March Attendance Newsletter

As winter fades and spring begins to bloom, March is the perfect time to renew our commitment to showing up. Longer days, warmer weather, and fresh energy remind us that this is a season of growth, momentum, and new beginnings—especially when it comes to attendance. Every day matters, and we encourage students to March into Attendance by staying engaged, on track, and present as we head toward the end of the school year. Let’s make sure absences don’t bloom just as spring does.

Only 14 days this month — let’s strive for 100% attendance

• March 6th - Quarter 3 Ends
• March 9th - 13th - Spring Break
• March 16th - Quarter 4 Begins
• March 16th - 19th - Spirit Week
• March 17th - Spring Sports Assembly - Make sure you know the assembly bell schedule times and get to each class on time.
• March 19th - No Tardy Pizza Party at 11:40AM in the Library for the winning class.

Decreasing chronic absenteeism from 10.99% to 7.99%

So far we have been well below our year end goal for this school year. Let's keep it up until the end!

• Freshmen (Class of 2029)
  • 2 chronically absent students (out of 85 total students) = 2.4% (currently down by 6.24% from last year)
• Sophomores (Class of 2028)
  • 3 chronically absent students (out of 81 total students) = 3.7% (currently down by 10.81% from last year)
• Juniors (Class of 2027)
  • 2 chronically absent students (out of 58 total students) = 3.4% (currently down by 7.41% from last year)
• Seniors (Class of 2026)
  • 2 chronically absent students (out of 65 total students) = 3.1% (currently down by 7.61% from last year)
• Total: 9 chronically absent students (out of 289 total students) = 3.1% (currently down by 7.89% from last year)

First Day of Spring (March 20): A Fresh Start

The First Day of Spring represents growth and new beginnings—and it’s a great moment to reset attendance habits. Whether a student has struggled with absences earlier in the year or is already on track, now is the time to refocus. Consistent attendance helps students stay caught up with coursework, prepare for assessments, and feel confident moving forward. Spring forward with us by making every school day count.

Lucky to Have You Here

This month, as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we want students to know how lucky we are to have them in school each day. Being present isn’t just about avoiding absences—it’s about building relationships, strengthening learning, and staying connected. When students show up, they create opportunities for success both academically and socially. Your presence truly makes our school community stronger.

Ready for Spring Checklist for Families

To help students stay healthy, prepared, and present, families can use this Ready for Spring checklist:

✔️ Establish consistent sleep and morning routines

✔️ Schedule medical or dental appointments outside school hours when possible

✔️ Monitor seasonal allergies or spring illnesses and plan ahead

✔️ Ensure students have needed supplies, appropriate clothing, and transportation plans

✔️ Communicate with the school if attendance challenges arise—we’re here to help

Let’s work together to not let absences bloom this spring. Thank you for supporting regular attendance and helping students finish the school year strong.

If your student is avoiding school for any reason, we have access to therapeutic counseling resources that focus on this specific need. Contact the attendance secretary, a school administrator, or a school counselor to get a referral to work with a licensed therapist.

• Please call in if your child will be missing school for the entire day or for just one class period.
• Bring in doctor’s notes if the absence was for a medical appointment. This will help us in marking students with the correct attendance code.
• School starts at 7:45 a.m. and lunch is over at 12:35 p.m. Students need to be here before those times to not be marked tardy.

Attendance Questions: Contact Bianca Diaz 928-337-2221 - bianca.diaz@staff.sjusd.net