The
back to school issue of After school all stars came out today. The newsletter
contained some important back to school tips and motivations and awareness for
keeping kids in school and involved.
“With
summer soon coming to an end and kids heading back to school, we all have a part
to play in helping children succeed in school and life. Even when it doesn’t
seem like it, the kids in our lives are looking to us for encouragement, safety
and inspiration. We are their examples, and we have the power to choose the kind
of example we will set. …”

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It is easy to doubt the power we have when kids seem so
much more interested in other influences: television, movies, video games,
music, celebrities, and their friends, but the truth is, children who have
relationships with caring adults do better and go farther in school. In fact,
research shows that a home environment that encourages learning contributes more
to student " achievement than income, education level or cultural background. By the time I turned 15, I had been arrested several times and had many run-ins with the law. If it weren’t for my parents and other caring adult influences in my life encouraging me to get involved in an after school program, I would not have become the man that I am today. I am a walking, talking example of what a program like this can accomplish.

Keeping kids safe, taking an active interest in helping them learn, and building strong adult-child relationships are the cornerstones of After-School All-Stars. I urge you to get involved and do the same. You can create an environment that supports learning by talking to the children in your life about what they have learned, supporting their curiosity, and encouraging them to set high goals for the future. Make the choice to be a positive role-model. The future depends on it!

Stay Strong,

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, National Spokesperson for After-School All-Stars

Back to School Tips
Education is a partnership, and children are more likely to succeed if they have the support of parents, teachers, and adult mentors. As the nation’s children head back to school, here are a few tips to keep them safe and help them achieve:
Avoid chaos and make a smooth transition from summertime to school time by beginning to change the family schedule in advance of the first day of school. Establish routines which include regular bed and meal times.