Checklist for first day of school Get kids ready for start of
school year The first day of school can be an exciting,
stressful and chaotic day for parents and students. To help your
son or daughter get off to a good start, make sure all of the
necessary preparations have been made. The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends taking the following steps before the
first day of school: Make sure your child is registered for
school, and that you are certain of when the first day of school
is and what time the school day starts and ends. Help your child
be prepared for lunch time by knowing when it is, how much it
costs, the process for buying lunch and if your child will need
a snack during the school day. Make sure you've filled out all
of the necessary health and emergency contact forms. Make sure
your child know how he or she is getting to school, either by
showing them their bus stop and telling them which bus they need
to take, or by helping them find a short and safe route to walk
to school. Discuss afte