Carley H
Hi I am going into middle school and my very first time getting a locker what do I do to spice it up and keep it clean? any ideas? and also how to keep all of my classes orginized?
Answer
Hey! I just finnished middle school so i can definitely help you.
1. Lockers-A locker is a storage area for your backpack and books you aren't using. At my old school we were only allowed to go to our lockers before school, after school and during lunch. Some kids use there locker and some don't. I think it's very helpful to use your locker because sometimes you will have books and stuff and you want a place to keep them. I didn't use my locker for my last year(BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE) I know my problems are huge lol.
2.Backpacks/Totes-It really depends of your style. If your super girlie than you might want to carry a tote. Tote's are great to carry back and forth but if you don't get a good one they can be a hassle. backpacks are more in style in middle school. I would just get a cute backpack that matches your personality.A
3.Lunches-For the first couple of weeks i would pack my lunch because your just getting used to the school and so are the cafeteria workers. If you are packing your lunch i would suggest a brown paper bag because there small and if your running late you can just throw away your bag and you won't have to stop by your locker. If you don't want to carry a lunchbox there is a student store and lunch line. The student stores sells chips, Gatorades, cookies, etc.(basically junk food lol). The Lunch Line sells Salads, burgers, pizza, pretzels, etc.(Okay lunches but not that great).
4.Eating Lunch-At lunch you can sit anywhere you'd like. There is not any assigned lunch seats. You don't want to eat alone so, take a deep breath and walk up and ask some girls who look nice could you sit with them. Chances are you won't sit with them for the whole year but they will be 'starter friends ' to keep you from feeling alone.
5.Going to Lockers-Some kids go to there locker every chance possible, some don't go at all. Most student's had 2 binders one was labeled classes 1-3 and the other was labeled classes 4-6. They would put both binders in there backpack and go to there locker in the morning.(putting their backpack up and taking there 1-3 binder). Then they would go to there locker during lunch and pick up there lunch and put away there stuff. After lunch they would get there 4-6 binder. Lastly at the end of the day they would get their backpack and take everything home.
6.Orientation-At my school we got our schedules exactly one week before school started. We went to this orientation, filled out papers, toured the school, bought our PE uniforms, talked to school teachers and current students and ate lunch. Then we got our schedules. BUT this year i'm going to High school and we don't get our schedules until the first day but we still have an orientation. So it varies from school to school.
7. Passing Periods-Each school is different but at my school we got 4 minutes between each class. Trust me that is more than enough time! Talk to the people going the same way as you. Most of the time you will have at least 2 minutes to spare!You should also you passing periods to go to the bathroom because some teachers can be strict about that.
8. Grades- You can keep your grades up by making sure you do all your work and TURN IT IN ON TIME! Just pay attention and ask questions if you need to and it will be no problem. At my school if you were lucky enough to get straight A's then you got to go on this awesome field trip to hang out for a day but remember it is OKAY to get a few B's. Middle school can be hard at time so make sure you don't stress out.
9. Agendas- Most schools issue out agendas for free on the first day of school. An agenda will help you remember assignments and keep up with your work. Using an agenda is optional but it is a great tool so make sure you use it!
10. Designing your locker- Put pictures of your favorite celebs and family. Get a cute shelf or mirror to put inside! It's your locker and you can do basically whatever you want with it.
11. Keeping your locker clean- Every Friday take home any un-necessary stuff that's inside your locker. When your using your locker make sure you keep it clean and organized.
12. If you want more tips there's this great book called "A Smart Girl's Guide to Surviving Middle School" It's a great book that makes you feel more relaxed and excited about starting your first day. I bought that book before I started Middle School and it helped tons!
Good luck next year! I hope you have the time of your life in middle school!
Hey! I just finnished middle school so i can definitely help you.
1. Lockers-A locker is a storage area for your backpack and books you aren't using. At my old school we were only allowed to go to our lockers before school, after school and during lunch. Some kids use there locker and some don't. I think it's very helpful to use your locker because sometimes you will have books and stuff and you want a place to keep them. I didn't use my locker for my last year(BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE) I know my problems are huge lol.
