10 Ways to Get Ready for School in Comsewogue and Port Jefferson

School may be the last thing on your children's minds at the moment, but we've got a few ways you can slowly start preparing them for the upcoming school year.

1. If you are in , so check our story or the school website for any changes.

2. Teachers and individual schools in Comsewogue have begun posting their supply lists for their incoming classes; you'll find some lists and welcome letters from teachers on the school district's website.

3. The Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson Station community has an abundance of places that sell school supplies, including , , , and supermarkets. Take your pick! Or check out nearby and .

4. Help your kids learn a lesson in kindness before school even starts. There are children in the community whose families need help providing them with new school supplies for this year. The office of Suffolk County Legis. Kara Hahn is a , as are .

5. Tackle another summer reading pick – or a few more, if your child is really ambitious. Check out Port Jefferson Library's reading lists or Comsewogue Library's summer reading clubs for all ages. Port Jefferson School District also has summer reading information.

6.  Speaking of the library, there is tutoring space available in case you want your child to brush up on his or her knowledge from last year with a tutor. Live homework help and skill building are also available via Suffolk County's Live-brary program.

7. Port Jefferson library has specific test prep materials for students who have SAT, PSAT, ACT, and grade 3 through 5 New York State tests coming up.

8. If your high schooler is taking any Advanced Placement courses, there are summer assignments to complete. View a list of summer assignments from Comsewogue School District.

9. Have a child entering kindergarten? Port Jefferson is having kindergarten bus orientation on Aug. 30. See Principal Thomas Meehan's mid-summer update for details.

10. At Smith Haven Mall, a handful of stores have already started back-to-school sales. For instance, jeans are on sale at Abercrombie and at Tilly's; backpacks are on sale at Gap Kids; school uniform items are on sale at The Children's Place; and shoes are on sale at Journeys Kidz. Check with your favorite stores for details.