Voters Win at The Academy!

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Ms. Ashley is getting ready for the grooviest contest ever!

The Academy is up for "Best Of Parenting's" Preschool Award.

She's got a spot in our entryway for you to put you voting confirmation 

code so you can WIN, too! We will draw a winner from all voters who place their

voting confirmation code in our fish bowl--don't miss your chance to win big! 

Cast your vote at:  www.nashvilleparent.com/bop15

Soccer Shots paid us a visit and what fun we had!

All Preschool and Pre-K classes had the chance to participate!

Soccer Shots will be on site on Friday's during September, October,

and November, with their fun and active classes.Academy families can 

find out more and register for the 10 week season of classes at:

www.soccershots.org/nashville

 Come see what other great things are happening

at The Academy Of Indian Lake Village today!

Back To School Tips

The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). 

 
MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER 

• Remind your child that there are probably a lot of students who are uneasy about the first day of school. This may be at any age. Teachers know that students are nervous and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.
• Point out the positive aspects of starting school. She'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh her positive memories about previous years, when she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because she had a good time.
• Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your student can walk to school or ride on the bus.
• If it is a new school for your child, attend any available orientations and take an opportunity to tour the school before the first day.
• If you feel it is needed, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick her up on the first day.

- See more at: The American Academy of Pediatrics website

BACKPACK SAFETY

• Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
• Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child's body weight.
• Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.
• If your school allows, consider a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks still must be carried up stairs, they may be difficult to roll in snow, and they may not fit in some lockers.