Have your backpack packed–make sure you have at least 2 sharpened pencils and some notebooks to write in because you want to jot down things your teachers will say–like the history guy who will say that each semester you will have a paper due–take notes!! Later you can write them out together and not get caught unawares. You don’t want to be reminded on the day before you get out for Thanksgiving that there is a paper due the first week of December! Say ‘hi’ to your friends and don’t forget to be friendly to new faces you might meet.

In the morning eat a good breakfast and if you can–take a snack for mid morning. If you are in a rush a PB sandwich is a good quick breakfast. SMILE at your teachers, the hall monitors, the asst principal,….. everyone! And have a great year!

Now ENJOY…