Communication with the School
- Attend any open houses or orientations to meet the teacher
- Fill out emergency contact sheet and any other required forms
- Make sure your child is up-to-date on immunizations and check-ups
- Notify school of any allergies or health problems your child has
- Review school dress code
- Review school holiday schedule
- Register for any after-school sports and activities
Back-to-School Shopping
- Check school website for list of required materials
- Buy school supplies
- Buy backpack
- Buy lunch box
- Buy uniforms, gym clothes, and other required clothing
- Buy basic wardrobe necessities, including shoes
- Buy needed equipment or supplies for sports and activities
Transportation
- Review bus route and areas of drop off and pick up (if applicable)
- Arrange carpool schedule (if applicable)
- Walk route to school with your child (if applicable)
- Arrange back-up transportation in case of emergencies
Meal-Planning
- Plan and shop for bag lunches and snacks (if applicable)
- Prepare school lunches (if applicable)
- Plan and shop for weeknight dinners
Miscellaneous
- Take your child for a back-to-school haircut
- Arrange after-school care (if applicable)
- Get back into earlier bedtime/morning routines
- Enjoy the final days of summer
Morning Routine Checklist
For Kids’
- Eat a healthy
breakfast
- Brush teeth, wash hands and face
- Get dressed
- Organize Backpack
-Homework
-Notebooks
-Schoolbooks
-Lunch/snack
-Pens and pencils
-Signed forms or slips
-Other projects
- Put on socks, shoes, and jacket
- Catch the bus
For Parents
- Wake up kids
- Prepare and serve breakfast
- Prepare lunch/snack
- Check backpacks
- Sign permission slips or other form
- Drive kids to school/Bus stop