Happy New Year! If attendance has been a challenge for your child this fall, now is a great time to make a new year’s attendance resolution to help your child get on track for success in school and life.
This year….
- I will talk to my child about how going to school every day will help them do well in school and achieve their hopes and dreams
- I will keep an attendance chart at home. At the end of the week, I will recognize my child for attending school every day with . (i.e. a visit to the park, a new book, a break from doing chores, a special treat)
- I will make sure my child is in bed by p.m. and the alarm clock is set for a.m.
- If my child complains of a stomach ache or headache, and medical concerns have been ruled out, I will send him/her to school anyway and email the teacher or counselor so that he/she can check in with my child during the day.
- I will find a relative, friend or neighbor who can take my child to school if I can’t make it.
- If my child is absent, I will contact his/her teacher to find out what he/she missed.
- I will set up medical and dental appointments for weekdays after school.
Conferences: Our first evening of conferences went well! If you haven’t scheduled a conference yet, it’s not too late! We are holding conferences every Thursday afternoon/ early evening in January, so check with your teacher about available time slots.
