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Mom Does Happy Dance as Kids Head Back to School

Donald Deane — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:53:48 +0000

After a long, hard summer of chasing after kids, there’s no better time for parents than the first day of school. As proof, check out this mom who literally dances in the street as her grumpy kids board a bus to start a new school year. Go mom! While Kool and the Gang’s ‘Celebration’ plays, [...]

10 Things You Shouldn't Do On Your First Day of School — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:27:36 +0000

It’s time to hit the books again. Summer is officially over, and the time for learning is at hand. We know it’s a bummer, but don’t fret because this year is going to be great. You need to make a great first impression on the first day of school. That means you should be on [...]

After School Programs Kick Off In and Around Lafayette

Debbie Ray — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:53:30 +0000

School starts in Lafayette Parish today and that means the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana’s after school programs are about to kick off. The after school programs will run from 3:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. They have openings for youth ages 6 to 18. Programs include education, career, character, leadership, arts, sports, fitness, recreation, and health and life skills.

Truck Crashes into Bus in Scott on First Day of School

Debbie Ray — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:32:58 +0000

Scott, La. (KPEL) Near the intersection of Dulles and Westgate was the site of a crash around 7:30 this morning. Police say a truck ran into the back of a school bus with four children on board. None of the children were harmed in the accident, but the bus did sustain damage to the back [...]

8 Back-to-School Items Your Kids Really Need — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:56:44 +0000

As the summer winds down you’re counting down the days to freedom. Admit it — you can’t wait for your kids to go back to school. You dream of the days when you’re not obligated to entertain them 24/7. Unfortunately, that means you have to go and buy your kids new school supplies. They’ll beg [...]

Louisiana School Forcing Students Suspected of Being Pregnant to Take Tests — Is It Fair? [POLL]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:16:45 +0000

If the administration at the Delhi Charter School in Delhi, Louisiana suspects a student of being pregnant, they are forcing the girls to take pregnancy tests. The public school’s policy dictates that if a student refuses to take the test at a doctor of the school’s choice or is found to be pregnant, she will [...]

Lafayette Back To School 2012 Tips

Sam Stokes — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:29:33 +0000

The start of the 2012 school year is just around the corner. Soon students from around Acadiana will be hopping out of the pool and stepping back into the classroom.

Backpacks and Back Health – Wellness Wednesday

Debbie Ray — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:11:24 +0000

A backpack that’s too heavy can affect back health later in life. Listen as Dr. Kevin talks about spinal health and students’ backpacks and CJ rants about homework. Part 1 Part 2

Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday is August 3 – 4

Debbie Ray — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:05:02 +0000

Make plans now to do some back-to-school shopping next weekend. Louisiana’s upcoming state sales tax holiday will be Aug. 3-4, 2012! The exemption applies to the first $2500 of the purchase price of each eligible item. Most retail purchases are eligible. Click here to learn more about the sales tax holiday, visit the Department of Revenue’s [...]

You May Not Believe How Much Parents Will Spend On Back-to-School Supplies This Year — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:20:35 +0000

For a kid, there may be nothing more depressing than the first advertisements for back-to-school sales, which remind them that their summer vacation won’t last forever. The only thing more depressing for parents may be the cost of sending their little ones back to a new classroom. According to a PriceGrabber survey of 1,509 parents, 63 percent [...]

5 Fun After School Activities That Keep Kids Learning

Stephen Lenz — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:59:06 +0000

A child’s day doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. In fact for many children it’s just beginning. Where to go for ideas? Oddly, pull from what your kids love most about school — and think outside the sandbox. From the physical, to the brain-challenging to the just plain fun, here are five after [...]

Back to School – 5 Tips for Kids Waiting at the Bus Stop

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:37:22 +0000

School is almost back in session, which means it’s time to start brushing up on tips for taking the bus. The school bus can be a great resource for time-strapped parents and independence-seeking children alike. But it also needs to be approached with safety and care.

Here are five tips to make your child’s bus ride the best it can be.