Montclair Magazine Back to School 2017 | Page 20

list Before the Bell Rings Be prepared for back-to-school with this checklist BACK TO SCHOOL ✓ WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKPACK? Back-to-School for many kids also means back to cool – as in what’s the latest trend, styles and fashion statements for the fashion-conscious student. Here’s a list of some stores to help kids make the grade in looking good on the first day. The proper school supplies are essential for school studies, keeping organized, creating projects and staying on top of your game. They also play an important part in making learning fun. Pencil in a trip to one of these stores to outfit your backpack. Over the Moon 619 Valley Road, Upper Montclair (973) 746-1728 Learning Express 596 Valley Road, Upper Montclair (973) 746-4020 Dirt & Noise Kidproof Clothing 43A Church St., Montclair (973) 655-0572 Staples Bloomfield Plaza 135 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield (973) 259-1411 The Children’s Place 10 Franklin St., Bloomfield (973) 748-9200 Montclair Stationery 612 Valley Road, Upper Montclair (973) 509-8345 Parcel 608 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair (973) 744-7700 Paper Boutique 211 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair (973) 744-6229 18 BACK TO SCHOOL 2017 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE ✓ HEALTHY EATING 101 Food for thought: Did you know a healthy lunch is the smart way to stay alert in class, fuel your energy cells and stimulate your brain throughout the day? Healthy eating can also be fun and filling. Check out these stores that offer to make the best of the brown bag lunch. And remember, there’s more to healthy eating than an apple a day. Whole Foods Market 598 Valley Road, Montclair (973) 746-5110 Manhattan Juice Bar & Cafe 212 Glenridge Ave., Montclair (973) 744-4100 Purple Dragon Co-Op (membership-driven, requires participation) 289 Washington St., Glen Ridge (973) 429-0391 THINKSTOCK ✓ LOOKING COOL FOR