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Farragut parents and their students have 11 days to get ready for school to start, and that means shopping for back-to-school clothes and more.

Knox County Schools is scheduled to have its first day of school Monday, Aug. 10. To save time, area fashion experts and students themselves advise parents to take their students with them on those shopping trips.

“Bring kids with you because a lot of times a

mom picks something out the daughter doesn’t like,” Heather Chittum, manager of Maurice’s, said. “I guess it’s a teenage thing.”

“Make sure you take your kids with you,” Dannette Davis, manager at Marshalls, said.

“Their style may be different from your’s.”

“I would tell [my parents] to bring me so I could help them pick out my clothes,” Cassie Rook, who is starting her first year as a freshman at The University of Tennessee, said.

Isabella Reid, an incoming senior at Farragut See FASHIONS on Page 4C

Clockwise, from top left: From left, Carson Phillips, a fourth-grader wearing clothing from Marshalls; Mary Elizabeth Noble, a third-grader wearing clothing from Accessorize; Kelsee Hartman, a sixth-grader wearing clothing from Accessorize and Tyler Phillips, a seventh-grader wearing clothing from Marshalls. From left, Marshall Willett, a college sophomore wearing clothing from Marshalls; College freshman Bailey Edwards wearing clothing from Loft and Cassie Rook, a college freshmen wearing clothing from Loft. Kelsee Hartman wearing clothing from Accessorize. From left, eighth-grader Caroline Noble wearing clothing from Maurice's; Tyler Phillips wearing clothing from Marshalls and senior Isabella Reid wearing clothing from Maurice's. Jay Musselwhite, middle school student, shows another plaid style for boys.

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High School, also recommended she go with parents to shop.

“Let me pick out the type of clothing and what’s appropriate to wear for school,” Isabella said.

If a parent is unsure if a style is appropriate, Knox County Schools has a link, kcs.schoolwires.net/cms/lib7/TN0191707 9/Centricity/domain/974/boardpoliciies/boe_students/JCBF.pdf, that gives parents the School System’s dress code, Amanda Johnson of KCS said.

Chittum recommended parents who are shopping alone can look at mannequins and ask the store personnel for advice.

“The store personnel knows what’s popular,” she added.

To get the biggest bang for their buck, Rook advised parents to go to stores that have sales “so I could get more clothes for less money.”

Jaclyn Clifford, manager of Accessorize London [Monsoon], advised buying layers so youngsters can remove jackets and other items if the temperatures rise.

“I recommend versatility, layers, to make their children have a comfortable educational experience,” Clifford said.

“Layering will help with that.”

This year, the bright neon colors of summer are carrying on into fall fashions, she said, adding scarves are still popular.

“You will see scarves appearing into fall,” she said.

“For little girls, bows and jewelry are what they will gravitate to,” she said. For older girls, Middle Eastern patterns are getting more and more popular.

“You will find them on backpacks, clothing and in fabrics, as well as designs,” she added.

According to Chittum, colored jeggings are the trend.

“They are really tight jeans but they have more spandex in them, so they fit like leggings but are classified as a jean,” she said.

Other new trends include bronzy col-

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ors and denim tops that fit loose so girls can wear something under them, Chittum said. Another style is the basic tank top completed with a cardigan and scarf.

Debbie Dean, assistant manager of the Loft, said fall fashions also include flowy tops with skinny, high-waist jeans.

“High-waist jeans are coming back,” Dean said.

Another item coming back is the maxi dress, as well as middy skirts, which fall below the knee. ”We have jumpsuits coming back,” she said. The style was popular in the 1970s and young girls today haven’t seen the style before so they are attracted to them.”

For boys, young men and juniors, jogger pants are in, Davis said.

“These are a knit or woven pant that has an elastic, banded cuff and elastic drawstring waist,” she said. “It is designed to fall just below the ankle.”

She said men and boys are wearing graphic and novelty tees and hoodies with these pants.

