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Back to SchooL 2020 By Alissa McGill It’s hard to believe it, but after all of
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these months our kids are going back
• New school supplies this year will include protective facemasks and lots of hand sanitizer. Make sure your children have enough to get through the week. Have your kids prepare these supplies in their school bags along with the usual items of Kleenex, pencils and notebooks.
to school! While it’s always a process adjusting to new routines, it’s now more important than ever ensuring their health and safety. Remember to keep communication open with your children, their teachers and school staff, as we navigate through what this school year may bring. Here are some routines to consider to support their transition. 32
• Remind them about using their own school supplies and water bottles. • Go over healthy habits like regular hand washing, coughing into elbows, and avoiding touching their face. Masks should stay on your face, or folded in a ziplock bag when eating lunch.
