Don't forget to enroll your kid in kindergarten like I did

I forgot to sign my kid up for kindergarten.

It's not the end of the world, but WHOOPS. Anyway, I'm writing this blog post just in case you, too, forgot to enroll your kid.

It doesn't take long — 20 minutes or so — but do have identification and two pieces of mail ready. Also, if you're enrolling on your phone, have your emergency contacts written out, because the form will erase if you toggle between apps on your phone to get your mother-in-law's phone number.

For Seattle Public Schools, here's the link for enrollment. (You may need to create an account.)

Some schools are providing Jump Start, which is a pre-kindergarten program. My son's school, Greenwood Elementary, will have two days of Jump Start. Contact your school directly to find out more about this program. (Ironically, you find out about it when you enroll for kindergarten.)

The district's enrollment office goes on a brief break July 17, so enroll before then!