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on 11/22/2005 If your child is in middle or Jr. high school, make sure that you make copies of his or her schedule. That way he can keep the original with him, and if he loses it he won't be stuck in a long line in the office waiting for another copy.
on 11/22/2005 A friend of mine invites the entire block for a send-off party with the children at the bus stop (complete with muffins, etc.). Then the moms all go back to her house to "celebrate" with a deluxe breakfast, complete with champagne! It's WONDERFUL!
on 11/22/2005 My daughters begin the "re-entry" process August first. We start to stagger bedtimes and reintroduce school routines so that the mad scramble at the end of the month is minimized as much as possible. It makes for a smooth transition for all. :)
on 11/22/2005 Plan a picnic at the bus stop. Send invitations to children who wait at your stop, and meet there for lunch a day or two before school starts. Ask each child to bring a sack lunch. It's a great way for parents and kids to get back in touch after vacation.
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