Goodies for out of town guest taking SAT II?

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<p>Some out of town family friends will be coming to our younger D’s bat mitzvah. One of their sons will be taking an SAT II that morning, so our friends registered him at a test center near us. Yes, I know, we’re all incredibly touched that they’re doing this. I’m thinking about what we can put in their hotel welcome basket* that would be especially welcome for a teenager taking an SAT II away from home. I’m thinking a pack of perfectly-sharpened number two pencils, a sharpener, some good erasers, a map from the hotel to the test site, and whatever is his favorite junk food. Any other ideas? </p>

<p>*Handed to the out of town guests at check in; filled with snacks, maps, and the weekend’s schedule.</p>

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<p>What a nice idea. Cool stainless water bottle, maybe?</p>

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<p>Since they may not think to bring something healthy for him to snack on during the breaks what about a couple of healthy snacks? Granola bars, fruit, etc. There are two 5 minute breaks where students really should be eating something healthy.</p>

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<p>A cheap scientific calculator? He probably has his own favourite calculator already, but I’m just throwing out ideas.</p>

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<p>How about a rolled-up t-shirt or baseball cap from his favorite sports team/college or maybe from your city/town…Maybe an I-tunes card??..Boys are harder than girls!!
Very thoughtful of you, BTW!</p>

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<p>Wonderful suggestions, thanks all. I’m waiting to find out what kind of junk food/healthy food he likes, and which subject test(s) (for the calculator; I think we’ll have D1’s available on loan if needed). I also came up with another idea: a stress squeeze ball or some thinking putty [Crazy</a> Aaron’s Puttyworld - Discover awesome stress toys, promotional products, and marketing gifts!](<a href=“http://www.puttyworld.com/]Crazy”>http://www.puttyworld.com/)</p>

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<p>How about a chocolate calculator?</p>

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<p>calculator batteries.</p>

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<p>^ooh, good ones. Now watch, he’ll just be taking a history test. ;)</p>

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<p>Some hard candy (sour balls or something) to slowly dissolve in his mouth during the test. I always liked to keep a slow, steady flow of sugar to the brain while taking exams.</p>

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<p>I was going to suggest the sharpened Number 2 pencils, but I see you’ve got that covered.</p>

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<p>I was going to suggest the “800 Bars” from the SAT prep book “Up Your Score,” but then I realized that you may be just a little busy getting ready for your child’s bat mitzvah. You’re so nice to think about your SAT-taking guest. Even if you don’t have time to bake, I still suggest putting snacks in the gift bag.</p>

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<p>You are so thoughtful!!! What a nice gesture!</p>

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<p>Oh, and SlitheyTov, mazel tov on your daughter becoming a bat mitzvah! Wishing much naches to the whole family!</p>