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Heading Back to School By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette
It’s time to head back to school everyone. The lazy days of summer are giving way to the scheduled days of learning, school sports and kids making new friends. This is our back-to-school issue for 2026 and we’re writing it for everyone, but with parents top of mind. In this issue we’re going to focus on things ranging from the importance of good daily
attendance for students, all the way to the student and adult challenge of digital eye fatigue. The latter is certainly something we have all encountered with the modern-day phenomenon of “screen time.” We are going to start by looking at the importance of good school attendance. So much research has been done on this, connecting good attendance from the very start of a child’s school years to higher achievement not only in school but in life. Please be sure and read “The Value of Good Attendance” to learn more. Continued on page 4 “The Beautiful Stone Church at the Top of the Park”
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Heading Back to School We are also going to look at how you can take your child’s learning beyond the classroom. As an example, baking has lots of fractions – a cup-anda-half of this, a teaspoon of that (how many teaspoons make a tablespoon?), and so forth. Addition, subtraction and multiplication – they can all be done with autumn leaves that have fallen from the trees. In “Learning Outside the Classroom,” we give you insights into how to use hands-on experiences to help your child see their studies differently. The story in this issue that applies to both adults
and students is digital eye fatigue. In our era of almost constant screen time, the American worker spends an average of seven hours a day in front of a screen working either at the office or at home. And students are spending more and more time in front of screens as well. There is a range of symptoms involving the eyes, the muscles of the neck and more that we will take a look at in “How to Avoid Digital Eye Fatigue.” Now, as your child is heading into the new school year, they might also be going to a new school. Some children feel anxiety about that – and maybe you do too. Be sure and read “Parent Checklist: Prepping for a New School” for tips that could help ease the situation.
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And lastly, we take an important look at peer pressure, which hits hardest in school. This is a big topic you should address with your child while also giving them permission to use you as the “bad guy” so they can get out of situations that are uncomfortable for them. Read “Helping Kids Handle the Peer Pressure” for some workable ideas. So that’s our issue. We hope it has value for you. We also hope you will join us next time when we start “getting ready for fall.” See you then! Google Reviews
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As a parent, you want to make sure your child is fully prepared as they get ready to start a new school year at a new school. Preparing a child for a new school involves establishing consistent routines early, validating their emotions and concerns, and familiarizing them with the new school environment. By taking time to tour the campus with your child, ease them back into a structured sleep schedule, and talk openly about their expectations, you can significantly reduce their back-to-school jitters. The benefits of doing these things will be very important for your child’s comfort and success in their new surroundings. Here’s a comprehensive “parent checklist” to help you make sure your child is ready for the excitement and challenges ahead.
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3. Mental Health Check-In The transition back to school or to a new school can be challenging for some children. Check in with your child to see how they are feeling about the upcoming school year. If they are anxious or stressed, consider scheduling a visit with a school counselor to help them navigate their feelings. 4. Important Conversations Peer Pressure and Vaping: Vaping is a significant issue among school-aged children. Have an open and honest conversation about vaping. Explain the health risks involved and the importance of making healthy choices.
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By taking the time to check off these tasks you can really set your child up for success. Remember, open communication and support are key components for helping your child navigate the challenges and excitement of a new school and a new school year.
6. Support Their Academic Preparation Review Last Year’s Material: If relevant, spend some time going over last year’s material to refresh your child’s memory and build confidence for the new school year. Set Goals: Help your child set academic and personal goals for the new school year. Discuss
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One of the toughest challenges for kids is peer pressure. Obviously, school is the main place the peer pressure is felt and has to be dealt with. For parents, one of the biggest concerns is that same peer pressure, particularly because as the parent you aren’t generally around when the pressure is being applied.
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confidence for resisting peer pressure is by practicing "no” scripts at home. Also, have practice sessions where you encourage them to use you as the "bad guy" excuse. Another thing to do is establish an emergency text code they can send you quickly when they start to sense trouble. Teach them to act quickly in those situations. Also, help them build their self-esteem. Praise them for things they do, especially things that are quite unique to them. By building strong selfesteem in your child you will help them feel the value of their own boundaries over temporary social approval.
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Establish Actionable Strategies Equipping your child to navigate peer pressure successfully involves several proactive, actionable strategies: • Role-Play Scenarios: Practice realistic "whatif" situations together. Give them exact phrases to use, like changing the subject ("Let's go do this instead") or making a quick exit ("I've got to get home"). • The "Blame Game" Pass: Tell your child it is perfectly fine to use you as an excuse to get out of a tough spot. Remind them they can say, "My parents will ground me forever if I do that". Continued on page 12
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• Establish a Safe Word: Set up a secret text or word that your child can send you anytime they need an excuse to leave a gathering or require you to pick them up without losing face in front of friends. • Build a Strong Identity: Celebrate your child’s unique hobbies, interests, and quirks. Kids who feel appreciated at home and have high self-esteem
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are much less likely to seek validation through risky or uncomfortable behaviors due to peer pressure. • Review Core Values: Discuss your family’s values and boundaries ahead of time, ensuring they know what crosses the line. Guidance for Different Ages Kids entering kindergarten and elementary school are still pretty self-focused, so it’s a good time to help them start thinking about others. Help them act with kindness and encourage them to try to understand another’s perspective.
