Going Back To School!

It's August and it's back to school time!

"Really", you ask? 

"Already?" you ask?

"But it's August!" you say.

We hear you!

Many of us here at Purpleologist remember a time when going back to school meant going after Labor Day, never before! 

I just read this great article today on CNN.com which gives us a glimpse into the 'why, where and how' that shift of going back to school in July (gasp) and August (grump) happened! 

In short, as quoted form the CNN article: 

• An earlier start date gives teachers more instructional time before statewide assessment tests in the spring. Several experts agreed that this is one of the biggest factors pushing calendars back.

• Beginning in August allows students to complete the first semester before the December holiday break, rather than taking tests and turning in big projects after two weeks off. Teachers don't have to spend time reviewing material in January when they should be starting new lessons. 

• Starting early allows for a fall break in September or October and a winter break around February, in addition to breaks around Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Teachers are happier and kids behave better when they have more breaks throughout the year, said Rebecca Kaye, the Atlanta Public Schools policy and governance adviser, who makes the yearly calendar. "Learning is hard work, and teaching is hard work, and people need breaks," Kaye said. "We have gotten feedback from our employees that they need that time."

• When you start after Labor Day and end school in June, that last month is simply not taken as seriously. "That end of the year is perceived as being time that is sometimes not used to the maximum value," Kaye said. And in fact, when Atlanta schools ended in June, a lot of kids simply didn't show up after Memorial Day. "Even though we were having school after Memorial Day, people had it in their minds that school ended. It may seem ridiculous, but that's what happened."

• Many graduating students and staff members take summer courses at colleges and universities. Ending school around Memorial Day creates fewer conflicts for them.

Whether your (grand)child goes back to school in July, August or September, ONE THING has never changed!

"Choosing an outfit for the first day of school is still extremely important!"

Have we got a treat for you! 

GOING BACK TO SCHOOL IN PURPLE STYLE!

At PURPLEologist, we carry everything for the 'LOVER OF ALL PURPLE' to go back-to-school in style! We carry purple backpacks, purple watches, purple belts and purple ID tags.

Need something to stay warm this fall? We also have purple raincoats and purple hoodies in stock!

Looking for the perfect accessories to complement your purple outfits? Purple shoes and purple socks, a purple necklace ID holder and we even carry purple chargers! 

If you see something you want and you can't find it on our website, our quantities might be running low! 

No worries, please call our store at 

843-272-PRPL (7775)

and we can tell help you with your order by phone! 

Wishing you and your kids a wonderful 2015/2016 school year.