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