Dear Families,
Happy October! We are so grateful for your continued partnership and active involvement in our school community.
Reflecting on Back to School Night
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Back to School Night! It was wonderful seeing our hallways and classrooms filled with your energy and enthusiasm. Attending events like this plays a vital role in your child’s educational journey—it builds strong relationships with teachers, helps you stay connected to classroom expectations, and shows your student that their education is a shared priority between home and school.
Attendance Matters & Monthly Incentives
Consistent attendance is one of the most powerful predictors of student success. Every school day offers crucial opportunities for learning, growth, and social connection. Missing even a few days can make it harder for students to stay on track. Our goal is to have a school-wide average attendance of 97% or higher per month. For September, we were at 94%. We are hopeful that this will improve for October.
To help build strong attendance habits, we are excited to continue our Attendance Incentives:
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Attendance Challenge: Classes with a 95% or higher average attendance for the week will receive a letter. The goal is to spell PRESENT, and once a classroom completes the word, they will receive a sweet treat.
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Individual Certificates: Students who demonstrate outstanding or improved attendance will receive individual certificates to celebrate their dedication!
Please help us by ensuring your child arrives on time each day ready to learn.
Strengthening the Home-School Connection
When school and home work together, students thrive. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher or our administration whenever you need guidance, resources, or support. Open communication creates a strong bridge between home and school, ensuring every student has the tools and encouragement they need to succeed both academically and emotionally.
Monthly Events & Calendar Reminder
We have an exciting month ahead! Be sure to review our calendar of events below. The events can also be found on the school website/newsletter so you don't miss out on upcoming family nights, spirit days, and schoolwide gatherings.
Focusing on Kindness
Finally, as we move through the school year, we continue to emphasize the core value of kindness. We encourage you to talk with your child at home about what it means to be kind—whether that’s welcoming a new classmate, offering a helping hand, or using encouraging words. Small acts of kindness create a safe, warm, and positive environment for everyone.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our school community and your children's success.
Warmly,
Branden Grange
Principal
