Nothing makes kids more excited about going back to school than a brand-new backpack. But the selection in most discount department stores is awfully dreary. Adults may like a plain pack in a doesn’t-show-dirt color, but what we like would bore most kids to tears. Instead, why not get your kids something adorable? Or something that features an animal friend? You’ll find examples of all these packs in the slideshow below, as well as prices ranging from $6 to $50, so there’s something for any budget. There’s something for every age range, as well. While grade schoolers need padded straps and sturdy zippers to stand up to a year of pen marks and accidental asphalt spills, preschoolers only need a place to stash lunch, a jacket, maybe their Wooby. By the way, anyone noticed the heavy concentration of animal backpacks this year? Skip Hop, formerly best known for their diapers, kicked this trend into gear a few years back with the introduction of its Zoo Packs. Now similar bags litter the landscape.

Clockwise from top left: Land of Nod Teacher’s Pet Backpack, Fox; Circo Figural Backpack, Owl; Zoocchini Back Pack Pals, Sherman the Shark; My First Backpack, Monkey; Skip Hop Zoo Pack, Owl; Here are the 13 packs we like the very best. By the way, out of this whole selection, the only one my 10-year-old daughter said she would deign to carry is this one: She thinks I have horrible taste. See if you agree.best price stihl br600 backpack blower Main image: Zoocchini Back Pack Pals, Sherman the Shark; biya backpack- School Committee Meetinggiordano laptop backpack trolley - School Committee Meetingchristopher nemeth backpack

- Board of Finance/School Committee Meeting � (there is a direct link on the�WPS district website) for all current�WPS employment opportunities. � � Shrek the Musical, Jr. For students in grades K through 8 Parent Information Meeting: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 6:00 pm at Tower Street cafeteria Auditions: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (everyone who auditions will be in the show)paratech tfe backpack Registration forms are in the front office. roblox backpack for sale For more information contact: Antonella DeAngelispgcps backpack challenge � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 401-932-4522 Pictures are due by Friday, March 3rd!

and use access code: QGAVIA Please send in a child's baby picture in an envelope marked "Yearbook Baby Photo" �The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) conducts annual surveys of students, parents, teachers, and staff as part of a coordinated effort to improve schools. Teachers, Support Professionals, Students, Parents, and Guardians will all be asked questions about their experiences. ghtful responses to help make your child's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible. All WMS parents will receive an email on February 6th with the link and access code to the survey. If you prefer a paper copy they are available at WMS. And you can visit the RIDE SurveyWorks Resource Center for even more information:�http://ride.ri.gov/InformationAccountability/RIEducationData/SurveyWorks.aspx#35821327-information-for-parents Critical and Creative Thinking Character Traits for Success � � � � � � � � � �

HomeProgramsTri-M Music Honor Society The Tri-M Music Honor Society® is a program of NAfME which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Tri-M® is the only national honor society for student musicians in grades 6-12. There are more than across all 50 states, involving more than . Each year, these students contribute more than to their schools and local communities, and for causes they care about. NAfME awards more than $2,000 in scholarships each year to chapters that demonstrate exceptional service and leadership. Start a chapter today and start building your students’ leadership abilities. Think you’re too busy? We can show you how to empower your students to take charge of your chapter, and make a difference. Step 1: Prepare to Apply There are a few things to consider before applying for a Tri-M chapter. Tri-M Learning Guide and FAQ page Step 2: Complete a New Chapter Activation Form Mail in your completed activation form and annual $100 fee

Step 3: Get Ready to Begin Your Chapter Learn more about the Tri-M Music Honor Society: Why start a Tri-M chapter?Where did the summer go? I blinked and it was suddenly August. Another blink, and August was gone too. As I shared a cocktail last night with a couple friends at Polite Provisions — I love their Tijuana Slowdance — we talked school supplies. “I visited the Chinaberry website last week,” said Bernice, “and I ordered a little booklet full of jokes for the lunchbox. It will make the transition into the school year a little easier for Lori if I sneak a joke into her lunch each day.” Lunch Lines Lunchbox Jokes booklet of 172 jokes is $9.95. “They were also selling fruit-scented gel pens, which she loves,” she added. “Anything to inspire more writing.” A 12-count of Juicy Scented Glitter Gel Pens is $10.95. “I will never quite feel the same about school supplies after watching my cleaning lady rescue a nub of a pencil from our trash can,” said my pal Karen.

“She asked if she could have it and added that she would bring it back to her family in Mexico. I felt like such a wasteful First-Worlder.” “Should I return the fruit-scented pens?” asked Bernice, suddenly feeling twangs of guilt. “Oh, heavens, no,” answered Karen. “It just changed my perspective, I notice wastefulness more. So when I went shopping last week, I bought reusable sandwich bags and snack bags. Garnet Hill is selling a two-pack with nice designs. I picked up the horse design for my daughter and the red-and-black checkered for my son. They also are selling snack-sized ones that stand upright, which I also bought.” Garnet Hill Reusable Sandwich Bags are $14.95 for a set of two 7-by-7-inch with Velcro closure. Their Reusable Snack Bags, set of two, run $12.95 for the 3-by-6.5-inch self-standing containers. “My favorite school-supply item is the composition notebook,” replied Margaret. “Nothing holds up quite as well.” Colored Marble Composition Notebook, 100-sheet, 50¢ at Walmart.

The following morning, I polled some teens. Moms have their favorite school supplies, and kids have their own, I figured. “I’m not particular about anything except my pens,” offered Claire. “I like Uni-ball Signo pens, they’re smooth and you can get different ink widths depending on your preference. Micro 207 is my preference [$2.97 for two at Target].” “I like the colorful designs of the Yoobi products,” offered Maureen. “Yoobi Face Binder Clips are fun; they remind me of the Face cartoon on Nick Junior: one has a mustache, one has teeth, all different faces [Target Yoobi Funny Face Binder Clips, $2.99 for the six-count]. I’m also a fan of cork tape and Washi tape,” she added. “So many uses for it, to mark important dates on my desktop calendar, decorate my binders, I love it. Handmade Modern Cork tape, a variety set of three, is $4.99 at Target. Washi Tape is $2.99 for a roll of 32 feet at Target. “Mechanical pencils are a blessing from heaven as long as you have lead in the right size,” touted Sylvia.

“The best pencils are the ones with the twist-up erasers.” Pentel Twist Eraser Automatic Pencil, 0.7mm, are $4.22 each at Walmart. Rolling white-out correction tape is very useful, but everyone will ask to borrow it,” she added. Bic Wite-out Correction Tape is $10.99 for a four-pack at Office Depot. “I like the JanSport backpack,” said Samantha. “Although it’s pricey, it has lasted me a few years. It turned out to be a good investment.” JanSport Superbreak Backpack is $45 at Kohl’s. “I also always buy the 5 Star Notebooks,” she added. The 5 Star Notebook with 2 Pockets is $3 at Office Depot. Isaac was another 5 Star notebook fan. “I like them because they don’t get all beaten up with use,” he replied, “they maintain their shape, which makes it easy to turn more pages and get to the back of your notebook toward the end of the school year [$6.99 each at Office Depot]. “Also, Zebra mechanical pencils. They’re kind of pricey but I love the weight, and the lead doesn’t break as easily.”