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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
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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