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Coweta County Schools welcome students for 2012-13 year Aug. 6 By REBECCA LEFTWICH REBECCA@NEWNAN.COM
Lightning bugs are still glowing but the Fourth of July has come and gone, so it’s time to shop for new pencil boxes and gear up for the 2012-13 school year. Pre-planning for all teachers in the Coweta County School Sys t e m ( CCSS) b eg i n s on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and students head back Aug. 6. Teachers, administrators and support staff are busy preparing for the upcoming year. “My favorite part of back to school is meeting new students and welcoming back students who were with us last year,” said Dr. Jan Franks, who has been principal at Arnall Middle School for five years. Franks advises parents to relax as they get their children ready for the start of school and to let school staff to help ease the transition, especially for students new
Megan Gaschler, a first grade teacher at Newnan Crossing Elementary School, builds her spelling wall as she prepares for the return of students Aug. 6.
50 things to do this summer
to middle school. She said the more at ease the parents are, the less anxious their children will be about starting school. “My advice to parents is to breathe,” Fran ks said. “We understand they may have anxieties of their child beginning a new school or at a new level. We are here to help in this transition.” “Learning how to successfully navigate these types of changes instill a level of confidence in their child and this confidence will lay the foundation as their child transitions to high school which will be here in a blink of an eye,” Franks added. Parents and students are welcome to visit schools for orientation Friday, Aug. 3. Teachers will not be available for formal conferences, but administrators say plenty of staff will be on hand to answer questions and welcome
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Need an idea to entertain your kids, out-of-town visitors or yourself during the summer months? Well, look no further. Through August, The Newnan-Times Herald will give you some great ideas for family fun!
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Columbus RiverWalk The RiverWalk is an outdoor 15-mile linear park that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River in downtown Columbus. By foot or on wheel, you’ll skirt the cityscape, examine historic monuments and markers, and take in the wild beauty of the rolling river and native wildlife. The RiverWalk spans the riverfront from the Lake Oliver City Marina south and now extends through the campus of TSYS and into the cotton mill town of Bibb City. Before you start your RiverWalk venture, stop by the Visitors Center at 900 Front Avenue. Everything you need to help prepare you for your adventure on the scenic RiverWalk is there including brochures, water, and various tour options. If you would like a guided glide tour of the RiverWalk or if you are looking at renting a bike, all of that information and more can be found at the Visitors Center. Admission is free. For more information, call 1-800-999-1613 or visit http://visitcolumbusga.com
COLUMBUS Kangaroo Conservation Center “America’s Aussie Adventure” can
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Riverbank at McIntosh Reserve Park
be found in this scenic, 87-acre North Georgia Mountain setting known as The Kangaroo Conservation Center. The Center houses over 300 kangaroos and nine species, the largest collection outside of Australia and also has rare Australasian birds and lizards. Come enjoy the exciting “Wild Australia Show” plus journey on hiking trails and walking paths thru natural habitats. The Center is located at 222 BaileyWaters Road in Dawsonville, about an hour north of Atlanta. For information, call 706-265-6100 or visit www.kangaroocenter.com
HELEN Cool River Tubing Just the thought of a 1 or 2 1/2 hour float down the Chattahoochee River cools down the temperatures during those hot, muggy summer days in Georgia. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the north Georgia mountains in beautiful Alpine Helen. Everything you’ll need for your tubing trip is
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n the rush to get everyone off to school, it’s easy to fall into a food rut, serving the same things for breakfast, lunch and snacks. But with some inspiration and a little planning, going back to school can taste a whole lot better than it used to. To make things even more fun, have the kids help with these recipes and ideas. Once they get the hang of it, they can experiment with new ingredients and do it themselves, taking one more thing off your to-do list. ■
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Breakfast: Start the day off with pizza — Breakfast Pizza, that is. This recipe layers eggs, cheese, turkey bacon, hash browns, sour cream and guacamole on your favorite pita or flatbread. Kids can make it as hot or
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Lunch: Skip the same old sandwiches and liven up the lunchbox with these tasty creations. Try a Tortilla Wrap made with chicken, Salsa, Guacamole and a hint of lime juice. Experiment with different kinds of tortillas, from whole wheat or sundried tomato, to spinach or jalapeño. For a full-of-flavor favorite, make a Mexican Turkey Torta. Thin turkey slices get topped with a zesty black bean and corn relish, crisp lettuce and your favorite guacamole.
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