A Smart Girl's Guide: Middle School. Julie Williams Montalbano

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      get into the habit

      Make busy school days a bit easier by sticking to a

      basic routine.

      Doing tasks in the same order each day will help you remember what

      needs to be done. After a while, you’ll whip through your routine in

      no time.

      The night before

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      Look at your planner or calendar

      to see what the next day’s schedule holds

      for you. Make any special arrangements

      and set out anything extra you’ll need.

      For example, put out your flute if

      tomorrow’s a band day.

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      Set out or at least

      think about what you’re going to wear

      the next day. Is your outfit clean?

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      Pack your backpack

      or book

      bag so that you can just grab it and

      go in the morning.

      Homework

      done?

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      Ask Mom or Dad to

      sign any papers

      or write any notes you

      need for the next day.

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      Pack your lunch or, if you need it,

      tuck

      lunch money

      into your

      backpack or book bag.

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      If you like to sleep in,

      take a shower or bath at night

      so

      that you’ll be fresh for the coming day.

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      Tuck in with a good book

      to help you relax and get into

      dream mode.

      Breakfast Bets

      Everyone knows it’s really important to have breakfast every morning.

      But did you know that the wrong kind of breakfast can leave you tired

      and sluggish around mid-morning? Foods high in processed sugars and

      flour, such as sweetened cereals and frosted toaster pastries, can

      actually zap your energy. Instead, try to eat whole-grain foods, fruits,

      and protein to keep you going. Some good choices are whole-wheat

      toast with peanut butter, granola, an apple or banana, yogurt, oatmeal,

      or a glass of milk.

      The morning

      rush hour

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      Stretch!

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      Bathe or shower if you

      didn’t the night before.

      If you did, just

      freshen

      up quickly

      in the

      bathroom.

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      Get dressed.

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      Eat breakfast—

      preferably sitting down!

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      Do a

      quick mirror check

      to make sure your hair is

      neat and your shirt isn’t

      on inside out.

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      Grab

      your stuff

      and go.

      before you go

      Even more important than school supplies and new shoes is bringing

      a good attitude with you as you head to middle school.

      Be self-confident.

      Almost every girl cares what other people think about her—especially

      when meeting new classmates or trying out a new look.

      It’s natural

      to be a little unsure of yourself

      in new situations, but try not

      to think the worst when things are left unsaid. If someone is staring

      at your new haircut, she may be thinking how it would look on her!

      Be realistic.

      You skipped over question #3 on the test and blew your chance for

      a perfect score. So you spend the rest of the day thinking: How could

      I be so stupid?

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