2.Backpacks/Totes-It really depends of your style. If your super girlie than you might want to carry a tote. Tote's are great to carry back and forth but if you don't get a good one they can be a hassle. backpacks are more in style in middle school. I would just get a cute backpack that matches your personality.A
3.Lunches-For the first couple of weeks i would pack my lunch because your just getting used to the school and so are the cafeteria workers. If you are packing your lunch i would suggest a brown paper bag because there small and if your running late you can just throw away your bag and you won't have to stop by your locker. If you don't want to carry a lunchbox there is a student store and lunch line. The student stores sells chips, Gatorades, cookies, etc.(basically junk food lol). The Lunch Line sells Salads, burgers, pizza, pretzels, etc.(Okay lunches but not that great).
4.Eating Lunch-At lunch you can sit anywhere you'd like. There is not any assigned lunch seats. You don't want to eat alone so, take a deep breath and walk up and ask some girls who look nice could you sit with them. Chances are you won't sit with them for the whole year but they will be 'starter friends ' to keep you from feeling alone.
5.Going to Lockers-Some kids go to there locker every chance possible, some don't go at all. Most student's had 2 binders one was labeled classes 1-3 and the other was labeled classes 4-6. They would put both binders in there backpack and go to there locker in the morning.(putting their backpack up and taking there 1-3 binder). Then they would go to there locker during lunch and pick up there lunch and put away there stuff. After lunch they would get there 4-6 binder. Lastly at the end of the day they would get their backpack and take everything home.
6.Orientation-At my school we got our schedules exactly one week before school started. We went to this orientation, filled out papers, toured the school, bought our PE uniforms, talked to school teachers and current students and ate lunch. Then we got our schedules. BUT this year i'm going to High school and we don't get our schedules until the first day but we still have an orientation. So it varies from school to school.
7. Passing Periods-Each school is different but at my school we got 4 minutes between each class. Trust me that is more than enough time! Talk to the people going the same way as you. Most of the time you will have at least 2 minutes to spare!You should also you passing periods to go to the bathroom because some teachers can be strict about that.
8. Grades- You can keep your grades up by making sure you do all your work and TURN IT IN ON TIME! Just pay attention and ask questions if you need to and it will be no problem. At my school if you were lucky enough to get straight A's then you got to go on this awesome field trip to hang out for a day but remember it is OKAY to get a few B's. Middle school can be hard at time so make sure you don't stress out.
9. Agendas- Most schools issue out agendas for free on the first day of school. An agenda will help you remember assignments and keep up with your work. Using an agenda is optional but it is a great tool so make sure you use it!
10. Designing your locker- Put pictures of your favorite celebs and family. Get a cute shelf or mirror to put inside! It's your locker and you can do basically whatever you want with it.
11. Keeping your locker clean- Every Friday take home any un-necessary stuff that's inside your locker. When your using your locker make sure you keep it clean and organized.
12. If you want more tips there's this great book called "A Smart Girl's Guide to Surviving Middle School" It's a great book that makes you feel more relaxed and excited about starting your first day. I bought that book before I started Middle School and it helped tons!
Good luck next year! I hope you have the time of your life in middle school!
School lunches?? H E L P ! !?
Mommytothr
When I send my Twins off to 1st grade I will be sending lunches, Can anyone give me good ideas for variety.
Answer
Make sure you have a small freezer pack in the bag to keep things cold, and ALWAYS send along your own plastic cutlery!!!
Tortilla shells - coat them with stuff the kids like (i.e. ham/cheese, cream cheese with jam or with drained fruit cocktail or banana - then roll them up and slice.
Cold leftover pizza.
Hummus with bagel chips.
Make your own "Lunchable" with healthy alternatives - real sliced leftover roast beef or chicken, cubes/slices of real cheddar cheese, crackers and a cup of washed individual grapes. Vegetable sticks are always welcome by kids, especially if you include a small container of their favorite low-fat dip.
