Tips to ease transition from Summer to School

Since school is starting in just a few weeks, please make sure you and your child have discussed the following to make it a smooth transition back to school.

• Look at school supply list and make a final shopping trip.
• Talk about school morning routine.
• Identify the "Homework Zone" (the kitchen or den is usually the best area to set up calendars, school schedule and phone numbers).
• Keep important phone numbers for the school in your cell phone (office, nurse, counselor).
• Practice saying your phone number, address and bus number.
• Get your child an alarm clock- and practice using it.
• Get kids to bed earlier every night and wake them up earlier each morning.
• Check what time the bus comes.
• Talk positively about what to expect from this school year and make goals (reading daily, honor roll, etc).

The night before:

1. Layout clothes and backpack (with school supplies and schedule).
2. Pack lunch or set out cafeteria money.
3. Get a good night sleep!!

Enjoy your last weeks of summer! See you soon :)