September 8, 2026

The Power of Being Here - Part 2

Going to school more often will make a difference. Good attendance habits will follow your child into work & life!

EACH Day Missed:

  • Puts your child behind & makes it harder for them to catch up.
  • Can lead to lower achievement in reading, writing & math.
  • Can lead to gaps in learning & connections to friends.
  • Makes dropping out of school more likely.

What you can do to help:

  • Be firm: send your child to school every day, all day, unless they are sick.
  • Help your child to develop good sleep & morning routines.
  • Schedule appointments & extra-curricular activities outside of school hours.
  • Avoid taking vacations during the school year.
  • Seek help early before your concerns become serious.

IF your student is Absent/late:

  • Report the absence to the school office!
  • Use REMIND to reach out to your student’s teacher(s) for missed assignments.