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king off New Year by Rebekah V. Projects, tests, and stressful schedules can affect us in our schoolwork, but Ms. Hunsberger S et yo urself up fo r success - M s. H unsberger reminds us to ask for help before there is a problem and to make wise choices in what we do. Many of these tips and tricks can lead to a successful new start on a semester and give students a chance to better themselves in their studies. Writing notes help students study better and reading all the material helps in understanding the questions. Mr. Sunne says that he ?encourages students to give back in Do n?t t ry t o st ay o n vacat io n - M r. G esch some sort during their break and that becoming a well-rounded Christian/student is the most important part of education.? By using these ?tools?, a student has a greater potential of starting the new semester or year off successfully in their work. Here are a few more tips from teachers if you want to add them: Mr. Sunne: Enjoy your break but if you are bored or want to continue to build a better you, do Do so m et hing t hat challenges yo u - M r. S unne something that challenges you. Mr. Harrington: Focus on short-term goals and take it one step at a time. Ms. Hunsberger: Make wise choices about how you complete your work. When it gets busy, some options seem like good ideas to help you push through work faster, but those methods usually backfire and make more work for you and teachers.