For juniors, though, Davis said, “It’s all about fashion and value.

“The key items are sweaters, plaids, athleisure, denim and layering.”

Rook said she likes loose-fitting solid color shirts to go with “cute patterned skirts,” while Isabella looks for dresses, skirts and dressy attire.

Marshall said he likes the polo shirts.

“Normally, there is a good sale on,” he said.

“I like loose, flowing shirts with a cute necklace or scarf, with Boyfriend jeans and a pair of sandals,” Bailey Edwards, another UT freshman, said.

“The best thing to do is to dress [the youth] head to toe and let them show some individuality and personality,” Clifford said.

To save some money, she recommended sticking to classic styles, something children will wear with more than one outfit.

Likewise Dean advised parents to buy classic clothing items, good basic pieces the children can wear different ways so they can mix and match outfits.

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Right: College sophomore Marshall Willett wearing clothing from Marshalls

Left: High school senior Isabella Reid wearing clothing from Maurice's

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Above: Middle school students, from left, Jay Musselwhite, Caroline Noble wearing clothing from Maurice's, Tyler Phillips wearing clothing from Marshalls and Kelsee Hartman wearing clothing from Accessorize Right: Mary Elizabeth Noble, left, a third-grader and sixth-grader Kelsee Hartman wearing clothing from Accessorize

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TAMMY CHEEK tcheek@farragutpress.com

Farragut parents and businesses are gearing up for Tax-Free Weekend.

“Tax-Free Weekend is one of our biggest weekends, almost close to Black Friday,” Debbie Dean, assistant manager of the Loft, said. “Clients love sales.”

This year, Tax-Free Weekend in Tennessee takes place from 12:01 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9.

During those days, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and art supplies costing

$100 or less per item and computers costing $1,500 or less as students get ready to go back to school by not paying State or Local Sales Tax on those items.

“Farragut is fortunate to have a diverse business community where most, if not all, of the tax-free eligible items can be found at competitive prices,” Allison Sousa, Farragut Business Alliance executive director, said. “Couple that with the convenience of Farragut's location and our businesses’ dedication to excellent customer service, and I’m sure we will see a boost during this period."

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Angela Floyd Schools Dance and music programs save time for busy families Angela Floyd School for Dance and Music is celebrating its 18th anniversary in Farragut. School Director Angela Floyd said, “The school expanded to a second location in North Knoxville after quickly outgrowing the school's original West Knoxville location, which opened in 1997.” Expanded class choices for ages 2 and up in both dance and music lessons save time for busy families. School director Floyd says, "Many of the parents choose the school because, in addition to having excellent teachers and programs, it enables parents to have one child in music lessons while another child is in dance classes." The schools also offer many evening and weekend classes, making it possible for parents to have two, three or even four students in different lessons at the same time. Floyd says, "The mission of the school is to provide students of all ages with the skills they need to enjoy music and dance for their lifetime."

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Tips for a healthy school year Students are most likely to get sick when school starts because being at school put children’s immune systems to the test, offers The Mayo Clinic. Young children who are in close proximity to others in large groups tend to spread organisms like bacteria and viruses that cause illness.

Breaking the cycle can take some work, but it’s possible to make this a healthy school year.

Encourage handwashing Frequent handwashing is a great way to prevent illness. Handwashing habits are essential for school-aged children and should be taught as soon as possible.

Children should wash their hands after they use the bathroom and before they eat.

If they’ve been playing outside or have interacted with children who are sick, handwashing can help remove some of the germs lingering on their hands.

Antibacterial wipes are another option, but they may not be as effective as washing hands with warm, soapy water.

Stop (some) sharing Sharing develops good manners and can foster new friendships. But children should be discouraged from sharing food, drinks and other personal items. Once the item has been placed in a child’s mouth, it should not be shared.

