The beginning of a new school year is just days away, and while teachers and students are gearing up to head back to the classroom, parents are gearing up for a year of packing lunches, overseeing homework, and checking boxes off their lists (literally and figuratively) before the big day. We know you have a lot on your plate, and it can be overwhelming when you have to keep up with supply lists, lunch lists, reading lists, and your own to-do agenda on a daily or weekly basis. We thought it might be helpful to hit the high points with our own "EZ" checklist for you as you prepare for the first week of school, to make sure you haven't missed anything important!
Don't forget...
...to wash and prepare uniforms. Nothing will stress out the first morning of school like realizing someone doesn't have the pants/polo/skirt/socks they need. With many Polk County schools (public and private) incorporating a uniform dress code, here's your friendly reminder to wash, dry, and iron the pieces needed to ensure that your child(ren) can easily be up and dressed on time for the bus pickup!
...to buy plenty of easy-to-pack snacks and lunch items. Packing lunches for your kids can be time-consuming, and it's a lot worse if you open the cabinet only to realize you weren't adequately prepared. Individually packaged bags of chips, crackers, or pretzels, juice pouches or bottled waters, fresh fruit or fruit cups, and the needed ingredients for a simple sandwich or wrap are great to have on hand to throw together a quick (and healthy) lunch for your kiddos without a lot of effort...or brainpower before you've had that early morning cup of coffee.
...to map out your schedule. From what time you need to be at the bus stop to what time soccer practices kicks off on Tuesday evenings, the school year means juggling a variety of activities and drop-off/pickup times, especially if your kids are young. Until you get into the "groove" of this new year's schedule, it's easy to accidentally overlook an activity or deadline, or have the wrong time in your mind for a particular event. Having it written out for you so you can visually refer to it for the first few weeks means your schedule is more likely to be smooth sailing and you (and your kids) will be where you need to be right on time!
...to make note of household needs. In the rush of the school year kicking off, it's easy to forget about things around the house. Lawn care, AC filter changes, and routine maintenance tend to go by the wayside when you're on the road between school, violin practice and football each day. Have notes on your calendar, on your fridge, or on your phone about what needs to be done, and when, so you can more easily stay on top of things at home even when you aren't there.
When it comes to roof maintenance, EZ Roofing Systems is Polk County’s number one choice! We can schedule your routine roof inspection ahead of time, so you know it won't get overlooked, and you can rest assured that your roof will be ready for whatever the seasonal weather throws your way. Call for your estimate and ask about our services and what we can do for you.
Good luck to all the teachers, students AND parents as we kick off the 2019-2020 school year on Monday!