How do I manage 4 kids at 4 learning institutes as

HELP!!!

I have 4 boys, and my first daughter on the way. My children range in age from 14 to 3, so I have a child in every phase of education currently:
- High school
- Intermediate
- Primary
- Kindergarten

My problem is, as a working mother, I am struggling with keeping up with what is happening in their daily lives. In term 2 alone I have let every single one of my children down by forgetting about a mufti day, a bake sale fundraiser, important assemblies, athletics days, etc. My pregnancy, relationship, home life is taking priority and my childrens school activities are the compromise. This saddeens me a lot, especially as I have just had my teen return home from living with his father at the beginning of the year, my second has also just returned home in the school holidays before Term 2, my third just started school in Term 2 and my baby is now by himself at kindy.

My partner does drop offs and pick ups, but doesn't pay much attention to notices. I receive all school notices via email, however they are coming in thick and fast daily. Some important, some not, and in the end everything just mashes. I'm far from being naturally organised but I need to do something!! Any advice from other busy mums on how they manage their childrens priorities as well as lifes priorities?? I want my kids to have it all but I'm losing my grip on their world.

HELP!!!

Agree with what Laura said a calendar is a must! But also your older 2 are old enough to take some responsibility also! Get them to write things on the calendar as they tell you about them then hopefully it will become automatic for them!