Take a sick day Rare is the student who will never come down with an illness. When kids get sick, keep them at home. Schools may have guidelines indicating when it is acceptable for children to return to school, and it’s important that parents adhere to those guidelines so illnesses cannot spread around the school.

Promote adequate sleep and nutrition

While adults may need between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, children often require more. The National Sleep Foundation recommends eight to 13 hours of sleep a night for school-aged children.

Begin adjusting sleep schedules during the latter part of summer vacation so that children can readjust to their regular sleep schedules.

Parents also should feed kids nutritious diets consisting of a variety of foods. Avoid high-calorie junk foods, reserving such items only as special treats every so often.

Donate cleaning supplies Some schools may be underfunded and may not have enough supplies to keep all of the classrooms and surfaces clean. Parents can help by donating cleaning wipes and sprays so that students and teachers can thrive in clean, healthy environments.

Fourth-grader Carson Phillips wearing clothing from Marshalls

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Simplify students’ college transition College is the first taste of true independence many young students experience. Whereas mom and dad were always around to make sure kids were out the door on time and homework was done, that safety blanket is no longer there once kids move into their dorm rooms.

The transition to college life can be exciting. But while students typically welcome that transition with open arms, parents often worry about how their children will handle their suddenly more independent life. Parents who want to help their kids make as smooth a transition to

college life as possible can take steps during their children’s senior year of high school to help them adjust to their new surroundings and responsibilities more easily.

Let kids fly solo on school day mornings

New college students have to make many adjustments upon moving into their dorms, and getting themselves out of bed each morning and off to class on time is See COLLEGE on Page 14C

Pediatric Choice Young patients’ imaginations magically inspired

The University of Tennessee freshmen Bailey Edwards, top, and Cassie Rook wearing clothing from Loft

Minutes from Farragut, Pediatric Choice is the newest, most unique pediatric facility in East Tennessee. A giant twostory African wild elephant greets patients and displays of other African animals captured by their personal physician, Dr. Syed Amer. Imaginations are inspired as they walk across a glass covered terrarium with plants and animals; across a glass covered pond with a flowing waterfall, and through trees like on safari.

Our health professionals primary goals are to offer the best pediatric medical care possible including Back-to-School exams, basic labs and vaccinations. “I have a great staff. We listen to the patients and take care of their wants and needs. That’s our forte …what we are known for,” said Dr. Amer.

With 12 exam rooms and four Nurse Practitioners, there is minimal wait time. Pediatric Choice, 5505 Creekwood Park Blvd., Lenoir City, Tenn. is open Mon.- Fri., 8am-5pm with after-hour calls going to Children’s Hospital, Knoxville. For an appointment/directions, please call 865.986.1400.

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School day mornings made easier School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.

Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere.

Wake up earlier

Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity.

Tackle certain chores the night before

Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night.

Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed.

Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.

Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace

Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet.

Keep the television off If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts.

Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning.

Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic. But there are several ways to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets where they need to be on time.

From left, fourth-grader Carson Phillips wearing clothing from Marshalls, third-grader Mary Elizabeth Noble and sixth-grader Kelsee Hartman wearing clothing from Accessorize

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From left, fourth-grader Carson Phillips and middle school student Tyler Phillips wearing clothing from Marshalls, Caroline Noble wearing clothing from Maurice's, third-grader Mary Elizabeth Noble and sixth-grader Kelsee Hartman wearing clothing from Accessorize, middle school student Jay Musselwhite, College sophomore Marshall Willett wearing clothing from Marshalls, high school senior Isabella Reid wearing clothing from Maurice's, The University of Tennessee freshmen Bailey Edwards and Cassie Rook wearing clothing from Loft

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ances in full and on time.

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one such change. Parents worried that their students will sleep in when mom and dad isn’t around to remind them to wake up can start letting kids fly solo on school day mornings during their final year of high school. Let kids set their alarms, prepare their own breakfasts and get out the door on time all on their own.

