Friday, September 10, 2010

Off into the sports' year

Football, swimming and soccer tonight. Cross Country has a meet this afternoon at Gale Woods. Soccer is all day Saturday at South. Clubs are off and running. Robotics at the fair last week. Debate practice started and practice rounds next week. Dances are being planned. The 9/10 Footlight musical is in rehearsal. One unhinged show held auditions another next week. It is all happening.

Families can be involved as well. Every sport has a booster group. All the clubs need volunteers for club meetings and events. In order for these programs to exist, they need adult support of time and involvement -- and yes funding.

Get involved. Encourage your son/daughter to be connected in ways of interest. Learn new skills and have fun with people who share your interests. Families - volunteer when and where you have time and interest even it is not the same as your child.

The social part of the high school experience is important. The more connected the student is with school activities the more likely the student will excel in academics. Get involved.

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