Help for Parents--Make Life Easier
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Get a copy of each child’s class schedule |
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Establish an spot where important papers that need a parent’s
attention. get out of the backpacks and into the box or folder. |
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At the end of each day—not in the rush of the morning—go through the
“Important Papers” box and fill out forms or write checks and return
them to the backpacks. |
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Get a family calendar displayed on a bulletin board or the
refrigerator. |
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Transfer upcoming events from the “Important Papers” box to the
calendar. |
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Circle items on calendar that require a carpool or ride |
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Coordinate the school lunch problem at least a week at a time. Go to
the bank for cash each Saturday or buy a lunch card for the week/month
or buy the food for packed lunches and put the food in a “Do Not Snack”
area of a cupboard or refrigerator. |
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Display the school lunch menu close to calendar (usually found in
newsletter or newspaper) |
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Create a file folder or large manila envelope for each child for all the
keepsake papers, drawings and small items they bring home from school.
Include: Name, Age of Child, Grade in School, Year 2005/2006. |
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As a family, establish a secret password (such as ‘peanut butter and
jelly’) that must be given by any adult transporting younger children so
they know the person is approved by Mom or Dad. |
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