Panther Post November 2025

Hello Panther Families!

We hope that you are having a great November! This is a month of gratitude! We begin to notice all of the things that we have to be grateful for daily. We are so grateful for each one of YOU and for your continued support of your child's education! It was wonderful seeing so many of our families at our "Open House" event last month. Please continue encouraging your children to be at school daily to see our "Attendance Fairy"! She visits often and we are thankful. We are looking forward to seeing all of you at our "Thanksgiving Lunch" on November 20. We are here to support you!

Thank You,
Ms. Logan and Ms. Wolfe

Our school bell rings at 8:05 AM.

The tardy bell rings at 8:30 AM.

Early pick up ends at 3 PM.

School dismissal is at 3:30 PM.

Attendance Do’s:

• Do send written excuses or legal documentation for any absences within 3 days of the student's return to school.
• Do prioritize scheduling appointments (e.g., doctor, dentist) and vacations/breaks outside of school hours when possible.
• Do communicate early with the school if your child is experiencing challenges that may impact attendance (e.g., transportation issues, health concerns).
• Do monitor attendance through the school's portal or by contacting teachers regularly.
• Do encourage punctuality—students arriving late often miss important instructional time.
• Do ensure students attend all classes on eLearning or remote learning days, especially in hybrid or online formats.

Attendance Don’ts:

• Don’t assume absences will be automatically excused—documentation must be provided for any excused absence.
• Don’t allow unexcused absences to accumulate. Excessive absences can result in academic consequences and potential truancy issues.
• Don’t ignore notifications from the school regarding tardiness or absenteeism—address concerns early.
• Don’t send excuses via text or email unless they obtain an original/written signature.

We all love a good vacation. Time away to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories with loved ones. While we absolutely understand the importance of family time, we also want to stress how important it is for students to be present and engaged in school.

With that in mind, we kindly ask that families plan vacations during school breaks or over the summer whenever possible. Consistent attendance is key to your child's academic success, and missing school can make it hard for students to keep up with learning and class activities.

Per CCSD District Policy JH – Student Absences and Excuses, students in grades K through 12 may not be eligible for promotion if they have more than 10 absences during the school year. While we understand that things can come up, we encourage all families to make school attendance a top priority.

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s education!

Shout out to Ms. Mellard's Fabulous 4th Grade Class for being the winner of October's Attendance Challenge! This class had the least amount of absences for the month of October.

Rankings are a follows

1st - 4th Grade (Ms. Mellard)

2nd - 5th Grade (Ms. Simpson)

3rd- 3rd Grade (Ms. Sonnleitner)

4th - 2nd Grade (Ms. Fields)

5th - 1st Grade (Mrs. Spainhour)

6th - Child Development (Ms. Burns)

7th - Kindergarten (Mrs. Young)

Get ready to turn up the heat and keep attendance popping! Just like popcorn, great things happen when we show up. Let's get popping!

This month attendance challenge is focused on POPCORN! P.O.P.C.O.R.N stands for:

Practice

Outstanding

Punctuality -

Coming

On time

Reflects

New success!

The class with the highest attendance percentage at the end of the month will receive a popcorn party.

Let's pop into Learning!

When I walked into the classroom, students were enjoying their snacks. However, that didn’t slow down the learning one bit! The room was filled with energy and focus as students actively engaged in the lesson, answering questions and collaborating with one another. The lesson challenged them to think critically, and they rose to the occasion with excellence.

Ms. Mellard’s class has also been diving into exciting hands-on projects, including designing stained glass and building catapults. It’s clear that in this classroom, learning is limitless. Way to go, 4th grade. Keep up the great work!

Can you believe it is the second quarter already? Time is flying.

This month, we are focusing on gratitude. Let's take time to appreciate the people and things around us. At the dinner table share the thing you are thankful for, or write a quick note expressing appreciation to someone. These small acts can make a big difference.

As allows, I am here to support you and your family. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

Ms. Coleman

Gratitude Lessons

Needs Assessment for Parents

Parents, please take a moment to complete the Parent Needs Assessment below.

SIC (School Improvement Council) plays a key role in the education of our state's children, bringing together parents, educators, and community stakeholders to work collectively to improve their local schools.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Please join us on the date below via zoom, at 5:30 PM.

JEES