Getting Your Country Club House Ready for Back to School

Posted by Jean-Luc Andriot on Friday, August 11th, 2017 at 8:43pm.

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Single-Family Communities Focus on Students in Boca Raton

If you live anywhere in Boca Raton, whether you’re in a luxury condominium or a country club estate, it’s time to focus on getting the children back into school. Communities such as Boca West and the Polo Club are all taking extra precaution as kids will once again be crowding the streets and boarding buses to make this year’s attendance. In this week’s blog, we wanted to give you a few tips on making back to school safe, straightforward and pleasant.

Use Caution with School Buses on the Road

While most of the country club estates in Palm Beach County are gated communities, there’s still plenty to of reason to use precaution. For instance, even if your child catches a ride with you to school, there will be plenty of buses sharing the roadways with you. You will want to keep in mind when following behind a bus; you need to pay attention to when they stop and who might be boarding or exiting that vehicle. Many kids get excited and can’t maintain their activity. Further, they might not be watching for you and dart into the street. So, remember to keep your distance and your eyes on scanning for any possible little ones.

Palm Beach County School’s Linking Transportation

Next, if your child needs to use the school’s transportation, then visit the Palm Beach School website to find the proper route. Even if you live in a place such as the Polo Club, there’s plenty of school buses in the area to get your child to and from school safely. We’ve provided the link for you to reference here at the Palm Beach Schools website.

Keep Your Eye Out for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Near the Colleges

Even if you don’t have school aged children living with you, there’s no doubt they will be present, and it takes a community to protect them. Also, the college kids who attend Palm Beach State and Florida Atlantic University need the residents and travelers watch over them when crossing streets or riding bicycles. Besides being mindful of the teens and young adults, it might make sense to select alternative routes for commuting. You can avoid the main roads such as Glades and Jog to help alleviate some of the congestion.

Avoid Traffic at Town Center by Buying School Supplies Online

Regardless of the traffic, you’ll also find many of the shoppers flocking at the Town Center and Mizner Park. If you are a parent who resides in any of the high rises, you may find there’s better luck buying back to school supplies online than heading off to the department store. Although things like clothing can be somewhat tough to gauge when it comes to sizes, it’s still easier than fighting off the mob of shoppers heading to the mall.

Get Your Home Back to School Ready

Besides, clothes shopping and traffic safety, many people find they need to get their homes ready for back to school season. There’s plenty you can do to organize the whole family as well as your estate that will make the year a breeze.

Donate Outdated and Non-Fitting Clothing

First, purge all the previous year’s fashions and clothing that no longer fits your child. Donate your used items to places like the Salvation Army or other nonprofit organization. Not only will the kid’s closets be neater, but you'll also be helping other children in Boca Raton.

Designate a Study Area for Your Student at Your Estate

Next, make your home school friendly by designating study areas and office space for them to focus. Install lower hooks and cubby boxes in your kitchen or their rooms. You can also create an inbox for things like homework and other important documents that require your attention. You’ll find the more you include structure, the more your home will operate smoothly.

Get onto a Good Routine

After you’ve prepared your home for study time and back to school activity, then start your children with a good routine. Most parents will get their kids back to school ready by having them launch a bed schedule a week before they return to classes. Having a bed time will not only help them recharge but designating sleep-time also prevents a lot of useless rhetoric before bed time. 

Set Aside Family Time

In addition to sleeping, make time for family. Often, parents and kids alike are scrambling throughout the school year with plenty of activity. Whether your child is into sports or taking tennis lessons at the clubhouse, you’ll want to set some time aside for the whole family’s recreation. When you live in a neighborhood such as Boca Isles, you can spend a day at the Coconut Cove Waterpark or hike at Daggerwing. Whatever the case may be, make sure you plan this time wisely and make it non-school related. Although your child’s studies are critical to their future, so is having a close relationship with your students.

Visit Local Museums and Attractions in Boca Raton

Furthermore, find local attractions your kids can use as educational fun. Even the families who live in Delray Lakes has plenty of galleries, museums and science centers to help them create content for things like school papers. Besides their writing endeavors, children are inspired by visiting places such as Kravis for Performing Arts and the Norton Art Museum. These are also excellent resources to help older students find scholarship opportunities.

Take Time to Pamper Yourself During School Season

Nonetheless, don’t forget to spend time making yourself ready for back to school season. Staying up late, doing load after a load of laundry and remembering to take a chance to indulge in some pampering can lead to significant stress. Homeowners are already anxious enough, so no extra outside stimulation is necessary. Visit the spa, go for a ride on your boat, or curl up with a good book. The point is, you want to be healthy and deserve to be happy even with backpacks, and books were thrown everywhere. Whether the kids have gone off to college or are just starting kindergarten, you need to keep your wits about you.

Before You Know it, Kids will Be on Break

At the same time, you need to do some self-indulgence, bear in mind, having the kids go back to school is frequently a blessing. The house is quieter throughout the day. Take advantage of the peace, quiet and tranquility while you can. Before you know it, the school bell will be ringing, and spring break will be here.

In closing, your country club home or penthouse is your retreat and escape. Kids make any home a paradise, and we hope you take the time to focus on your child as well as the community. We wish all the parents and children the best for this year’s back to school in Boca Raton.

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