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[quote=Anonymous]Welcome!
Current Beauvoir mom here.  Practical things I wish I'd known:

1) walk-in (classroom) pick-up is MUCH easier than carpool during the first few weeks of school when everyone is getting used to the afternoon pick-up system.  Plus, it's fun to familiarize yourself with new faces at the school.  Also, since you've already parked the car, consider going to the school's playground after dismissal.  Many families do this and it's a great way to meet other folks.  (Make sure you bring snack--the kids are ravenous at the end of the school day--more on this later)

2) dress your kids in practical, casual, washable clothes and sneakers or other rubber soled shoes.  They get very dirty (paint, dirt, food splatters) during the school day.  The only exception is for days when there is a Chapel service (about 3 times a year).

3) pay attention to what days your kids have PE--if they're not in sneakers that day (one of my kids went through a Crocs only phase) it will be harder to participate fully in PE

4) feed your kids a nutritious breakfast.  the school tries to balance kid-pleasing foods with nutritious options, and there is usually a parents meeting at the start of the year to gauge parent preferences on the menu.  In addition to the "real" offerings (protein entree, hot veg, hot starch) there is salad, cheese slices, turkey, PBJ and plain jelly sandwiches at every meal.  BUT, kids are kids and when left to make their own choices, let's just say my kids eat a lot of PBJ at school instead of trying the asparagus.  So we may take a supplemental cheese stick or yogurt tube in the car and then load up on fresh fruits and veggies at breakfast and dinner.

5) Volunteer--it's a great way to meet people and play a role in the school.  They have opportunities for everyone, from weekly commitments to one-off opportunities where you can help out for 15-20 minutes (e.g., stapling artwork to a wall for an art teacher)

6) recognize that most families are pretty laid back and friendly!

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