Looking ahead

Everything October tends to bring

Nothing here is owed. Read it like a menu.

• Look at first-quarter grades and progress

  kids

• Parent-teacher conferences

  grown-ups

• Address anything academic before it compounds

  kids

• Check PSAT/SAT/ACT dates

  kids

• Start looking at next summer's internships and programs

  kids

• Write down application deadlines

  kids

• Start Thanksgiving planning

  all

• Confirm winter-break travel

  grown-ups

• Look at charitable giving for the year

  grown-ups

• Check remaining FSA/HSA balances

  grown-ups

• Book any remaining medical appointments before year-end

  all