I hated when the teacher would say, "Alright class, for tonight's homework..." followed by grumbles (me included). We just studied all day, now you want me to go back home and study more?! Ugh, fine!
School is almost in session. It doesn't feel like the summer has even started yet, but it is almost time to start thinking about the school clothes and supplies! The Yakima Elks Club agrees, so they are stepping it up with a fantastic school supply distribution.
It's back to school today for thousands of students in the largest school district in the Yakima Valley. So that means more kids on the streets and school zones open in the mornings and afternoons. Students in the district have been on vacation since December 17, other districts in the valley get back to school later this week and early next week...
For kindergarteners, back to school time marks a return to the classroom and for many, their first experience with an all day class. Here are some tips for kinder parents.
Did you get in line for the big giveback back pack giveaway on Saturday at Morning Star Church? Big to describe the event was an understatement. Thousands of people showed up for the event early Saturday morning. Thanks the donations from the community and from members of Yakima's Morning Star Church five thousand backpacks full of school supplies were given away, saving a lot of parents a