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MSW Group, PLC is celebrating the end of an era, as
Somehow, during this transition,
they also become students again.
Under the surface, the brain reawakens
to welcome new learning and compre-
hension.
"Our brains don't 'turn to mush'
instantly over the eight weeks of sum-
mer, but they certainly do need to be
stimulated or 'worked out' in order to
stay fit or focused:' said Suzi Epstein, a
longtime elementary school counselor
for the Birmingham School District.
Engaging in brain-stimulating
activities like Sudoku puzzles, trivia
and reading all will help to activate
it for the new school year. Epstein
Gloria Little & Glorya Traute
have announced their retirement effective August 1, 2008.
The members and professionals of MSW Group, PLC congratulate
Gloria and Glorya on their memorable careers and offer their deepest
appreciation for their dedication to the firm and its clients.
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Group, PLC
recommends visiting your local
library and taking educational field
trips to museums to provide hands-on
learning.
Teachers understand that knowl-
edge is lost from the summer idleness.
"Much of the beginning curriculum is
designed to review previously learned
skills before introducing new ones:'
Epstein said.
So, as you get yourself ready for
back to school, remember there's
always next year for those things you
didn't get to do this summer. ❑
— Gabriella Ring, 15, Is a sophomore at
Berkley High School.
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whom and where you will be eating
lunch, and what supplies you will need
to have. Be prepared and organized.
If possible, try to have your supplies
purchased ahead of time and ready to
go on the first day.
• If you are new to the school, plan to
tour the building before school starts.
Ask your parent to arrange for a visit.
Become familiar with where your
classrooms are as well as the gym,
cafeteria, bathrooms, etc. Familiarity
lessens anxiety.
For Parents:
• Encourage your teen to contact or
reconnect with one or two friends
prior to the start of school. Interacting
with peers helps to re-establish these
bonds of friendship, making the start
of the school year less stressful.
• About a week or so before school
starts, re-establish bedtime routines.
Summer is generally a time when we
ease up on schedules. It is often dif-
ficult to transition to a structured rou-
tine, so plan accordingly. Determine
what you and your child feel will be an
appropriate bedtime, taking into con-
sideration such things as homework
and after school or evening activities.
Be sure to make breakfast a part of
that plan.
• A key to successful transitioning is
communication. As a parent, be sure
to keep the lines of communication
open. Encourage your child to discuss
his/her feelings with you in a non-
threatening, non-judgmental way.
Offer support and feedback without
criticism.
❑
Suzl Epstein of
West Bloomfield Is
a longtime elemen-
tary counselor In the
Birmingham Public
Schools. She earned a
master's in guidance
and counseling, and
also has a private practice. She will
answer questions from parents and
students twice a month In the JN. Send
questions to SuziEpstein@gmall.com .
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WWII And Local Youth
The Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives
of Temple Beth El in Bloomfield
Township will open this year's Jewish
History Detective Lecture Series on
Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. with the
presentation of "World War II and the
Soldiers from Central High School."
Co-sponsoring the event is the
Jewish Historical Society of Michigan.
The lecture will focus on the young
men who attended Detroit's Central
High School and were killed during
World War II.
Archivist Jan Durecki will bring to
life the "lives behind the names" of
these lost heroes. The lecture's list of
casualties from Central High School
has been compiled from the Jewish
War Veterans' Golden Book, a memorial
volume created by the parents of those
lost during military service. A link to
these names can be found on the main
page of the Temple Beth El Web site,
www.tbeonline.org.
To contact the Archives with memo-
ries of those named, e-mail franklinar-
chives@tbeonline.org or call the num-
ber listed. The presentation is open to
the community without charge. For
information, call Jan Durecki, (248)
851-1100, ext. 3147.