books to educational programs to activities designed to help children better develop their understanding of the concepts they learn in school, libraries offer many hands-on resources that can help parents support their kids’ academic growth. And let’s not forget that the library is also a fun place for families to visit together! Whether you’re looking for school resources to help your children on their academic journey or a place for your family to engage in amazing experiences, don’t let yourself be overwhelmed — visit your library online or in person and find out how library resources can help parents and children learn, grow and connect with the world. • Five Tips for a Successful School Year by Sarah Donovan, Director of Admissions The First Academy 407-206-8602 thefirstacademy.org As summer comes to a close, students anxiously await the first day of school. Here are five helpful tips to get children back into the school routine: • Start the sleep habits early. Sleep studies show students need 9.5 hours of sleep each night. Spending a few weeks getting your student used to waking up on the school schedule simply makes the first week of school much easier on the whole family. • Plan to eat right. Good eating habits are often associated with higher testing scores. Take your son or daughter with you to the grocery store, and let them help you plan their breakfasts and lunches. Help them choose healthy items, and don’t forget a few of their favorite healthy snacks. • Create a study nook. Foster good habits with an exciting and dedicated study nook or two. Having a dedicated study space and creating scheduled homework time helps promote a more successful student. • Head-to-toe hygiene. Kids will be kids, forgetting deodorant, not brushing their teeth, or leaving their baseball cleats at home. Help them build a habit of checking everything from their brushed hair to the appropriate shoes on their feet. • Talk it up. Build some excitement for the start of the school year. What interests your student that the school offers — is it a new sports team, technology offered, an art class or other activity? After all, we really want them to have fun! • The Benefits of a Private, Christian School Education by Joseph Cioffi, Director of Marketing & Communications Foundation Academy 407-656-3677 • 407-877-2744 foundationacademy.net A private, Christian school education is built upon high academic standards, positive learning environments, a sense of community, discipline and Christ-centered values. A private school education stresses the importance of an education that sets high academic standards
that will challenge the students throughout their academic pursuits. In addition, a private school has a tendency to foster smaller class sizes, which in turn cultivates an educational environment that has more one-on-one interaction with the teacher and enables the student to receive help for academic challenges, promotes increased class participation, and allows the teacher to really understand the students and identify their weaknesses, as well as their strengths. A private, Christian school also offers a diverse, yet intimate, community of students and families who share a common set of beliefs, interests and standards that foster a sense of belonging. This enriches the environment that promotes learning and growth that can be done both on an individual basis as well as together. There also is an emphasis on discipline that is structured around Christian values and is reflected in various traits, including thoughtfulness, kindness and understanding. These elements transcend into the environment, where students feel safe both physically and mentally, and that allows students to be dedicated to the process of learning rather than uncertainty and worry. Lastly, values are perhaps one of the most important elements of a Christian education. A Christcentered approach to teaching and learning allows a private, Christian school to truly partner with families and the church to build a foundation for life that will serve its students well for the exciting life that lies ahead. • Returning to School With More Confidence by Debbie Wisner, President, & Debby Tapia, Vice President Maile Image, Modeling, Acting 407-628-5989 lisamaile.com • Be approachable. Have a smile on your face. Even if you feel scared, it is OK. Most of the other students feel the same way. A smile shows you are friendly and will make you and everyone else feel comfortable. • Move past your negatives or mistakes. Dwelling and thinking about all the ways you went wrong in the past won't help you in future situations. It’s OK to be aware of what areas in your life you can improve, but it’s way better to learn from your mistakes. • Dress to impress. If you want to feel more confident, it’s time to show your style. Dress it up some, but wear what you feel most comfortable and confident in. Feeling great about yourself starts from within. It’s OK to show a bit of style. • Paving the Road to College by Lynn Stewart, Dean of College Counseling and Guidance Lake Highland Preparatory School 407-206-1900, ext. 1 www.lhps.org First day, freshman year of high school. That’s when the first brick is laid to pave the road to college. Admission to colleges and universities is more selective and rigorous than ever. By dedicating time, effort and intention, students can use this school year to prepare for college. • Build relationships with teachers and mentors. Many college applications require a teacher recommendation. • Fully engage in academics, extracurricular activities and service leadership. Strengthen your timemanagement and organizational skills while learning how you can impact your community. • Challenge yourself beyond your comfort zone. Build confidence and self-esteem while learning something new. This could be one of the most influential life lessons you take with you. • Learn to take academic risks in a supportive environment. Prepare for a rigorous college curriculum and lifelong learning. • Identify individual strengths, interests and preferred learning styles. www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x July 18 — 31, 2019 x 19 This will help you choose a college where you will thrive. • Prioritize time for self-reflection to focus on your dreams for the future. Really think about who and what you want to be. Whether it’s your freshman year or you are graduating with the Class of 2020, this is your year! Make it count. It’s never too early to prepare for the rest of your life. • Start a School Routine Now by Deanna Gustafson, Director Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center of People of Faith 407-395-0077 www.childrenslighthousepof.com Summertime schedules are usually different from school year schedules, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Children do well with routines though, so establishing a school routine early is important. Two to four weeks before school starts, get preschoolers used to getting up at a certain time every day and going to bed at a certain time. This will get their little bodies used to school day hours. It will also give everyone the chance to iron out any wrinkles before the school year begins. Here are other tips parents can use to ease their children back into the school routine. • Remove things like mobile devices from children’s bedrooms to focus them on sleeping. • Encourage your kids to read at least one book before the school year begins. • Create a family calendar that tracks everyone’s activities and commitments. • Refresh your rules about screen time for the school year. What’s allowed and when? • Establish a set “family time,” whether it’s during dinner or before bed. With preparation, your kids will be in great shape. If you’re relaxed and calm, they’ll head off to school feeling excited and ready to get to work. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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