{"id":833797,"date":"2024-08-03T22:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T02:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/top-10-tips-to-smoothly-kickstart-your-school-year\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:03:32","slug":"top-10-tips-to-smoothly-kickstart-your-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/top-10-tips-to-smoothly-kickstart-your-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips to Smoothly Kickstart Your School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_5363.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>August is already here, and many of you are gearing up for the new school year. I have a few tips for using the Nicole the Math Lady website that will help ensure a smooth and successful start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Log In Like a Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dust off your login credentials and make sure you can access your Parent Account by trying to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">log in<\/a>. If you\u2019ve forgotten your password, simply click on \u201cLost Your Password?\u201d and follow the steps to reset it. If you do not receive the reset email within a few minutes, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@nicolethemathlady\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@nicolethemathlady<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Plan Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm that your NTML plan is still active. Go here to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/docs\/when-does-my-plan-expire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check<\/a>&nbsp;on your plan and renew if needed. If you use a Purchase Order, make sure to submit to your school early because the school\u2019s process can get delayed at this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Assign Accordingly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure you have assigned the correct book for your student and also configured their accounts correctly. Go&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/docs\/how-do-i-change-the-student-account-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to get that done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Set Your Students Up for Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down each Student Username and Password on the inside cover of their math book. You can find your student\u2019s username on the \u201cManage Students\u201d tab of your Parent Account. And you can change their passwords&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/members\/me\/groups\/reset-student-password\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Gather Your Supplies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Round up those math textbooks, spiral notebooks and pencils. For something extra fun, but still practical, try eraseable colored pencils or gel pens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Check Your Tech<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your devices are ready to go and your browser is up to date. Bookmark the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">login page<\/a>, check your internet connection, and test those usernames and passwords one more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Consider an Upgrade<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have never used Online Grading, you should check it out. We\u2019ve heard from moms that it\u2019s a game-changer as far as saving them time. If you would like to try it out for free, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@nicolethemathlady\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@nicolethemathlady<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Be Patient<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your kids use the incorrect login information too many times, the system will lock out your IP address which means nobody in your home will be able to access the site. The best way to avoid this is to check your usernames\/passwords in advance and remind your kiddos to type very carefully. But, if you do get locked out, please be patient. The system will unlock you in an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Join Our Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not yet joined our Facebook group, please do! It\u2019s a great place to ask questions about our program and also get help on tricky math problems. You can do that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/nicolethemathlady\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Enjoy this Moment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there may be plenty to do to get the school year rolling, it\u2019s important to appreciate the incredible work we get to do as educators. It\u2019s truly amazing. I\u2019m wishing you a fantastic year of magical ahas and \u201cI get it now\u201d moments with your student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re so excited to kick off another amazing year of math adventures with you and your brilliant kiddos. If you have any questions or need assistance, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. We&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August is already here, and many of you are gearing up for the new school year. 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