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Back To School Checklist: 5 Things You Can Do This Week

School begins Aug. 28 in Cleveland Heights, but there's plenty of things that need to be done ahead of time.

1. Mark your personal calendar -- theΒ first day of schoolΒ is Wednesday,Β Aug. 28, 2013.Β 

2. If your child is in kindergarten through fifth grade, your child will be on the staggered start. Learn more about staggered start at the district website.

3. Make a doctor's appointment todayΒ to update your child's immunizations. Details on what's due when are on the district'sΒ school attendance immunization form.Β 

3. Get started shopping for back to school supplies before those great deals sell out. CheckΒ Patch's Back to SchoolΒ page for details.

4. Consider joining andΒ supporting the CH-UH Schools Council ofΒ PTA's. It's a great way to get involved with your child's school. Learn more at the district website.

5. Show some school spirit by purchasing some Cleveland Heights Tigers gear at theΒ Heights Gear store. Proceeds go to scholarships and help the athletic programs.

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