Tips for a successful new school year Continued from page 23 Advertorial 27 | Thursday, August 27, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Rules Revisit the school year rules. Social media Reconfirm what social media sites your child belongs to and check all passwords. Take time to talk - Open your schedule each day and let your kids know when it is a good time to come to you with problems and concerns. Volunteer It is a great way to see what goes on at school, meet the teachers and interact with the other parents. Workspace Establish where your child will do his homework. Choose a space that is quiet and has all the tools he needs. Extra help Get a jump start on finding a tutor for your child. If she struggles in in a subject, look for someone who can keep her on track this year. Year of.... Help your child set achievable goals this year. Zzzzzzs Time to return to the school night bedtimes Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. This is her 13th new school year as a parent. saturday, august 29 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Black Belt & Students Demonstrations · Free BBQ Meet our 2015 Canadian National Team! 14th ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE back to school REGIstRatIoN sPEcIal (New members only. Offer Ends Sept. 30, 2015) 3 months for only $99 plus HST & get a FREE UNIFoRM! ars 3 - 4 Ye 9th Starting Sept. 1 gons Lil' Dra am r g o Pr Register Now by Visiting our Website Recreational & Competitive Dance for Students Ages 3+ Laura Dacyshyn, Director - Former dancer with the National Ballet of Canada · Ballet · Jazz · Tap · Acro · Hip Hop · Lyrical · Pointe · Dance Troupe · Conditioning · Birthday Parties Our NEW 12,000 sq.ft. facility is NOW OPEN! 212 Wyecroft Road, Unit 26, Oakville (Just east of Dorval) 905-844-8384 · www.horizontkd.com 451 WOODY RD DIAMOND www.AllegroDance.ca Call 905-815-9239 Oakville (Near Speers & Dorval) DANCE WITH A DIFFERENCE! NOW ACCEPTING FALL REGISTRATION! Technical and creative excellence in a warm and friendly environment for students age 3 to adult. Academy Director: Heidi Knapp Fellow and Examiner with The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Excellence...is an Attitude Gle~burnie Scªool Pre-K (2.8 yrs) to Grade 8 Enriched Education for Active Minds Emotional Intelligence, utilizing higher order thinking skills Sports · Art · Music · Drama Studies Before & After School Care Studies include Global Awareness, Economics, and (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Inquiry-based learning integrating S.T.E.M. approach Classical Ballet · Modern Theatre Dance/Jazz Tap · Musical Theatre & Acting · Hip Hop Grade 7/8 students can earn Ministry Approved High School Credits Building: · Teamwork · Leadership · Analytical Thinking · Real World Problem Solving 905-338-0210 www.graceacademy.ca 785 Pacific Rd., Unit 1, Oakville 2035 Upper Middle Rd. East Oakville (Ford Dr. / Ninth Line / 403) (905) 338-6236 · www.GlenburnieSchool.com