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The leaves are
falling one by one.
Summer's over School's begun
Welcome to school!
May this school year bring you happiness galore,
And may you enjoy it right to the core!
After a summer of sleeping in or doing things on your time, the
alarm bell announcing that first day of school can be a rude
awakening. Whether you're an anxious new freshman or a confident
senior, heading back to school signals a time of transition: new
classes, new teachers, new schedules, and a new social scene.
In the latter part of August and early September, schools reopen
following the traditional summer break. So it's time to
celebrate the return of students and teachers to the classroom. |
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New place = new emotions. Lots of people feel anxious, scared, or
excited about school. Although people who are coming back as seniors may
be happy they're in their final year and can't wait to visit with
friends, most freshmen or new kids are likely to be tense or worried.
Getting back to the school routine and adjusting to new workloads takes
some getting used to after a long summer break. Everything probably
settled down pretty quickly once you got into the routine.
Each school has a different opening-day drill. Some start with homeroom
or an assembly, but others may jump right into the first-period class.
You'll meet your new teachers, and they'll probably give you an overview
of the course syllabus, class rules, what the semester will be like,
what supplies you'll need, and expectations of your performance and
behavior. Some teachers will jump right into their first lesson, others
may have non-coursework activities planned. It all depends on the class
and teacher.
School is a time to make friends and try new things, but it's also a
place to learn skills like organization and decision making that will
come in handy for the rest of your life. So have a great time back at
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