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Attending a School Open House Gives You a Window Into Their World
Fall is a perfect time to begin the school search for your children. Many private schools and preschools often host Open Houses during the day or evening. This provides a unique opportunity to see the school in action. If you have the option, choose a time when the students are in the classroom so you can see the learning environment and teacher interactions firsthand. Other things to note: The vibe of the school community The physical space of the school Utilization of technology Integration of faith for religious schools Ideally at the Open House you will take a tour given by a parent, administrator, and/or student. Make sure to have prepared questions. Whether answers are provided along the
How Disasters Affect the Blood Supply and What You Can Do to Help
Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael slammed the Southeast with catastrophic storm surges and damaging winds, impacting countless lives. For those who are looking to help in unaffected areas, donors are urged to make an appointment now to give blood to help maintain the nation's blood supply. Disasters like hurricanes often force the cancellation of many blood drives across a large geographic area, causing hundreds to thousands of units of blood to go uncollected. In fact, this fall, Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence have forced the cancellation of about 250 blood drives, causing nearly 7,500 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected in the Southeast. Low donor turnout also occurs
4 Easy Ways to Refuel Your Body This Fall
The kids are back in school and generally on schedule, and you’re back into a rhythm at the office and planning out Q4. How do you give it your all even when the reality is, you need a break? Try these tips to stay strong: 1. Set some time aside every day to invest in your own well-being. Ideally, this would be related to breathing or meditation exercises. Anything to get you out of the rhythm of your day in a healthy way will reinvigorate you when you return to your regular routine. 2. Tune into your body’s energy patterns. Your body can tell you what it needs for energy based on how you feel after eating certain foods. If this is a new concept, begin to notice patterns in your mood and
