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• Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade or be held back.
• By 6th grade, chronic absences become a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
• When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.
• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.

Every school day counts, and everyone can make a difference: educators, afterschool programs, mayors, businesses, parents… really, everyone! (CDE Attendance and Truancy and Attendance Works).

One of the best strategies to counteract truancy issues, to improve attendance and to increase academic performance is to partner with our families! Please make attendance a priority everyday.

Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much,

but absences add up!

• they will miss 20 days a year.
• they will miss 20 hours of math over the school year.
• they will miss 50 hours of reading and writing over the school year.
• they will miss half of a year of school by graduation.

Count day for education in Colorado is October 1st. Count Day is based on a 1 day membership count in which districts are asked to report all students who are actively enrolled and attending classes through their district on that date. This is how funding is assigned to your child's school. Attendance is CRITICAL all year but especially on 10/1/25. Count me in for COUNT DAY!

We are eager to hear your voice and understand how we can better support you in facilitating your child's learning journey at home. Your input is invaluable in shaping decisions regarding your child's education, and we are committed to ensuring your questions and suggestions are addressed.

Please use take the poll below to tell us what you want to see for future Engage49 LIVE events!

Thank you for your continued partnership and involvement in your child's education!

This event is not your typical Parent Academy. We welcome all family and community members to guide the discussion with our panel of local experts from D49 and local community partners. We offer dinner to all participants at 5:30pm with the panel following from 6-7pm. We end each event with a networking opportunity for additional questions and resources from 7-8pm. Stay tuned for upcoming Engage49 LIVEs!

It's time to lace up those sneakers and start preparing for the D4.9k Run/Walk! It's a favorite D49 family-friendly event for D49 staff, students, parents and community members. Our goal is to provide a fun, low-cost, healthy event for all participants. Register this month for an automatic entry into a prize drawing for a D49 Wellness outdoor blanket! Two winners will be selected—one student and one adult. Winners will be notified by email.

All Paid Participants Will Receive:

• Race shirt (sizes only guaranteed if registered by Sept 2nd)

• Swag bag with goodies from local businesses

Prizes/Awards

• Prize awards for the overall top 3 male and female finishers.
• Finishers medals will be awarded to all participants that complete the course.
• All finishers will be entered into a drawing to win prizes which include two (2) refurbished MacBook Air Laptops.
• The school with the highest % participation will receive the Golden Shoe award, $200 in wellness funds, and their school colors will be reflected in next year's race shirt. Make sure you select your school name when registering in order for your school to get the credit.

ALL registration for this event will close Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12 Noon

We are Engage49 - D49's Family, School, Community Partnership (FSCP) Collaborative. Our mission is to serve and support D49 families directly by connecting you with valuable information and useful resources throughout the school year. Our common goal is to see D49 students flourish, and we believe creating positive relationships with parents is crucial to building strong foundations and launching students to success in our exceptional schools. The Board of Education has prioritized advocacy in their strategic objectives for the 25-26 school year and as Engage49, we are dedicated to building your capacity and advocacy opportunities in your educational community.