As children enter middle school, two aspects of peer relations become more prominent. One is how well a child fits in with peer groups. The other is the development of one-on-one friendships, which can blossom even if a kid doesn’t fit in with a crowd. One of the most important things a parent can do at this age is to nurture the child’s selfconfidence. Middle school is also a good time to guide children toward making their own decisions about peer issues, while communicating that you’re there to support and counsel them.
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Learning Outside the Classroom SOURCE: Various
Learning beyond the classroom means exploring the world through hands-on experiences. It takes your child’s education beyond textbooks and lectures. This helps build soft skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. With realworld learning you help connect your child’s
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environments – like the supermarket or a local park – into interactive classrooms that help your child see learning in a completely new way. When you have an opportunity to do this, encourage hands-on practice. With baking you can teach fractions. Because reading is such a fundamental skill, read with your child daily to build comprehension and foster curiosity by celebrating effort over just grades. 1. Hands-On Exploration Bring abstract concepts to life through direct interaction with the world. Allow your child to get their hands dirty by planting a garden, tracking weather patterns, or doing simple physics experiments in the backyard. • Math: Use sticks, stones, or leaves for sorting, pattern-making, and measuring. • Science: Use magnifying glasses to observe insects or collect leaf samples for tree identification. 2. Community and Cultural Engagement Learning extends far beyond your immediate surroundings. Utilize local institutions and virtual resources to spark new interests and reinforce academic skills. • Local Attractions: Plan visits to historical sites, nature preserves, science centers, or local art
galleries to foster critical thinking. • Virtual Tours: When travel isn't feasible, explore world-famous museums, zoos, and global landmarks using virtual tours. 3. Integrating Daily Routines Frame daily life as a continuous learning opportunity rather than another structured lesson. This reduces pressure and shows how education applies to the real world. • Literacy: Maintain a daily reading routine – whether it's bedtime stories or independent reading. • Critical Thinking: Discuss current events at Continued on page 17
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the dinner table or have the learner explain what they learned at school to instill autonomy and confidence Why Learning Matters There are numerous reasons why real-world learning matters. When your child is learning things out in everyday life, it can help them see something differently and may give them a clearer understanding of a complex idea. By seeing things in person, it can become easier to grasp for your child. Remember that some people are “visual learners” and seeing how something works with their own eyes can make a difference in how quickly someone understands an issue. As your child’s overall understanding increases, their confidence and self-esteem will also increase, fueling their desire to learn more. Beyond Classroom Learning There are many ways to help your child learn beyond the classroom. For instance, community
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volunteering. This is something you can do with your child. With community volunteering your child’s world can expand. By helping local organizations your child can meet new people, apply skills they already have and generally learn about their community beyond their own personal experience. If your child is older, there are opportunities for them to be an intern. By interning with a local company or museum, your child can work with professionals in a range of professional environments to gain skills they will actually be able to build on for future jobs. In some cases, they will learn that skills they already have are a foundation for the new skills they will take on as an intern.
