OCLS - Virtual Galleries - Back to School

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Kids' Back 2 School
Virtual Gallery

Library Programs | Library Online Resources | Library Materials | Web Sites

If you are viewing this page from home, you will need your Orange County resident library card to access some of the resources.

Preparing to Go Back to School

Registration requirements:

To register a child for the first time in any Florida school, you will need:

Birth certificate
Immunization records on an HRS 680 form for MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella), DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus) and OPU (polio)
Proof of a physical examination within the last year, or one scheduled within 30 days
Proof of residence, including a homestead exemption card, lease/rental agreement, notarized statement or declaration of domicile for residents new to Florida
Each first grader who attended a private kindergarten also will need a letter from that school stating that he/she has successfully completed kindergarten.

General School Supplies

Pencils
Erasers
Glue
Folders
Paper
Tissues
Crayons
Notebooks
Scissors

PS: The Legislature did not authorize any sales tax holidays for 2008.

Back to School Tips

Check the school's dress code before buying back to school clothing.

If your your middle-school child is anxious about mastering combination locks, ask if he or she can practice unlocking a locker when you visit the school.

Sit down and review the student handbook with your child.

For more Back to School Tips, visit http://www.ocps.net

Library Programs

Back to School Summer Bash

Join OCLS and the Eatonville Neighborhood Center for a day filled with stories, games, singing, dancing, music, food, and fun. Chill out to the street-corner jazz sound of musician Anthony Burke, Jr. have your face painted and enjoy back to school prizes.

Library Resources for Homeschooling

Attention homeschoolers! Take this opportunity to become familiar with homeschooling resources at your library!

Library Materials

Find the perfect read for your child:

For Your Child

Books for Your Teen

Book list for Parents

Browse this variety of titles about parenting and teen.

Web Sites

Back to School

Use these tips and make the transition from pool to school easy for your child. Also, find out what your child can expect on the first day of school.

Back to School in 5 Trouble-free Steps

Give your teen a strong trouble-free start this school year by following these five back to school steps.

Back to School Recipes

Looking for back to school recipes? Get ideas and healthy recipes that keep kids going!

Back to School Tips

Find back to school health and safety tips for your child from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Back to School: USA.gov
Government recommended resources for students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to school in the fall.

Celebrity School Days: MSNBC

See these stars when they were still hitting the books!

Great Web Sites for Kids
The American Library Association's contains a multitude of Web sites that cover school subjects.

Orange County Public Schools

Keep informed about the happenings in Orange County Schools. Get back to school tips and event details.

Orange County Council of PTA/PTSAs
News and advice for the PTA organizations of Orange County Florida.

Library Online Resources

General

Kindergarten Readiness
Is your child ready for kindergarten?
Learn about different ways your child can be better prepared when they enter kindergarten.

Online Databases

LearnATest
This online database provides access to numerous practice tests.

Opposing Viewpoints
A one-stop source for information on social issues that young adults might face.

Science Online

When it comes to science fair projects, this database can be your friend!

Browse the Education category of Online Databases for more valuable resources to help your child with school projects.

Virtual Galleries

Is your child studying a topic in History? We've got Virtual Galleries for that:

We also have Virtual Galleries on other subjects, such as American Presidents, Florida Nature, Hurricanes, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Classes & Videos

MyLibraryDV

Download and install MyLibraryDV and view videos at your own convenience. Your child can watch Boohbah, Caillou, Cyberchase, Liberty's Kids, and many more.

Standard Deviants Math Help
Watch these videos online if your child needs help with Math.

Virtual Classes

Does your child need to brush up on their computer skills? They can take a virtual class from home and get caught up!