Early absences lead to school problems later

You woke up late and you wonder whether to take your child to school. After all, will one absence matter?

The answer is YES! A large-scale review of research shows that children put their entire school career at risk when they are absent in the early years. The learning they miss is hard to make up.

Still it can be a challenge to get a family out the door on time. Here’s how:

• Get ready the night before. Lay out what your child will wear and make sure that everything that is needed is ready to take to school.
• Establish routines. Create a chart of the things your child needs to do each day. When it’s a routine, he/she won’t argue about it.
• Allow extra time. Set your alarm clock a few minutes early. Allow yourself an extra five or 10 minutes to get your child to the bus stop on time.

This year our students will be receiving “Journeys” Reading in the morning so it is even more important than ever that your children are present and on time. Missing even a few minutes of class can leave your child unprepared for the day. Let’s work together to make this a good year for your children.

Sincerely,

Dr. Shelleymarie Magan
Principal