Yogurt is a favorite of most kids and great for school lunches. Children also like cold rice, pasta, and couscous, which can be sent in a container and kept cold.
They love string cheese.
Try wrapping thin slices of lean deli roast beef around short bread sticks.
Cubes of lean ham or turkey breast are also good for kids along with a little packet of mustard or ketchup from a fast food restaurant - for dipping.
Try different pita breads or tortilla wrappings filled with a favorite sandwich meat (NOT a processed meat) or salad, meat and cheese kabobs, or a macaroni salad.
Salsa and chips, assorted pickles, or veggie sticks and slices with dip.
Choose fruits that are easy to eat and not messy. Be sure to peel fruits that need it, and cut them into finger-size pieces for younger children.
Vary the bread offerings from plain sliced bread to raisin bread, pita pockets, dinner rolls, flour tortillas, or mini-bagels.
Rice cakes are a fun addition. Pack tuna salad, peanut butter or cheese spread in a separate container to be spooned on at lunchtime so the cakes don't get soggy.
Mix cream cheese with raisins and a dash of honey to spread on graham crackers.
An old favorite is Ants on a Log. Fill celery sticks with cream cheese, sprinkle with grated carrot, and push in raisons for ants.
If you make chicken breasts, prepare an extra serving and slice it for sandwiches the next day instead of purchasing deli lunch meat.
While youâre making dinner, boil a few eggs. Pack the eggs whole, make deviled eggs, or use them in egg salad.
Make an extra baked potato and pack it with nutritious toppings.
Try some of these sandwich fillings in whole-wheat pocket bread, on whole-grain bread, bagels, crackers, English muffins, rice cakes or rolls, or try filling and rolling tortillas or lavash flat bread.
Cheese, avocado, and sprouts
Grilled cheese with cucumber or sprouts
Leftover grilled vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini) with sliced cheese, goat cheese, or pesto sauce
Cheddar or mozzarella cheese with apple slices
Brie cheese with mustard and sprouts
Cheese, tomato, sprouts or lettuce, and pesto sauce
Leftover turkey loaf with tomatoes, and lettuce or sprouts
Sliced leftover chicken or turkey, cranberry sauce, and lettuce
Sliced leftover chicken or turkey, honey mustard, tomatoes, and lettuce or sprouts
Sliced leftover beef with mayonnaise or horseradish, sliced tomato and cucumbers
Chicken salad made with celery, lettuce, and tomato
Tuna/cucumber/green pepper salad with tomato
Salmon salad with lettuce or sprouts
Shrimp salad with lettuce or sprouts
Lowfat cream cheese, and smoked salmon (with tomato, and red onion)
Mix a container of lowfat strawberry yogurt and 1 cup reduced-fat frozen whipped topping (thawed) to make a yogurt dipping sauce for berries; or core an apple and fill it with peanut butter (sprinkle the apple with orange or lemon juice to prevent discoloration); toss a few nuts and M&M's or chocolate chips into a dried fruit mixture to make a healthful snack or dessert.
Here are good veggie/fruit choices - remember to send at least 2 servings: baby carrots (they come packaged plain or with ranch dip); celery sticks (add peanut butter and raisins); julienned, strip-cut or zigzag-cut carrots, zucchini, sweet peppers, cucumbers and summer squash (presentation, presentation!); lettuce and tomato slices (pack separately to put onto a sandwich); grape tomatoes; cubed or cut melon; orange wedges; kiwi slices; pineapple cubes (fresh or juice-packed); berries; apples; and dried fruit such as apricots, raisins, sweetened dried cranberries and cherries.
Make sure you have a small freezer pack in the bag to keep things cold, and ALWAYS send along your own plastic cutlery!!!
Tortilla shells - coat them with stuff the kids like (i.e. ham/cheese, cream cheese with jam or with drained fruit cocktail or banana - then roll them up and slice.
