Get Ready for Back to School
This post was written by Stephanie Fader, Sr. Marketing Manager
It’s mid-August, which can only mean one thing for parents across the nation — it’s time for the kids to head back to school! Depending on where you live, the first day of school may be a few weeks away or a few days away.
No matter what, one thing’s for sure — it’s time to gear up to go back to school. Literally. If you haven’t already done so, now is a great time to shop for back to school supplies. Whether this means stocking up on pencils for your child’s first day of kindergarten or pillows for your college student’s new dorm room, be sure to get your pick of supplies while they last.
Did you know that Americans spent $7.4 million at family clothing stores in August 2010 gearing up for back to school? It’s true! Here are a few other interesting back to school facts from the U.S. Census:
- 55.5 million students are projected to be enrolled in pre-K through Grade 12 this fall
- 19.7 million students are enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities for the coming term
- 11% of elementary and high school students in the U.S. will attend private school this year
- 89% of parents with students in grades K-12 attended a PTO/PTA meeting in 2006-2007
We know that back to school time brings excitement, but it can also bring anxiety. We have a few ways to help you beat the back to school blues this season.
- Get the kids excited to go back to school. Whether you plan a back to school party or work on a back to school craft project, check out these ideas for how to get the kids eager to head into the classroom.
- Keep yourself organized this school year. Stay organized right from the start. Our Reminders service will help you keep track of important dates like school holidays and kids’ birthdays.
- Find fun Reasons to Celebrate every day. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, give the kids something fun to look forward to every day, like National Turtle Day or National Sandwich Day. Check out upcoming Reasons to Celebrate.
