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Preparing For School: Helpful Resources That Are Often Overlooked
You've got your school supplies, assignments and textbooks... Here are some other things to remember that could help make each day better.

This article was written and reported by Jared Grafman.
Backpack?Β Check.Β Homework?Β Check.Β Phone?Β Check.
What else is there to remember for school?Β
Quite a few things... If you really want to be prepared for the day.
- Have youΒ checked the weather forecastΒ for today? You might want to bring an umbrella, or sunglasses, or maybe opt for shorts instead of pants.
- Is there an accident on your way to class, or a traffic jam because of rush hour? It's probablyΒ a good idea to check the traffic report.
- What's happened recently? Don't forget to check outΒ the topΒ news fromΒ your localΒ Patch.
- Get caught up on national news by checking outΒ The Huffington PostΒ orΒ AOL.com.
- Are you positive you have school today? What if it's an early dismissal? Is there something afterschool to plan for, such as the fast-approaching fall athletic season?Β Find your school district's website and calendar of events in this article.
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