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Harbour View Elementary School
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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Back to School Tips for families

August 30, 2010

FACTSHEET

Aug. 30, 2010

Ministry of Education

 

BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR A SMOOTH START

 

Primary Students:

 

* Confirm what time school will start on the first day.

* If your children are going to a new school, check with the school to see

what information or identification will be required on registration day.

* Get your children used to the back-to-school routine before the first

day of school by having them shift to their school bedtime and wake-up

routine a week before school begins.

* Have your children choose their outfits the night before the first day

to help start the morning calmly and efficiently.

* Find out how your child's teacher communicates with parents and take

advantage of the opportunities available.

* Get involved in the school community. Contact your local board of

education or the Parent Advisory Council at your child's school for

volunteer opportunities.

 

Intermediate/Middle Students:

 

* Review your children's class schedules with them to ensure all of their

classes are correct.

* Help your children figure out a plan for getting to class on time,

especially if classes are at opposite ends of the building.

* If your children are going to a new school, encourage them to check out

the school before their first day. Have them locate the gym, library,

cafeteria and their classrooms to get them acquainted with the facilities.

* Talk to your children about the upcoming school year; be positive and

remind them of the friends they will meet, the new things they will learn

and the fun they will have.

* Continue to be involved in the school community as this is a great way

to get to know your children's teachers and other parents.

 

Harbour View Elementary School

960 Lillian Street, Coquitlam BC
V3J 5C7
604-936-1494 604-937-8015 harbourview@sd43.bc.ca
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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