I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words how grateful I am that you saw my daughter for all that she is today and all that she is yet to become. 
Tammie Sommer
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Monday, August 11, 2025
Posted by Pete
As the days of summer wind down, it’s time to start thinking about settling back into learning mode and the school year routine. As part of our series on how to manage summer slide, let’s look at the transition back to school.
How to Transition From Summer to School:
Reestablish Routines: Some routines need to be redeveloped such as sleep schedules or offering choices (“would you like to read and then go to bed or engage in screen time?”)
Emotional Check-Ins: Use a daily feelings chart or mood thermometer so kids can express how they’re feeling about school starting.
Role-Play Social Situations: Practice greetings, asking to join a game, or responding to conflict.
Revisit School Skills at Home: Use money to focus on math skills, make meals together and measure ingredients, and read together.
Going back to school isn’t just academic, it’s social and emotional, as well. A thoughtful transition helps reduce anxiety, frustration, and could make returning to a new routine more seamless. We hope you have a wonderful school year and we can’t wait to see all our students and families!
For more information and tips on summer slide go to sources like Edutopia, IXL Learning, and scholastic.com.
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I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words how grateful I am that you saw my daughter for all that she is today and all that she is yet to become.
Tammie Sommer
Julie Billiart Schools gave us hope after our daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability. At JB, she thrived in the small classes, received necessary therapies, and developed the self-confidence to ask for help when she needed it.
JB Parent
My kids love everything about JB and look forward to going to school every day and seeing their friends and teachers. JB is truly a one of a kind school enriching young lives everyday.
JB Parent
They have all the resources necessary, specialized to the individual learning of each child, and the heart that goes with it. I don't think we would have stayed in Ohio if it wasn't for JB!
JB Parent
All of the teachers and staff at JB are patient and willing to take the extra time to make sure we, as parents, understand and are comfortable.
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Julie Billiart Schools has helped my child become a better version of himself. The teachers and therapists at JB really know and understand how to reach children who learn differently.
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