Back to School

Here are Some Great Back To School Tips!

To get the most out of the new school year, consider following these back-to-school tips! Some are for kids and some are for parents - so consider printing this page and sharing it with the rest of your family!

• Pack lunches the night before and refrigerate!
• Make sure backpacks are packed and ready to go the night before.
• Create a homework center. Stock with extra supplies needed to complete homework. Make sure it's not near a TV.
• Lay out clothes the night before.
• Create a special hamper in the laundry room for uniforms and other rush items.
• Each evening have a 30 minute family clean up time to get everything back in place.

Back To School Shopping!

• If you need to buy craft supplies, consider buying smaller glue and crayons. Space is limited and children sometimes lose these items easily.
• Remember school dress rules when buying clothing. Some schools have rules about the verbage appearing on t-shirts.
• Consider the new velcro straps for books as some schools require backpacks be stored upon arrival at school.
• Buy socks that are all the same for easy matching at laundry time.
• Buy a good and sturdy backpack and lunch box as these are probably the most abused. Skip the trendy stuff.
• Make sure you buy a lunch box or backpack that your small child can open easily.
• When buying shoes, buy extra shoelaces and polish if necessary.

Getting Psyched For
Back To School!

• About 2 weeks before school begins, start going to bed and getting up on a school schedule. On the weekend before school starts try to avoid any stressful plans for big events or trips. Don't forget to check out that bus schedule!
• Call your school or organization and get the facts about fall sports teams and social clubs. Don't be late or miss something!
• Make sure to get all immunizations and physicals completed.
• Make a master list of Mom and Dad's phone numbers, along with another 'back-up' adult to contact in case of emergency.
• If you have medical concerns make sure to meet with the school nurse prior to the first day, especially if medicine must be given at school.
• Make a check list of items easily forgotten at the last minute and hang it in an obvious place.
• Save 35 mm film canisters for change in lunchbox.
• Try to set up a time to meet the teacher; some schools provide this occasion.
• Make a calendar to place in a visible spot; fill in events and school vacation days.
• Make a special box that will hold forms from school which need special attention.

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