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February 2, 2025
"Be HERE to get THERE!" - Attendance Focus
"Be HERE to get THERE!" - Attendance Focus
At our recent Community Gathering, we discussed the importance of regular school attendance for student success. We committed to making every effort to ensure our students are in school and learning.
To encourage consistent attendance, we will be repeating our "attenDANCE" incentive in February!
If our students can meet the 94% attendance goal, they will earn a GLOW dance where they will boogie and play glow-y games with classmates under black lights.
County-Wide Attendance Spirit Week:
Mark your calendars! The week of February 10-14th is a county-wide Attendance Spirit Week. We'll have fun activities planned to celebrate the importance of being in school.
Our Attendance Goal:
The SMCPS attendance goal is 94%. We started the year strong but have recently fallen slightly below that mark. Let's work together to get back on track and achieve 94% or higher in February to earn our "attenDANCE" rewards!
Come to Children can go to school even if:
- I have the sniffles or a slight, infrequent cough without any other symptom
- I have a little headache.
- I have been taking my newly prescribed antibiotics (all types) for at least 24 hours.
- I have a tummy ache but there is no vomiting or diarrhea. .
When to Keep Your Child Home:
- Fever: 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher (oral)
- Vomiting or Diarrhea: Until symptoms have subsided for at least 24 hours
Learn More:
Need Support?
Contact Nurse Dana drgregory@smcps.org or Counselor Stephanie Hall shall@smcps.org if you have any questions about attendance or need assistance in improving your child's attendance.
