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If you’ve ever found yourself rummaging through cluttered shelves in search of that elusive spice or can of beans, you know a well-organized pantry is the heart of a functional kitchen. How do you do it? Here are a few tips to keep the pantry of your new Balmoral home as tidy as the day you moved in: Take It All Off Whittle down your inventory to just the basics ...

August 9 won’t just be any ordinary first day of school for young residents of Sierra Vista — it will be the first day of a brand-new school now open in the community. The Delbra Orum Nichols-Wilma Fountain Mock Elementary is expected to serve nearly 400 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in its first year. On an 18-acre site along Crystal View Drive ...

When Lago Mar students return to school on Aug. 22, they are in for a surprise — Dickinson ISD has made a few changes that will have a big impact on students. Take a look. Transition Day for Students Students starting school for the first time, moving to a new grade level or a new campus may experience anxiety. To ease them into the school year, Dickenson ISD has im ...

Humble ISD schools open their doors for the 2023-2024 school year on August 9. For some, it will be for the very first time. Starting kindergarten is an occasion for celebration and a few understandable jitters. Here are a few tips for ensuring a smooth start: Read Books About Starting Kindergarten A great way for parents to start the conversation about kindergarten i ...

Reading as they say, is fundamental. Studies show that children who read for pleasure do better in school, scoring higher on measures of comprehension, vocabulary and even math. Nurturing a love of reading is the greatest gift a parent can give a child. With the school bell about to ring for young Sierra Vista scholars, here are some tips for encouraging a life-long l ...