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[quote=Anonymous]I'm not sure you've gotten any good tips, so here are mine:
1. dress code- if you're not used to ties, belts and tucked-in shirts, the kids at least need to be mentally prepared. I think it's best to go in with an attitude that embraces following the dress code 100% all the time
2. rules- there will be a lot more, which makes the school a lot more calm and safe (or that's the attitude I would take with my kids). But they need to be mentally prepared for some strict teachers the first month. Catholic school teachers can come on strong and impose a lot of discipline until everyone is on board
3. Mass- if you don't already go, start going this summer. They don't want to feel awkward about not knowing when to stand/kneel/etc. Best to know their prayers as well. You're joining after First Communion, I think. But I'd find out if either of your kids is entering a First Communion year and know how you want to handle that
4. Handwriting and homework- the kids will probably be used to homework and may know cursive. Maybe summer workbooks to make sure they arrive with some stamina 
5. Play CYO sports. Your kid will roll in much better if they play on the same rec teams, if they exist, and 100% need to do the CYO teams
6. Do a shadow day now. My kids' K-8 has new kids joining next year shadowing half day or all day now
Good luck! I hope it's as wonderful an experience for your family as it's been for mine[/quote]

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