You Tell Us: Memorable First School Days?

Take a trip down memory lane.

The kids are either back in the classroom already or are starting school soon. So we thought it would be fun to ask what your memorable first school days were. What about your first day of high school? First day of seventh grade?  What made first school days memorable then? The smell of the air becoming crisp? Your new school clothes? Seeing all your friends and other kids you haven't seen? Meeting your new teachers and comparing class schedules with friends? And of course, what are some funny anecdotes you'd like to share? Discuss in the comments below.

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How to Use Canton Patch this School Year

Five things principals, educators, PTA members, parents and students need to know.

The school year is approaching, and Canton Patch will be there to cover all the big news for all of Canton's schools. But we can’t do it without your help. To make sure you get the most out of Patch this school year, we invite you to get active in the news-gathering process. There are five things you can do to make sure your school and its students get all the coverage they deserve from Patch: You can also become a blogger and share your school's news directly with Patch readers on a regular basis. To find out more about using Patch this school year, just email Canton@patch.com. 

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Lunch Box Memories

Do you remember your favorite lunch box? Today's kids have as many options as ever but nothing will take the place of the Partridge Family or Scooby-Doo.

Lunch boxes have changed in design and shape over the years, but the basic idea is the same. Along with space inside for a cold drink, sandwich and snack, the cover is devoted to a favorite cartoon, character, TV show or movie.  That's why Justin Bieber and Darth Vader and Japanese cartoon characters are staring out at shoppers from the shelves of Target. Back in the '70s, the lunch boxes were aluminum. In the '80s, they gave way to plastic. Vintage lunch boxes now are highly collectible. They are displayed as collections in people's homes, and sometimes they get their own art gallery shows. (Yes, I've gone to one.) Do you remember a favorite lunch box? What was it? Have a picture handy? Share it with Patch!

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Welcome Back, Canton Students

Canton students kicked off the new school year Tuesday.

Welcome back, Canton students! Summer flew by and the school year officially kicked off Tuesday in Canton. In their rain gear, the kids hit the school bus for the first time since June. Although the Galvin Middle School did not have power for the first few hours, it was a successful first day all around, according to Superintendent of Schools Jeff Granatino. The school had emergency lighting for the first few hours and by 9:00 a.m., power was restored, Granatino said at a Tuesday meeting. Also, despite power being out to the high school for several days due to Tropical Storm Irene, teachers and staff were able to prep their classrooms and set up for the new school year. Granatino said he was "proud of the work teachers and staff did. It …

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Foxborough Charter School Looks Forward To January

New classroom building opens then. Classes start Tuesday in modulars.

Foxborough Regional Charter School students start the school year Tuesday, but will end the school year in a slightly different place. All kids will move into the 27-classroom middle and high school addition in January, Executive Director Mark Logan said. The school serves about 1,200 students from 20 area communities including Attleboro, Avon, Brockton, Canton, Easton, Foxboro, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater and Wrentham. The new classrooms will replace the K-12 school's 26 modular classrooms. The charter school has had modular classrooms since 2004, adding more since then. The construction will delay the charter school's traditional …

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Celebrating the New School Year: Share Your Back to School Photos with Patch

From kindergarten to college, send your favorite back to school photos to Canton Patch.

Back to school time, already? Seems like summer just began and now it is the return of backpacks, sports practice and school lunches. Canton Patch wants to share your best photos. From kindergarten to college, uniforms to new-school outfits and dorm gear, send your snapshots of your favorite students and brag a bit! Send your back-to-school photos to lisa.gentes@patch.com Canton Patch will publish all submitted photos on the site. Happy new school year!

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Canton's September 3 Edition

Here are some deals to help you get the most out of this last long weekend of the summer and get ready for back to school.

Deal 1: Sidewalk Sale at the Village Shoppes How It Works: Enjoy some back to school savings from all the merchants, plus some free samples at Especially for Pets and Hilliards, pumpkin painting at Ceramics a la Carte and special guests and entertainment on Saturday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Village Toy Shop will have a visit from Wally the Green Monster and balloon animals, too. Good Through: Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 only.   Deal 2: 40% off at Justice How It Works: "Like" Justice on Facebook and receive a coupon for 40% off your next purchase. Good Through: September 5.   Deal 3: Free Admission to Blue Hills on Discovery Days How It Works: Mass Audubon is offering Free Admission to the Blue Hills Trailside …

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Back to School in Canton: Share Your Favorite Photos with Patch

Send your best shots to Canton Patch.

Back to school time, already? Seems like summer just began and now it is the return of backpacks, sports practice and school lunches. Canton Patch wants to share your best photos. From kindergarten to college, uniforms to new-school outfits and dorm gear, send your snapshots of your favorite students and brag a bit! Send your back-to-school photos to lisa.gentes@patch.com Canton Patch will publish all submitted photos on the site. Happy new school year!

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Hallway Happenings

In the Schools: Canton's August 30 Edition

It's back-to-school time in Canton.

Welcome Back! After reporting about summer camps and activities for the past few months, columnist Julie Fay is again writing “In the Schools” as we begin another school year. Best wishes for a successful academic year, and be sure to send your school news to patchschools@gmail.com.  St. John’s Opening Day Congratulations to teachers, parents and students at St. John the Evangelist School today, the opening day of the 2011-12 school year. Students in kindergarten through grade 8 are in classes today, with pre-k students beginning tomorrow. Have a great year!  Canton Public Schools Important Dates September 1 First day for CPS teachers; Hansen kindergarten orientation (evening) Luce, JFK & Hansen first grade orientation (evening) September …

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