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Back to School An Unconventional Approach By Nance Piazza, Community Editor
“Mom, what’s this?” my 14 year old asked, studying the bus-pass postcard hanging on the front of the fridge with his class schedule still in its envelope. “That’s your stuff for school,” I said, and I went about my business. There was a brief silence, then he yelled out, “Well, can I look at them?” “Go ahead,” I replied. “They’re yours,” and that’s all I said. And that is all I intend to say. If I could give parents any advice about preparing kids for back-to-school, I would say, keep your mouth shut. Not one word about school. No “Are you excited?” questions. No sharing lame personal stories from school days a million years ago. No constant inquires of “Do you have everything?” and questioning their answer with an “Are you sure?” __________________________________ Continued on Page 17
Lowes Home Improvement Store Awarded Buena Regional Middle School a $5,000 Library grant. A thank you banner made by students hangs in the BRMS cafeteria (left). photo by Nance Piazza
Are Your Children Ready for School?
Shore Memorial Hospital to Hold Meningococcal Vaccination Clinic in EHT through August The start of the school year is right around the corner. Shore Memorial is holding a meningococcal vaccination clinic each Wed. during the month of Aug. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment, at its EHT Quick Care Center, located in Harbor Village Square on the corner of Ocean Heights Ave. and Zion Road. The meningococcal vaccine is available for $25 per person, and anyone over the age of six is eligible to receive the vaccine. For more information, call 609-927-8069.
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