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Appeal Tribune Wednesday, August 24, 2016 3B Canyon Views Preparing for that first, first day of school JASON WEBBER Remem- ber your first day of kindergar- ten? The only thing I remember about my first day was being afraid and my mom giving me a big hug making it all better. Seems pretty easy thinking back now, but it wasn’t for my mom at the time. In a couple of weeks, nearly 42,000 kindergar- ten students across Ore- gon will start their first, first day of “big-kids school,” often with mixed emotions of excitement and anxiety. Starting kindergarten is a major milestone not only for children, but also for parents. Anticipating new faces and new sur- roundings can be exciting but also scary for little guys and gals. However, there are ways parents can help physically and mentally prepare stu- dents to minimize those first-day jitters. Arrange a “pre- school” visit: Schools encourage stu- dents and parents to visit the kindergarten class- room before the fall term starts. Children often get upset because they don’t know what’s going to hap- pen on that first day, so it’s helpful for both you and your student to get famil- iar with the layout of the school beforehand, espe- cially looking for things like the bathroom and caf- eteria. It’s also important to meet the teacher in ad- vance, if possible, so your child can recognize a fa- miliar face come school’s first day. You’ll have an opportunity to form a partnership with the teacher early on and your child will feel more com- fortable knowing the teacher before class be- gins. Get ready and get a routine: Getting organized and into a routine helps you and your kindergarten student make the transi- tion from summer to school easier. If a bus ride is part of the equation, your school may offer a program for first time riders. When shopping for school supplies, let your child pick out a favorite item, like stickers, to demonstrate that school can be fun. A week before class be- gins, practice the school day routine. Shift your child’s sleep schedule to wake up in time to get ready for school. Do things together like pack- ing the backpack with school items, laying out the next day’s outfit, and making healthy lunches in the morning. Make these activities a shared experi- ence and down the road your child will continue these good habits. First day feelings: Good planning is help- ful but the stress of that first day of kindergarten can still become over- whelming for you and your student. Communi- cation is key — become a good listener. Be honest with your child and let them know it’s okay to be scared. Share a story about your first day of school and how you sur- vived. Tell them how proud you are of him or her and talk about the pos- itive experiences they’ll have at school. Parents also get ner- vous about this big first step, but try to keep your emotions in check be- cause your child will sense your anxiety. Be supportive on the first day, give lots of hugs, and remind them you’ll be there when class is over. First day fanfare: Making a big produc- tion out of the big first day can help ease the tension. I’ve heard great stories about parents hiding a fa- vorite treat, small toy, or a supportive note from mom in the kindergarten- er’s lunch box. Make sure to take lots of photos, you only get one chance to capture this memorable experience. Some families plan a special activity after school that first day, like an adventure to the ice cream shop. In the eve- ning tell your student how well they did that day, which will help them look forward to kindergarten every day. Virtual kindergarten: Many times, tradition- al brick and mortar school is a great option for young learners, but more and more parents are turning to virtual public school as the choice for their kin- dergarten students. Ac- cording to this year’s third-party survey of en- rolled families at Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA), 97 percent of parents with students in grades K-2 gave the school an “A” or a “B” grade. Online schools such as Oregon Connections Academy recommend that young learners have an involved Learning Coach alongside students, to help them succeed in this education environ- ment. Usually a parent, Learning Coaches work with the teacher to help create a supportive learn- ing environment in the home, and ensure each child gets a personalized education. As an online school teacher, I love working with my ORCA kindergar- ten students and their Learning Coaches — it is truly a rewarding experi- ence. While online learning may be the right fit for any age, it may not be the right choice for every stu- dent. I encourage parents to look at the options avail- able to them, to see what’s involved in online educa- tion before determining if it’s the best match for their kindergarten stu- dent. I hope these sugges- tions for the first day of kindergarten are helpful for you and your child. Even with all the prepara- tion, once the day arrives, it can be one of the hard- est moments for parents and students alike. How- ever, before you know it your child will be showing you all the great things they did in school and that first day will be a distant but pleasant memory. Jason Webber of Port- land is a kindergarten and first-grade teacher with Oregon Connections Academy. He can be con- tacted at www.Oregon ConnectionsAcademy .com or by calling (800) 382-6010. Investing is about more than money. At Edward Jones we stop to ask you the question: “What’s important to you?” Without that insight and a real understanding of your goals, investing holds little meaning. Contact your Edward Jones fi nancial advisor for a one-on-one appointment to discuss what’s really important: your goals Call or visit your local Edward Jones fi nancial advisor today. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC LOCAL ADVISORS OBITUARIES Salem Area Bradley James Goode Aug. 10, 2016 — Aug. 11, 2016 Bradley went home to be with Jesus peacefully after just 32 hours of life. He died from the fatal condition called Potter’s Syndrome. Bradley’s family loved every minute they had with him and will cherish each one forever in their hearts. He was the sweet- est little four-pound bun- dle, with many features of each of his siblings. He will be greatly missed. Bradley is survived by his parents Kraig and Kristy Goode; siblings Garrett, Nolan, Connor and Tiana Goode; grand- parents Ken and Kandie Goode and Howard and Rose Shetler; great grand- parents Wayne and Bon- nie Goode, John and Judy Kerr, and Margaret Shet- ler; and many aunts, un- cles and cousins. A private family gra- veside service was held. Arrangements by Un- ger Funeral Chapel, Sil- verton. Donald Eugene Gregonis Oct. 7, 1943 — Aug. 10, 2016 Don died Aug. 10, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah, af- ter a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Geneva, Il- linois, on Oct. 7, 1943 to Jo- seph and Rose Gregonis. He lived in Downers Grove, Illinois, until the start of his freshman year of high school, when the family moved to a farm in Silverton. After graduating from Silverton High School in 1961, he followed his inter- ests and obtained a bache- lor’s degree in chemistry in 1967 at Portland State University. He came to Utah for his advanced degree and ob- tained a doctorate in orga- nic chemistry in 1972. Fol- lowing a year of postdoc- toral training at Univer- sity of British Columbia, he returned to Salt Lake City and worked in re- search in materials sci- ence and engineering, bio- engineering and pharma- ceutics. During the early 1980s, he and other re- searchers from the Uni- versity of Utah co-found- ed a successful medical company, Albion Instru- ments, which was later sold during the early ’90s. Don loved the outdoors, enjoying hiking and ski- ing, and was an avid golf- er. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Rose Gregonis, of Sil- verton. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; brothers Mel (Sharon) and Robert (Janet); sister Georgiana Terlecki (Bill); six neph- ews; two nieces; and nu- merous cousins. He will be buried in Sil- verton. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. 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