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First Steps<\/h3>\n

Ensure a smooth start to the school year! Keep the beginning organizational steps simple.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Make sure you know the start date\u00a0<\/strong>and keep an eye out for any long weekends shortly after, like Labor Day weekend.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Get familiar with any dress codes.<\/strong>\u00a0Coming back after summer is tricky, so make sure your child has warm weather clothes they can wear to school until it starts getting cooler.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Find your child’s exact school supply list on TeacherLists<\/strong><\/a> and shop right on your phone. If you don’t see your school’s lists online, you can easily upload the list yourself and shop from national retailers.<\/p>\n

Check Medical Requirements<\/h3>\n

Each school has its own medical requirements for each student. Be sure to call your doctor ASAP to snag a back-to-school check-up!<\/p>\n

\u2713 Most districts will require flu shots; check whether your child will need one<\/strong> before going back.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Make sure your child has all other required immunizations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2713 Schedule a physical exam<\/strong> if needed to participate in school activities.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Get your child\u2019s vision checked<\/strong> before school starts if he is due for an exam.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Notify the principal\u2019s office, the school nurse, and your child\u2019s teachers about any health problems or medications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Stock Up on Supplies<\/h3>\n

Getting your school supplies together is a rite of passage each year, whether in-store, curbside, or delivered to your home.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Shop the summer back-to-school supply sales<\/strong> for deals on pencils, notebooks, looseleaf paper, and printer ink. Try to buy enough of these basics to last you through the year because they\u2019ll cost more midyear.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Send them in with disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer<\/strong> when you can. They\u2019re always a valued item, especially when flu season arrives.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Along those lines, send your child with a small, refillable bottle of hand sanitizer<\/strong> in their lunch box so they\u2019ll have it nearby.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Find a reusable water bottle<\/strong> for your child to take to school. Label the bottle clearly with your child’s name in case they lose it at school.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Take a quick home inventory and put still-usable supplies in a container<\/strong>, and throw out or recycle the rest. Once you know what you have, you can shop for what you need from your child\u2019s exact school supply list on TeacherLists.<\/a><\/p>\n

Find Out About (and Plan for) Meals and Snacks<\/h3>\n

A healthy lunch<\/a> is an important part of the school day!<\/p>\n

\u2713 If you\u2019ll be packing lunches frequently, shop sales on lunch containers<\/strong> that can be cleaned and reused easily.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Look for items that are easy for kids to open themselves<\/strong> to reduce the number of people touching an item.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Spend some time brainstorming with your child<\/strong> about lunch options. Keep a list of mains (sandwiches, protein bars) and snacks, and allow them to mix and match.<\/p>\n

Other Ways To Help Your Child Prepare<\/h3>\n

Parents want to minimize the anxiety many children might experience when returning to school. While a new school year is exciting, many students are nervous about a new teacher, making friends, and of course, academics.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Discuss your child\u2019s feelings about starting school<\/strong>, and talk over any concerns they might have.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Talk with your child about their daily school schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2713 Have younger children memorize your home address<\/strong> and cell and work phone numbers.<\/p>\n

\u2713 Check your child’s progress on summer reading.\u00a0<\/strong>Are they on track? Have they completed their other summer homework assignments?<\/p>\n

\u2713 With your child most likely spending more time learning online, talk to them about online safety<\/strong> and being a good digital citizen.<\/p>\n

\u2713Begin practicing your back-to-school routine<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0before the school year starts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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