The second day of school often gets overlooked and certainly
doesn't have the sentimental value as the first day of school. Not as many
people will post pictures of their children on Facebook for the second day of
school as they did for the first. The level of excitement will have decreased a
little by the time the second day rolls around.
The challenge to parents and teachers is to try and keep the
students focused on what is important every day of school and to build positive
energy toward finishing the year strong. The second day is many times when
friendships are strengthened, cafeteria seats are finalized, and the year’s
pecking order is becoming clear. The friendships forged during these early days
of school will certainly help shape the students’ lives for years to come.
While I love the first day of school, let us not forget the importance
of the second day of school and every day remaining in the school year. As
parents, we have a lot riding on the school years and as school staff we have
the incredible responsibility of helping to nurture the students through these tumultuous
years we know as adolescence.
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