August is backpacks and supply lists. It’s also when you should rewrite the family plan for shorter days, bus routes, and who picks up if your phone is dead. I’m Mike – dad first when the school texts go out. Parent checklist Printed emergency contacts in kid’s folder and your wallet Authorized pickup list updated at school Trunk get-home layer: water, snacks, light, charger – see our get-home bag guide Meet-up point if the school is locked down or roads are blocked Talk kids through “what if yo