Let’s look at some more things that you should consider as you prepare for the school year.
Update your kid’s emergency contact info. Don’t count on the school or your child's cell phone. They need to have an updated emergency contact list in their backpack, in the school office and somewhere at home where a babysitter will know where to look. I understand your possible concerns about having this information available but there has to be some way for First Responders (for example) to contact a responsible adult in an emergency.
Also, you should take this opportunity to go over safety do’s and don’ts with your kids (in an age-appropriate manner). Go over the contact list so that they know who’s on it and when to use it. If your kids will be carpooling, take the time now to share among the parents everyone`s primary and backup contact information.
Take advantage of the time just before school starts to speak to your child’s teachers-to-be as well as lunch monitors and the carpool parents if your child has any special medical concerns such as seizures or allergies. It’s always safer if they know what to do before a crisis happens.