12 MyConnection | Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Back to School 2015
Organization Tips for a Successful School Year Personal Organization
(StatePoint) When the school year begins, students need to quickly get back into the swing of things. Staying organized from day one can ease the transition. While every individual needs to tweak his or her routine to best suit personality quirks and study habits, here are a few tried-andtrue organization tricks that will work for most anyone:
Students need to be able to keep more belongings than ever with them throughout the day -- traditional school supplies, paperwork, flash drives, calculators and other electronics. A binder that can contain it all will give students a chance to make sure their lives are in order, not just a class at a time. For a secure method of carrying supplies, look for the Trapper Keeper Zipper binder, with pockets and dividers to keep items organized, and the Five Star Zipper Binder + Expansion Pocket, which features storage for textbooks and a tablet, and has a n adjustable strap that a llows you to ca rr y the binder messenger style or on your back. At home, it’s easy to get d i st rac ted f rom i mportant tasks like studying and homework. Create a dedic ated work space away from televisions and other distractions. Make sure the area is comfortable, well-lit and conducive to great work. More study tools and tips can be found at www.Mead. com. The right tools and habits can empower students for a successful and organized school year.
Get Scheduled W hile the word “bedtime” may have no meaning on summer vacation, during the school year, it’s vital. A regular sleep schedule can mean better quality sleep and higher alertness at school. Likewise, a morning routine can help students focus and prep for the day. Family members should share their schedules with each other to ensure everyone gets to practice, club meetings and other activities on time. Install a household calendar or bulletin board in a central location to ensure everyone stays in the know.
Stomp out Clutter Lockers and backpacks need to stay orga nized. Whether notebooks, binde r s a n d te x t b o o k s a r e arranged by sequence of the
day, subject or color isn’t important so long as the system works for you. To create more storage space in your locker, add durable, stackable locker shelving. For on-the-go book hauling, look for a backpack such as the Five Star Expandable Backpack that features two expanding compartments providing additional space, along with protected storage for laptops. Its patented zipper allows you to quickly get inside your backpack while it’s ha nging in your locker. Ergonomic patent-pending straps distribute weight to comfortably support a
at
heavy load. To cheer up your locker with a boost of color and add a place for quick reminders and mementos, try the Five Star Magnetic Mirror + Push Pin Board. Its slamresistant magnets will keep it affixed to the inside door of your locker. There isn’t much time between classes, so a mirror is a welcome locker feature when there isn’t time for the bathroom. O r g a n i z a t i on a l to ol s such as these can keep your ducks in a row all year long. Also remember to set time aside weekly to clean out your locker and backpack, throwing out candy wrappers and crumpled notes.
Bailey Station
R
106 Bailey Station Circle Sharpsburg, GA 30277
770-304-8857
•ThomasCrossroadsElem. • White Oak Elementary • Willis Road Elementary • Canongate Elementary • Trinity Christian • Coweta Charter School
atNewnanCrossing
243 Summerlin Blvd. Newnan, GA 30265
B
children age 6 weeks - 12 years
AfterschoolServicesfor: • Newnan Crossing Elem. • Welch Elementary • Poplar Road Elementary • The Odyssey School
www.stonebridge-elc.com
OP
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS! Wednesday, July 29 - Saturday, August 8
00 12
$
15
770-253-8104
Caring, Teaching, Reaching
s k c o
R SH ARBE
AfterschoolServicesfor:
NOW G LIN ENROL
Back-tocampus time and money savings tips
And
%
OFF
770-755-7000
HAIR CUTS FOR YOUNG MEN ages 5 to 18
(StatePoint) Moving to campus can be a fun and exciting time for any student, but it can also be costly. There are several ways to save on all the things your student will need to make his or her dorm a home away from home. To get on the right track for a successful year at college, check out these tips from the discount experts.
Do Your Homework M a ny c ol le ge s pr ov ide online resources and virtual tours of dorms to give you an idea of what is provided, what you’ll need to bring, and what items are prohibited by the school. Reach out to future roommates and decide together what household items can be shared, like a coffee maker, microwave or TV.
Make the Dorm Home After a long day of classes, a dorm should feel like going home. Personalize the living space with matching bedding, décor and other linens. Retailers offer a large variety of
affordable, trendy dorm fashions to make rooms unique and personalized. You can also stock up on favorite snacks and quick meal items for more enjoyable study sessions.
Find the Sales Start the school year right with new school supplies. Stock up on notebooks, highlighters, pens and pencils for studying. Students will stay better organized with a day planner, calendar or dry erase board to keep assignments and due dates in check. Back-to-campus sales can often provide the best bang for your buck on such essentials. Take advantage of extra savings with digital coupons and auto-renewal programs to save even more money and stay stocked on campus essentials. Auto-renewals can provide quick delivery to your address, saving time better spent studying. Back-to-campus is upon us. Save time and money while getting prepared.
Need a car for college? At the COWETA CITIES & COUNTY EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
we can help! We make personal, car and other types of loans. Membership may be easier than you think. If you work for any of our groups: Coweta County, Coweta Co. Board of Education, City of Newnan & Grantville, Newnan Utilities, NuLink, RESA, Newnan Nursing & Rehab, or are an immediate family member of someone who is — you can join. Decisions are made local! Just ask Rodney Riggs. He is Treasurer on the Board of Directors & has been volunteering on the Board for over 35 years!
CHEMICAL SERVICES 6549 HIGHWAY 54 SHARPSBURG, GA 30277
HOURS: MON - THURS, 9AM - 6PM • FRI, 9AM - 5PM • SAT 9AM - 2PM
53-A JEFFERSON PARKWAY P.O. BOX 71063
NEWNAN, GA 30271-1063
770.253.2273 WWW.CCCEFCU.ORG
FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENING
Pediatric Associates of Newnan
Plus!
In an effort to PREVENT obesity, diabetes, and dental disease, we are
Now Providing A Hands-on Learning Lab Experiment with Every Child’s Hygeine Appointment!
Give your child a Healthier Future Call Us Today to Set Up Your Child’s Appointment
770.251.6868
Offering personalized music instruction & summer camps • • • • • • • • •
Guitar Bass Guitar Drums Piano Voice Mandolin Banjo Strings Woodwinds
...and more!
Robert L. Whipple, IV, MD
· · · ·
Half-hour lessons are $115 monthly.
Call or email for scheduling. We teach all ages and all levels.
770.252.7900
info@musicologynewnan.com
23 Old Atlanta Hwy., Suite 200 | newnandentistry.com
Elizabeth Tucker, PNP-PC
WWW.MUSICOLOGYNEWNAN.COM
Sports Physicals Same day sick appointments Back to School Check-ups 3300 Form (Hearing, Vision and Dental) and 3231 Form (Immunizations) · Vaccines for Children (VFC) in office · Accepts most insurances Monday-Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
770-400-8450 775 Poplar Road | Suite 150 | Newnan, GA 30265
www.newnanpediatrics.com