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Posted on: Thursday, July 27, 2006

Disabled student numbers are up

Advertiser Staff

Incoming kindergartners and parents toured the school grounds as part of a July 2005 Kindergarten Kamp program at Kahalu'u Elementary School.

ADVERTISER ARCHIVE PHOTO | July 2005

Between 1994 and 2004, the percentage of students with disabilities spending 80 percent or more of the school day in a regular classroom showed an overall increase from 45 percent to 50 percent.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education

BACK TO SCHOOL

WEST O'AHU SUPPLY DRIVE

The Rotary Club of Kapolei will hold a school supply drive for elementary school students in West O'ahu on Saturday at Kapolei High School.

What's needed: New crayons, writing tablets, pencils, backpacks or other supplies.

Dropoff: Donations may be dropped off at the Kapolei High School teacher's lounge between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

More information: Contact Kapolei Rotary Club's 24-hour information line at 674-2500.

THE FIRST DAY

WHAT TO TELL CHILD TO EASE ANXIETIES

Here's how to make it easier:

Remind your child that she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.

Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun. She'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh her memory 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 youngster can walk to school or ride with on the bus.

If you feel it is appropriate, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick her up on the first day.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

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