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Determining the right amount of homework
Students spend roughly six hours in the classroom each day while their parents could put in eight hours at the office.When a family returns home in the evening, homework is probably the last thing they want to worry about. Still, homework is part of many families’ daily routine, and chances are it is not going…
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Learn the early warning signs of bullying
Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways.While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore,…
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How to help children make new friends
Students learn lessons each day.While many of these lessons pertain to their coursework, kids pick up much more than book smarts from school, where kids first learn to cultivate friendships and build lasting relationships. In addition to a new curriculum, new teachers and new schedules, kids also might make new friends once a school year…
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Is your child ready for kindergarten?
A ge 5 is a big year in a child’s life. In many school districts, children enroll in kindergarten shortly after their 5th birthdays. But age alone does not dictate if a child is ready to transition from a preschool environment to kindergarten, and parents may need to work with educators to determine if their…
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Local schools, businesses ready for back to school
Center Stage For 38 years, Center Stage has offered the best, most experienced and diverse faculty in the area, covering all styles of dance: hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern; theater (acting and musical theater); music (voice, piano, guitar and percussion); and gymnastic programs. Center Stage’s esteemed alumni have appeared in more than 40…
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Electronic recyclables accepted in Edison
The drop-off location for Middlesex County’s Electronic Recycling Drop-off program has been moved. Through the end of this year, all Middlesex County residents can bring their old computers, laptops, monitors and televisions to the new drop-off location at Papaianni Park, near 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. The drop-off program is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the…
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Orientation for new students slated for Aug. 7
North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road, will hold new-student orientation for incoming 10th, 11th and 12th-graders 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 7. For more information, call 732-289- 3701 or visit ww.nbtschools.org.
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Model railroad club to set up display
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 11378 will welcome the Raritan Valley HiRailers O-Gauge Modular Railroad Group 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6-7 at the parish center, Route 130 and Washington Road, North Brunswick. The model railroad club will display track layouts and landscapes built by experts. The cost is $3 per person. Refreshments…
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Elks to sponsor benefit car show on Aug. 17
The East Brunswick Elks Car Show fundraiser is set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Rain date is Aug. 24. The event will feature the show, food and music. Trophy categories include classic, custom, muscle cars, trucks and best of show. Judging will be by local mechanics. Admission is…
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