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36 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 goodGUIDE ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL Probably the most noticeable transfor- mation occurs when a child enters mid- dle school. In addition to the obvious phys- ical changes of puberty hormones play evil tricks on moods and kids start to notice the opposite sex. Social pressure is beginning to rear its ugly head. According to Sonja Pegram Principal at Renner Middle School in Plano The tran- sition from elementary to middle school involves the element of the unknown along with the tall tales of big schools. Pegram explains that fifth graders start to worry about their transition to middle school around winter break of their fifth grade year. There is anxiety about impending homework study habits being tardy dealing with bullies and keeping up with the big kids. This often mitigates the excitement of moving on to bigger and better educational experiences. Unfortunately many of these exaggerations start with their fifth grade teachers explains Pegram. They are simply trying to give those last few pushes of preparation and in some cases they use these tactics to keep students from misbehaving or not getting early fifth-gradeitis much like senioritis. Though the transition from elementary school to middle school at first appears daunting students eventually realize their fears were unfounded and that they were overwhelmed by the unknown. Ch - Ch - Changes.- Changes lyrics by David Bowie The transition from elementary to middleschoolinvolvestheelement of the unknown along with the tall tells ofbig schools. - Sonja Pegram PARENT TO PARENT ADVICE Work with your child on a system of organization. We used an accordion binder labeled for each class. This gave a designated place for papers and homework. Have your child use an agendacal- endar to write down all homework. If there is no homework have the child mark with a large X. Take advantage of before school and after school tutoring. - Stephanie R. Plano Middle school brings a lot of new challenges between friends. Par- ents need to step back and let the kids learn how to handle these con- flicts. Try not to get involved unless absolutely necessary. - Amy B. Frisco Teach them to use their time wise- ly. Dont let them wait for the last minute to study for tests or com- plete projects. Other things always come up that need to get done. - Trish Z. Carrollton