By the time their freshman year of college arrives, kids will know how to handle their mornings by themselves.

Teach kids how to develop budgets

Another problem many first-year college students encounter is an inability to effectively manage their money. Whether you plan to give kids an allowance while they are in school or intend for them to work part-time for their spending money, use senior year of high school as an opportunity to show kids how to budget their money. If they don’t have accounts already, open bank accounts in your youngster’s name, and insist that he or she start paying for his or her expenses via these accounts. Resist the urge to give high school kids gas money or money for shopping trips if they have already spent their allowances so they can learn how to effectively manage money between paydays. In addition, teach kids about the right and wrong ways to use credit cards, including the importance of paying bal-

Let kids handle more standard responsibilities

Adults tend to take more mundane responsibilities like making doctor’s appointments or grocery shopping for granted. But kids likely have no idea how to handle such tasks. Parents can encourage their high school seniors to make their own medical appointments. In addition, take kids along on grocery shopping trips, explaining how to find sale items and which foods to buy and which to avoid. Nutrition is not always foremost on the minds of college freshmen, but those who understand the importance of healthy diets are more likely to buy nutritious meals than junk food.

Emphasize time management Today’s high schoolers are busier than ever before, so many may already be prepared for the juggling act that is college life. But college students have more free time than their high school counterparts, so parents can emphasize the importance of managing that free time wisely as opposed to spending it lounging on the couch or napping.

The transition from high school to college can be both exciting and difficult.

But parents can get a head start on that transition by encouraging their youngsters to be more independent during their final year of high school.

Did You Know?

According to the College Board Annual Survey of Colleges, the average published tuition and fee price for full-time, in-state students at public four-year colleges during the 2014-15 school year was $9,139. That marks a nearly 3 percent increase from the preceding year, but it’s still a considerable bargain when compared to the tuition and fee costs full-time, out-of-state students attending four-year public colleges will have to pay. Such students paid $22,958 for the 2014-15 school year, a 3.3 percent hike from the year before. Such figures do not include the cost of room and board, which averaged roughly $9,800 for the 2014-15 school year at public fouryear colleges (in-state and out-of-state).

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“This holiday offers Tennesseans great savings on important back-to-school items, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said.

“We hope Tennessee shoppers will take advantage of the tax relief offered by this year’s Sales Tax holiday,” Tennessee Revenue commissioner Richard Roberts said.

Jaclyn Clifford, manager of Accessorize

by London [Monsoon], recommended parents shop around during that time.

“There’s some great deals out there,”

she said.

Heather Chittum, manager at Maurice’s, advised parents to pay attention to sales going on around the time of the tax-free weekend, not just the weekend itself.

“A lot of times the sales are better the week of the Tax-Free Weekend, when there are no promotions,” she said.

For more information about the Sales Tax holiday, visit tntaxholiday.com. The general public also may search for answers to questions or submit inquiries to Tennessee Department of Revenue through the Revenue Help application at revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us.

Mathnasium Building student confidence Whether your child is ahead or behind in their school math classes, Mathnasium of West Knoxville offers programs that will be beneficial. In the beginning each student is assessed and a curriculum specifically designed to meet their needs. “We have students who need help and advanced students who are seeking a challenge,” said Director Michael O’Hern who opened Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center in Franklin Square in 2008.

“Students are taught “Number Sense” so they can begin to understand how math works. Math becomes a tool, rather than a point of frustration and anxiety,” he said. Students can develop confidence, improve critical thinking skills and gain mathematical abilities that will last them a lifetime.

The Mathnasium Method™ has been developed over the past 40 years in California. For more information please call 865-769-6944 or visit www.mathnasium.com/knoxville. A year round curriculum for instruction and homework assistance is available.

Mathnasium photos: Mike O'Hern - Owner, Liz Bressler - Director, Sarah Shackelford - Instructor, Students: Caroline Crook and Jonathan Shanks

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