A Smart Girl's Guide: Middle School. Julie Williams Montalbano
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Название: A Smart Girl's Guide: Middle School
Автор: Julie Williams Montalbano
Издательство: Ingram
Жанр: Учебная литература
Серия: American Girl
isbn: 9781609584399
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a scramble? Which description sounds most like you?
Sunny-side up
You’re up and out of bed as soon as the alarm sounds.
Hey, you even have time to look over your homework
before hitting the road. Keep on rising and shining!
Over easy
You like to ease yourself awake with a couple of swipes
at the snooze button. You have a special ability to know
when to rest and when to rise—often getting out of bed
at the very last possible minute. But if you find yourself
slipping back to sleep more and more often each morning,
consider putting that alarm clock across the room.
Scrambled
Dream visions cloud your head as you rush out the door.
A morning meal is nothing but a blur—if you had time to
sit down to breakfast at all. You’re frazzled and stressed out
even before you get to school. What’s the problem? You’re
not giving yourself enough time to get ready. Try getting
up 15 minutes earlier. You’ll be surprised how much easier
the morning will be when you give yourself a couple extra
minutes to gather your thoughts before heading out for
the day.
FACT:
On average, 11-year-old girls need ten hours of sleep each night.
That means if you have to get up at 6:00 a.m., you should try to be in
bed by 8:00 p.m.
WHAT?!
Not going to happen? It’s probably been years since you went to bed
at 8:00 p.m. But it’s at least reason to rethink that 10:00 p.m. bedtime
you’re trying to negotiate.
“what do I wear?”
A well-organized wardrobe can make a big difference when you’re get-
ting ready for school in a hurry. Follow these tips to get out the door
feeling dressed for success.
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Clean clothes.
Make sure you have five or six outfits that you like
to wear. That way, you’ll have to do laundry just once a week and
you’ll have something clean for each day of the school week.
t
Mix & match separates.
Buying clothes in basic colors makes it
easier to create lots of different outfits. Make your style your own
by adding jewelry, hair thingies, and other accessories.
t
Clean out your closet.
Get rid of clothes that are too small by
donating them to charity.
t
Layers.
Layers allow you to adjust to the temperature throughout
the day. You can tie a sweatshirt around your waist if you get warm.
t
A clock.
A must-have for every middle schooler is a way to keep
track of time, whether it’s on your electronic device or on your wrist.
t
Comfy shoes.
You need one pair for school and one for gym. Also
have a pair in your closet for dressing up for the band concert.
t
Crack the code.
Check your school’s dress code and make sure
the clothes you plan to wear are appropriate.
getting there
What if I oversleep and get to school late? Will I get into big
trouble?
Sleepy Samara
If you know you’re going to be late, ask your mom or dad to write
a note or call the school explaining why. It’s OK to be tardy once in
a while if you have a good reason. By middle school, though, you’re
expected to be there before the bell rings. If oversleeping is a problem
for you, this is a good time to start working on new habits.
Last school year, I was late almost every day. Next year I am
going to middle school, and I’ll have to get up even earlier.
I need a plan to help me get ready in the morning. Help!
Not OK
Take a look at your morning schedule and see where you can gain some
time. Do you need to set the alarm to go off earlier? Or maybe you
should talk to your siblings about letting you in the bathroom first.
Try some of the organization tips on the next page to get yourself up
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