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4. Safety first!<br />
Make sure your students are safe during the school year. Children<br />
should know who to contact in case of an emergency and<br />
the best contact number. Students should also be aware of traffic<br />
safety if walking or taking a bus to school. Find out the bus times<br />
and routes, know the bike and walking paths or chart out your<br />
carpooling plans ahead of time. Bullying is also an important conversation<br />
to have with your children. They should know how to<br />
report bullying instances and be aware that it is okay to talk about<br />
what happened if they were bullied or witnessed bullying.<br />
5. School supplies!<br />
Back to school shopping doesn’t have to be stressful. Be sure to<br />
check your child’s school supplies list. The earlier you shop, the<br />
better the deals on school supplies and clothes. Also, be<br />
aware of the school’s dress code and what your child<br />
can and cannot wear during the school year. Now is<br />
the time to check with your school on any changes<br />
to their policies, as well as obtain a copy of their<br />
list for suggested school supplies.<br />
6. Healthy lunches!<br />
Prep school meals before the big day.<br />
If you are packing your child’s lunch,<br />
be sure to include healthy meal items<br />
and mix it up during the week so they<br />
don’t get bored eating the same food<br />
over and over. Include a note<br />
from you of encouragement<br />
in their lunch as a surprise.<br />
If your children are eating<br />
at the school cafeteria, be<br />
sure to put aside enough<br />
lunch money and encourage<br />
choosing healthier<br />
meal choices. You can find<br />
the Palm Beach County<br />
Public Schools lunch menu<br />
on their website at http://<br />
www.palmbeachschools.org/.<br />
7. After school care!<br />
School prep continues after school hours. After care or after<br />
school activities are also an important part of the preparation<br />
process. Make sure to know the dates and times for after school<br />
sporting practices, games or after school club meetings so you<br />
can arrange pick-up or carpooling. If you need to utilize after care<br />
programs, some local schools offer this service at the schools,<br />
while others do not have the programs or space. Check with your<br />
child’s school for more information on after care programs, sports<br />
or club activities.<br />
8. Online resources!<br />
Be sure to check your child’s school website as a resource. It<br />
is filled with important dates, phone numbers and event<br />
information. Many times, the school’s website will be<br />
updated and announce school activities, half days<br />
and other important information for students<br />
and parents.<br />
Encourage your child to<br />
do their best and enjoy a<br />
successful school year<br />
ahead!<br />
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