Back to School Checklist for [Child’s Name]

To Do

Complete registration

Get all recommended immunizations

Determine the school dress code

Request a list of necessary supplies from the school

Meet the teacher

Tour the school

Help your child memorize your home phone, work phone, and home address

Arrange transportation, designate a safe meeting spot, and practice the routine

If walking, walk your child to and from school a few times

If carpooling, introduce your child to all carpool drivers

If riding the bus, determine times and bus stops

Arrange for daycare

Plan a menu for breakfasts, packed lunches, and after-school snacks

Establish a homework location and schedule

Prepare a school calendar of all important events

Slip a note or photo into your child’s bag, for reassurance on their first day

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To Purchase

Clothing and shoes

Backpack

Lunch box

School books

Pens, pencils, crayons, markers

Pencil sharpener

Binder

Binder paper

Notebooks

Safety scissors

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