Checklist

Six Weeks Before

• Schedule doctors appointments
• Send required forms to doctors
• Sign-up for fall sports and activities
• Sort through fall clothing: donate/hand down what no longer fits
• Sit down with your planners and write in the entire school calendar

One Month Before

• Purchase basic wardrobe necessities: backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles
• Purchase required school supplies
• Check progress on summer reading and math packets

Three Weeks Before

• Create an organization station in a convenient location

Two Weeks Before

• Start getting kids back into school routines
• Get your baby sitter schedule setup so you have some “me time”

One Week Before

• Schedule haircuts
• Make a favorite food list for each child’s lunch
• Stock-up on non-perishables
• Purchase homework supplies

Three Days Before

• Plan meals for the first week
• Grocery shopping for lunches and snacks

The Night Before

• Prepare lunches and snacks for school
• Pack supplies in backpacks
• Layout clothes for first day
• Set alarms clocks

First Day

• Enjoy it and get your tissues and cameras ready!