Back to School 2008
The sad fact is that summer will eventually wind down. And while most students are dreading when the long summers days come to end, parents realize there is still much planning to do to get the kids ready and out the door for the first day of school. As with most retail holidays, the fall fashions and back-to-school sales are beginning earlier every year. Make sure to get your checklist ready early to ensure you have all the supplies  needed to make the school year a success from beginning to end. (Kids need more than pencils and paper these days). See below for all the resources available to make back-to-school more fun this year.
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Basic Checklist
Pencils, check. Pens, check. Notebooks, check. If only it were that easy!! Getting your kids ready to go back to school after a summer of outdoor fun isn't easy. If take the time to make a checklist, similar to the one below, you can ensure that while the kids are whining about the end of summer, you are set for that first day of school.
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- If your child's school has a uniform, make sure last year's uniform still fits or order a new one.
- More schools are putting dress codes in place, so make sure you have the proper clothes.
- Organize last years' clothes, determining what is still in good shape and what needs to go.
- Plan what new clothes you are going to buy.
- Make a budget for each child and stick to it.
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| Supplies |
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- Get a list of the supplies your children need from the school.
- Watch out for sales on the specific items.
- Double check everything two weeks before the beginning of school.
- Make sure to get a sturdy backpack that will last through the entire year.
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| Sports |
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- Get yearly physicals.
- Start getting kids back into shape, if they have taken time off sports for the summer. (You don't want to chance injuries in the fall.)
- Figure out what sport equipment is provided by the school and what you need (or want) to purchase yourself.
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| Lunches |
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- Stock up on Ziploc bags and storage containers to make lunch packing easier.
- Look out for sales on non-perishable favorites.
- Buy a lunch box or bag that suits your child's needs and style. (If you want him or her to carry lunch everyday, you need compromise on the lunch bag.)
- Remember to keep healthy snacks on hand.
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| Parents |
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- Make sure you've taken care of school registration.
- Set up daycare or after-school programs, if needed.
- If this is your first back-to-school, prepare yourself for the water works and remember to be strong.
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