Kick-start school success

Visit the school with your children so they know where they will be going and to see their classroom and meet the teacher and principal.

Find out the best way to communicate with educators; gather phone numbers or email addresses.

Help your child get organized. Let her pick out a new backpack or school supplies.

Establish good sleeping and eating habits with the school schedule in mind.

Talk up the importance and excitement of education and learning

Stay in regular communication with your child’s teacher.