The Panther Post
Pride and Possibility: Writing Our Stories Together
Dear Laurel Woods Community,
🏫 Attendance Matters at Laurel Woods!
At Laurel Woods, we know that every day counts! Our data shows that students who attend school regularly demonstrate stronger growth and perform higher on county and state assessments. Consistent attendance helps students stay connected, confident, and ready to learn.
Starting in Quarter 2, we’re introducing a few updates to our attendance support plan to help all Panthers show up and shine:
📞 Beginning November 3rd, if your child is absent for two consecutive days, their homeroom
teacher will reach out to check in and see how we can help.
💙 Beginning November 10th, if your student has missed at least 15% of the school year , staff will call
home each day your student is absent to offer support and problem-solve barriers to attendance.
🚶♀️ Beginning November 10th, school staff will lead a Walking School Bus—visiting homes of students who have missed at least 15% of the school year, who haven’t arrived at school and whose absence hasn’t been reported by a parent/guardian—to help them walk to school safely.
Together, we can ensure every Panther is present, learning, and growing—
because when students show up, they soar!
With Pride,
Dr. Burks, Ms. Braxton, & Ms. Lee
Help us celebrate National School Psychology Week
This week is National School Psychology Week, where we celebrate the contributions of Mrs. Meyer, our school psychologist and the important role she plays in schools and communities.We are so grateful for Mrs. Meyer and her dedication to helping students find their path. “Finding Your Path” honors the essential role school psychologists play in supporting students, families, and school communities as they set goals, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