Cold leftover pizza.
Hummus with bagel chips.
Make your own "Lunchable" with healthy alternatives - real sliced leftover roast beef or chicken, cubes/slices of real cheddar cheese, crackers and a cup of washed individual grapes. Vegetable sticks are always welcome by kids, especially if you include a small container of their favorite low-fat dip.
Yogurt is a favorite of most kids and great for school lunches. Children also like cold rice, pasta, and couscous, which can be sent in a container and kept cold.
They love string cheese.
Try wrapping thin slices of lean deli roast beef around short bread sticks.
Cubes of lean ham or turkey breast are also good for kids along with a little packet of mustard or ketchup from a fast food restaurant - for dipping.
Try different pita breads or tortilla wrappings filled with a favorite sandwich meat (NOT a processed meat) or salad, meat and cheese kabobs, or a macaroni salad.
Salsa and chips, assorted pickles, or veggie sticks and slices with dip.
Choose fruits that are easy to eat and not messy. Be sure to peel fruits that need it, and cut them into finger-size pieces for younger children.
Vary the bread offerings from plain sliced bread to raisin bread, pita pockets, dinner rolls, flour tortillas, or mini-bagels.
Rice cakes are a fun addition. Pack tuna salad, peanut butter or cheese spread in a separate container to be spooned on at lunchtime so the cakes don't get soggy.
Mix cream cheese with raisins and a dash of honey to spread on graham crackers.
An old favorite is Ants on a Log. Fill celery sticks with cream cheese, sprinkle with grated carrot, and push in raisons for ants.
If you make chicken breasts, prepare an extra serving and slice it for sandwiches the next day instead of purchasing deli lunch meat.
While youâre making dinner, boil a few eggs. Pack the eggs whole, make deviled eggs, or use them in egg salad.
Make an extra baked potato and pack it with nutritious toppings.
Try some of these sandwich fillings in whole-wheat pocket bread, on whole-grain bread, bagels, crackers, English muffins, rice cakes or rolls, or try filling and rolling tortillas or lavash flat bread.
Cheese, avocado, and sprouts
Grilled cheese with cucumber or sprouts
Leftover grilled vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini) with sliced cheese, goat cheese, or pesto sauce
Cheddar or mozzarella cheese with apple slices
Brie cheese with mustard and sprouts
Cheese, tomato, sprouts or lettuce, and pesto sauce
Leftover turkey loaf with tomatoes, and lettuce or sprouts
Sliced leftover chicken or turkey, cranberry sauce, and lettuce
Sliced leftover chicken or turkey, honey mustard, tomatoes, and lettuce or sprouts
Sliced leftover beef with mayonnaise or horseradish, sliced tomato and cucumbers
Chicken salad made with celery, lettuce, and tomato
Tuna/cucumber/green pepper salad with tomato
Salmon salad with lettuce or sprouts
Shrimp salad with lettuce or sprouts
Lowfat cream cheese, and smoked salmon (with tomato, and red onion)
Mix a container of lowfat strawberry yogurt and 1 cup reduced-fat frozen whipped topping (thawed) to make a yogurt dipping sauce for berries; or core an apple and fill it with peanut butter (sprinkle the apple with orange or lemon juice to prevent discoloration); toss a few nuts and M&M's or chocolate chips into a dried fruit mixture to make a healthful snack or dessert.
Here are good veggie/fruit choices - remember to send at least 2 servings: baby carrots (they come packaged plain or with ranch dip); celery sticks (add peanut butter and raisins); julienned, strip-cut or zigzag-cut carrots, zucchini, sweet peppers, cucumbers and summer squash (presentation, presentation!); lettuce and tomato slices (pack separately to put onto a sandwich); grape tomatoes; cubed or cut melon; orange wedges; kiwi slices; pineapple cubes (fresh or juice-packed); berries; apples; and dried fruit such as apricots, raisins, sweetened dried cranberries and cherries.
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