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v moms give tips on what to pack on students backs jr peppertree klassics womens fashions it used to be lunch pails arid straps around books then it was book bags and pencil cases now its backpacks and you can tell the age of the student by the face on the pack the younger set have the lion king barbie and the mighty morphin power rangers older students want them either plain or with a message social political or envi ronmental that they add themselves and while most backpacks dont look like theyve been dragged through the mud very few of them look particularly pristine but never mind about the outside its whats inside that counts we asked some mothers what they put in the backpack and heres what they told us 1 depending on the season put in extra mit tens and an extra pair of socks in winter mitts can be lost or get wet with snow snow can go down the boots and soak the feet and thats when a dry pair of socks will be appre ciated 2 a rain jacket or a sweater sometimes your child doesnt want to wear them to school but will appreciate them if it turns colder or starts to rain 3 an umbrella if youre not sure what the weather will be like the telescoping ones fit nicely in a backpack 4 a hat an extra warm one in the winter and a baseball cap or something similiar when summer arrives and the sun starts beating down 5 sunglasses to wear on those bright sunny days out in the playground 6 suntan lotion gotta watch out for the suns rays and bug repellant if you live in an area where bugs are a problem 7 chapstick or a similar lip gloss it helps prevent dryness in the winter and sunburn in the summer 8 a couple of bandaids the school nurse should have some but sometimes it helps lit tle hurts to have the familiar ones from home 9 snacks every parent mentioned putting something to eat in the backpack common suggestions crackers cheese carrot sticks celery sticks cookies fruit and drinks 10 kleenex especially in the winter or if the child has a cold s back to school new fall arrivals reg ticket prices until sept 1095 137 main street n markham 2943882 lois of free parking at rear irsvj iii town centre montessori private schools fiv montessori preschool jsaessssssy vvhjo -f- ages 2 to 6 years half day or full day reading writing and math emphasized french introduction music and art classes physical education computer introduction elementary private school grades 1 to 8 high academic standards high school preparation low studentteacher ratio daily french classes music and recorder lessons computer studies physical educationi sports and swimming opening soon private high school new facility 0koao moavailabwhommorkw new this year open to general public piaxo theory lessons ballet classes npextracost for before and after school programs 700 am630 pm locations in scarborough i markham region 905 4701200 or 905 470817 kiddie kobbler fcltl sowings biisferbrown j- si i girls back to school shoes by buster brown sale priced cz f hkrmksbbbkh- boys and girls velcro and lace runners sale priced markville shopping centre lower level near raumart 4776530j back to school special serving york region for over 14 years every face is like a piece of art it requires 4j perfect frame mplhesetopgla iv alvjvjnl ajv1 complete set of glasses contacts or sunglasses russell ganz from 99 kion centre 9275 hwy 48 unit ib at 16th ave beside sunkist markham markham vteiow s locally ownec kathsyn britton