Summer Newsletter

• High school and middle school volleyball, soccer and basketball seasons officially start in August. Check out the athletics page for all the information you need to know.

• High school students make sure you visit the AIMS website for any new course offerings.

• Be on the lookout for back to school information in early August.

• We have a new cell phone policy. Learn all about it on our parent resource page.

• Check out the bell schedules and school year calendars.

The hardest part is usually the mood shift from summer flexibility to school urgency. Start saying "we need to leave in 10 minutes" even when you don't actually need to go anywhere. Let your child practice that mental gear change while the stakes are low.

Ease back into focused activities with 15-20 minute sessions. Jigsaw puzzles, card games, or reading together all work. The goal isn't academic skill-building, but helping your child's brain remember how to concentrate and follow instructions.

Ask open-ended questions about school feelings. "What are you most curious about this year?" works better than "Are you nervous?". Listen without trying to fix or solve. Sometimes kids just need to voice their thoughts.