Tag Archives: back to school

  Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) have a brand new sport for their fall season. Thanks to a partnership with sports apparel giant Under Armour (UA) and the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens, girls’ flag football is being offered at all 10 of their high schools. “We are always looking at expanding our athletic offerings,” says  Kevin Kendro, FCPS’s supervisor …

  Every school and age group has different requirements when it comes to school supplies, but here are some items to add to your back-to-school list to enhance health, safety, practical use, organization and individuality. Fidget Aids Bento or Freezable Lunchboxes Large Capacity Pencil Cases Personalized Pencils with Your Child’s Name Blue Light Block Glasses (to protect eyes from screens) …

  While many kids are still perfecting their cannonballs in area pools and lakes, the 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner. But buying the needed school supplies can be difficult for some families, leaving their children without the tools they need to enter the classroom. In an effort to help low-income families receive the supplies they need for …

After a bumpy 2020-2021 school year, many families are looking for a fresh start this school year. Whether Frederick County students are remote, hybrid or fully back in classrooms, new laptop technologies can help them learn with greater flexibility and power. As you begin to shop for a computer, start with an always connected personal computer (ACPC) — a new …

Entering preschool is an important developmental milestone for children and their parents. When you think about it, preschool is a child’s first introduction to a school setting. Naturally, parents want to find the right school for their children. If you’re looking for a preschool that meets the needs of your child and family, some preparation on your part can help …

How much say do you have in your child’s education? More than you think. Each day, school boards, legislators and others make decisions that affect your children and their education. As a parent, your input matters. But education decision makers are not going to come to you asking for your thoughts. You have to speak up. Do Your Homework Take …

A retired teacher’s advice on how to make the most of a new school year The first few days of school are important ones for children. Meet and greets, new rules and expectations, a few queasy tummies — they’re all part of getting a new year underway. For parents, it’s a time for fresh starts too, sometimes burdened with a …

Each school day calls for a multitude of meals and snacks to make sure little learners are energized for time spent in the classroom, playing with friends and completing their homework. From breakfast to dinner and sweet rewards after a long day of educational activities, it’s important to keep the family on schedule with favorite recipes. These options for a …

As students prepare to head back to school this fall, it’s time to start thinking about your child’s lunches. Discover a lunchbox essential that kids and parents will appreciate. MyWish4U Notes from Me! Put some love in your child’s lunchbox with lunch notes from MyWish4U. Your school-aged children can be reminded that you’re thinking of them when they’re at school. …

Ease the return-to-school jitters with stories about schooltime adventures. Board Books “Rosie Goes to Preschool” by Karen Katz Get your little one ready for preschool with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Go with Rosie throughout her day to see what school is all about and learn little “Rosie Tips” along the way. “Lola Goes to School” by Anna McQuinn Join …