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The Value of Good Attendance SOURCE: Various
As a parent it is very important to have an understanding of the value of good school attendance for your child – not just in the near term, but in the long term as well. A missed school day is a lost opportunity for your child to learn. While teacher effectiveness is the strongest schoolrelated factor of student success, chronic student absence reduces even the best teacher's ability to influence and provide core learning opportunities. There is proven research showing a very strong relationship between student attendance and student achievement. For instance, did you know that missing just 10% of the school year – which equates to about 18 days out of a 180-day calendar, or just two days a month – is classified as chronic absenteeism? This threshold drastically increases the risk of a student falling behind or eventually dropping out. Good attendance ensures continuous academic progress. Being present in school also builds crucial
social-emotional skills, fosters friendships and an understanding of different perspectives, and instills lifelong professional habits like punctuality and reliability. On the other hand, missed days create gaps that quickly snowball into falling behind and learning difficulties. Higher Achievement Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. What’s interesting is that this relationship between attendance and achievement can appear very early in a child's school career. A recent study looking at young children found
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that absenteeism in kindergarten was associated with negative first grade outcomes. Once the absentee pattern is established, it can lead to other negative outcomes such as greater absenteeism in subsequent years and lower achievement in reading, math, and general knowledge. Benefits of Regular Attendance Here are three key benefits of regular attendance in school: • Higher Academic Achievement: Learning is a cumulative process. Consistent presence in class is directly linked to higher test scores, reading proficiency, and a drastically increased likelihood of high school graduation. This achievement not only benefits a student during their time in school at all levels, but increases their ability to function in professional settings throughout life. • Social Development: Schools provide a crucial developmental environment for peer interaction, conflict resolution, the building of empathy, and an understanding of others. These skills are not only key to the student’s success in school, but lay the foundation for success outside of school, as well as through one’s professional career. Continued on page 20
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• Workforce Preparation: Employers heavily value reliability and accountability. Good attendance habits built in early education translate to responsible and successful behaviors in higher education and the workplace. The Effect Later in Life The effects of lost school days build up one
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Submitted by Marjorie Hedmeck, SPL Trustee The Slatington Public Library Board of Trustees continues to search for a Library Director. Please visit the library website at slatingtonlibrary.org for additional details. We are also seeking a resident of Slatington Borough to join the Board of Trustees. If you are curious about this position, please contact the library or a board member for more information. The library is always looking for volunteers for events and tasks to help keep things running smoothly. Please contact the library if you
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Learn how to support Purple Martins at Tap Talks Workshop Submitted by Ingrid Garcia
Penn State Extension will offer a workshop at Hammerhead Hops and Grill exploring how water, native plants and healthy habitats support Purple Martins and practical ways to support the species through conservation. “Tap Talks: Wetlands, Water Quality and Purple Martins” will occur from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, at Hammerhead Hops and Grill, 326 Main St., Northampton. Purple Martins are the largest swallows in North America and rely almost entirely on human-made nesting colonies throughout the eastern United States, according to organizers. In this Tap Talks session, participants can discover why southeastern Pennsylvania is a stronghold for these remarkable birds and learn about ongoing research findings supporting their conservation. Additionally, speakers will explore how scientists track the movement of young Purple Martins after they leave the nest, why their dispersal patterns matter when planning new nesting colonies and how participants can help agencies such as the Pennsylvania Game Commission strengthen Purple Martin populations for future generations. Penn State Extension offers this event at no charge. Organizers note that space is limited, so preregistration is required. The registration deadline is Aug. 25. More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/ tap-talks-wetlands-water-quality-and-purplemartins. The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers who, in return, educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university research and recommendations.
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Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods. One reason is because viewing a computer or digital screen often makes the eyes work harder. As a result, the unique characteristics and high visual demands of computer and digital screen viewing make many individuals susceptible to the development of vision-related symptoms. American Screen Time The average American worker spends seven hours a day on the computer either in the office or working from home. And students, often from a very early age, are spending more and more time on their screens as well. Digital eye strain, also known as Computer Vision Syndrome, describes a group of eye and vision-related issues caused by prolonged use of digital screens like computers, phones, and tablets. Symptoms include dry or irritated eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and neck or shoulder pain. To help alleviate digital eyestrain, follow the 20-20-20 rule: take a 20-second break to view something 20
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significantly less—sometimes up to 50% less— while looking at screens, which causes the tear film to evaporate, leading to dry eyes. • Focusing Demands: Digital screens often feature low contrast, screen glare, and pixelated text that forces your eyes to work harder to focus. • Viewing Distances: Holding devices too close or positioning screens at improper angles places extra stress on eye muscles. Common Symptoms and Body Side Effects The physical discomforts of extended screen time can manifest in several ways: • Visual: Blurry vision – trouble seeing clearly or trouble refocusing between near and far objects, and sensitivity to light leading to avoidance or discomfort from bright screens or harsh room lights • Ocular: Dry eyes leading to burning sensations, itching, redness, or a gritty feeling from blinking less. • Eye Strain: Digital Eye Fatigue can also lead
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Future physicians take first step in Medical careers submitted by Samuel Kennedy
The Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Class of 2030 was honored Friday, Aug. 7, during the 2026 White Coat Ceremony at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. Forty-three first-year medical students who will complete all four years of their medical education at Bethlehem-based Temple/St. Luke’s received their white coats, a longstanding symbol of their entry into the medical profession and commitment to patient care. Among this year’s class are several students with deep ties to the Lehigh Valley, including Saucon Valley native MacKenzie Johnstone and Northampton native Anthony Aulisio. Both students bring personal experiences that inspired their pursuit of medicine and, ultimately, their decision to train close to home. Johnstone, who was born with the rare genetic condition Kartagener’s Syndrome, received much of her medical care through St. Luke’s while growing up. Those experiences helped shape her
interest in medicine and fostered an appreciation for the physicians who guided her care. “I am incredibly excited to begin medical school in the community where I grew up. Training at St. Luke’s is especially meaningful because it gives me the opportunity to learn within the same health system that has cared for my family and me for many years,” shared Johnstone. “I look forward to learning from outstanding physicians, serving the Lehigh Valley community, and developing the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to become an excellent physician.” For Aulisio, the journey is equally personal. Born at St. Luke’s, he first discovered his passion for medicine while serving as an EMT at a summer camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additional volunteer work in Honduras, where he helped provide health education in a community with limited access to care, reinforced his commitment to Continued on page 34
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Lehigh Township Historical Society News submitted by Ruth Hall Kent
Thanks to all who supported our recent BBQ to GO Take Out Dinner fundraiser. We hope everyone enjoyed their food. Next year’s event may land in spring, so watch for our ads. The Society’s Annual Fall Mum Sale and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, September 19th starting at 9 am to 1 pm on the porch at the Historical Centre in Pennsville. We are ending the sale an hour earlier than prior years; however, any leftover mums and baked goods will also be
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Colin Horner was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the third of five children of Charles Horner Jr. He was a military brat, so he moved around frequently as a child. Colin attended George Washington University in 1976. His first job was in Arlington, Virginia. He now works in Tysons, Virginia. He has six children: four in Northern Virginia, one in Japan, one in Austin, Texas, and one in Pensacola, Florida. Colin has 10 grandchildren. He keeps busy as a volleyball official. He did not know about Jane Horner. His daughter worked on the family tree in 2021 and told him Jane Horner was the first woman killed in what is now Northampton County. He had a volleyball tournament in Philadelphia and visited Horner’s Cemetery as a side trip.
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Once a week, in the early years at Lehigh Township Elementary School, students brought their bank books, for “Bank Day”, where students deposited their savings to the Walnutport State Bank. Pictured here is teacher, Mrs. Virginia Kleintop, in 1959, with her first-grade students. Note the list of magic words posted on the desk for children to learn and practice daily.
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Approximately in 1945, this photo was taken of teacher, Mrs. Alice Anthony, with her students at the Upper Danielsville One-Room Schoolhouse, located on Blue Mountain Drive, where grades 1 to 6 were taught. Thanks to Nikolai Taras, for his help with the info of this photo, who was a student in this photo.
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Backpack Safety 101: Protecting Kids From the Weight of School
As students head back to school, backpacks are once again becoming an everyday necessity. But while a backpack may seem harmless, carrying one that is too heavy or wearing it incorrectly can lead to neck, shoulder and back discomfort. A good rule of thumb is to keep a child’s
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Driving Safely in a School Zone: Slow Down, Stay Alert As summer comes to an end and a new school year begins, local roads once again become busier with school buses, parents dropping off children, pedestrians, bicyclists and students walking to and from school. For drivers, that means it is time to slow down, stay focused and pay extra attention in school zones. Slow down and follow posted speed limits. School zones often have reduced speed limits because children can be unpredictable. A few extra seconds of travel time is worth giving students the time and space they need to cross safely. Be especially cautious around school buses. When a school bus stops and activates its flashing red lights or stop arm, drivers must stop as required by law. Never attempt to pass a stopped school bus. Children may be crossing the road, and they may not always be visible until they step out from in front of or behind the bus. Watch for crossing guards and pedestrians. A child walking or riding a bicycle may not always be paying attention to traffic. Drivers should approach crosswalks slowly, yield as required and be prepared for pedestrians to enter the roadway. Put the phone away. Distracted driving is dangerous anywhere, but particularly around schools where there may be children, buses and frequent stops. Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Expect the unexpected. Children may chase a ball into the street, dart across a road or suddenly change direction while riding a bicycle. Drive defensively and leave plenty of room to react. Parents can help, too. Talk with children about using crosswalks, looking both ways before crossing, following crossing guards' instructions
and staying alert around parked cars and school buses. The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for families and communities. By slowing down, eliminating distractions and watching carefully for children, drivers can help make sure everyone gets to school—and home—safely. This school year, give yourself a little extra time, put distractions aside and remember: school-zone safety is everyone's responsibility.
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Lappawinzo Community Yard Sale: September 5, 2026, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants Wanted. FMI/or to sign up Contact Jess Overholt 484-7079785 (8/20)
Gentleman, age 58, clean, healthy and financially secure. Seeks romantic female age 25-55 for companionship , friendship, etc. any race ok. Will help support right woman. Call or text Joseph at 835-263-8241, leave message (10/1)
3 bedroom mobile home for sale in Walnutport. Good living conditions, needs some TLC, very quiet neighborhood, PRICE REDUCED ask for details. Call Maria 484-794-0756 (9/3)
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Help Wanted MECHANIC WANTED Looking for Part/Full-Time Auto Mechanic. Must have valid license & some experience in automotive repair/maintenance by LVIA Airport. Call or leave message at 610-266-5169. (9/3)
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