We have seen an increase of student absences this year and want to take a moment to remind families on the importance of regular school attendance. Did you know that by 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that. student will drop out of high school?

When your child is absent, they miss valuable teacher instructions, opportunities to work with peers, and important social learning.

Here are some suggestions for improving your child's attendance:

• Make sure your child is in bed by a certain time each night and the alarm clock is set.
• Don’t let children stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomachache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make him/her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• If your child has a cold but no fever (less than 100 degrees), send him/her to school anyway. If you don’t have a thermometer, purchase or borrow one.
• Identify a relative, friend or neighbor who can take your child to school if you can’t or if he/she misses the bus.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

The parent/guardian of a student who is enrolled must authorize all absences from school and notify the school in advance or at the time of the student’s absence. A valid cause for absence includes illness (including mental or behavioral health of the student), observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, other situations beyond the control of the student. Remember if you do not call your student in on the day they are absent with a reason, they will be considered an Unexcused absence.

Attendance Line (630)279-6160 ext. 5000 Or email kbeckwith@saltcreek48.org

Update Information

It is important that parents keep their information updated in Skyward. If there is an emergency we do not want to have the wrong information. Please contact the proper school your student attends and give them any new information that needs to be changed whether it be for yourself, your spouse, another parent from a different address (we can separate addresses when student's are split between households),update new or old emergency contacts and any phone numbers for anyone on your Skyward parent portal. It is your responsibility to keep us informed. Salt Creek 630-832-6122, Stella May Swartz 630-834-9256 and Albright 630-279-6160.

Have you signed the student handbook? It is located in skyward on the parent portal. If you do not see the box that means you have already signed it and you are good to go. If you have trouble signing or don't have access to a computer, call the office and we can help you with it.

Did you know that you can see your child's most up to date grades at any time throughout the school year by checking Skyward? We encourage parents and students to check their grades on a regular basis, at least once a week. Check out the video below on what grading information is available through Skwyard.

Standard Response Protocol

Salt Creek District 48 has adopted a new emergency protocol response from the I Love U Guys Foundation. This is a program that has been adopted by many of the schools within DuPage County. Over the summer, the administrative team attended training on the protocol and is passing along the training to all staff. We also want to make families aware of the five different protocols so you can be familiar with the language you may hear your child or the school use.

If your student is participating in a sport don't forget to sign the Agreement to Participate which is now located in Skyward on the parent portal. Please see the picture for reference. It is loaded with great information about the concussion protocols, team policies, expectations, and players code of conduct.

You can sign that for each time your student is on a sports team. If you have any questions please email alewicki@saltcreek48.org or kbeckwith@saltcreek48.org

• November 10- End of Trimester 1
• November 15- Board of Education Meeting 7pm (AMS)
• November 17- Half Day and Report Cards go home
• November 20-24- Thanksgiving Break (Fall Break)

Sports Physicals

Students Participating in Sports (5th-8th grade) If your child will be trying out for any sport (including intramural), they must have an IHSA Pre-Participation Examination (“Sports Physical”) on file prior to tryouts. Sports physicals are valid for 1 year and must be current throughout the entire sports season that your child is planning to participate in. 6 th graders may use their Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination in lieu of a sports physical, however a sports physical CANNOT be used in lieu of the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination requirement.

**Religious/Medical Exemptions: If your child does not receive immunizations for religious reasons, a parent and healthcare provider must complete the “Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption to Required Immunizations and/or Examinations” form prior to the first day of school. This form may not be used for personal or philosophical reasons, as Illinois does not allow such exemptions.

Please make sure you are checking your child's lunch balances and paying them. If you owe more than $75 you will be receiving an email and call from the office next week. You can check skyward parent portal for balances and pay online. If you do not already have a RevTrak account please see the directions below.

1. Check - Made payable to Salt Creek 48
2. Cash- In the exact amount as we can not make change.
3. RevTrak- Credit card option please see directions below to create an account if you have not already done so.

Please don't forget to check your students lunch balance and pay either online or send them with cash or check (made payable to Albright Middle School) If you have any questions or trouble paying please notify the office.

We want to send a BIG thank you to Mrs. Tacadena for coordinating and setting up not only another wonderful Pokemon event but our first Casino night! A special shout out to Red effect and alpine banquet haus for sponsoring our event! Months of planning and it came together perfectly! It was such a fun night for adults and staff to enjoy!

We also want to thank everyone that donated items for the silent auction, volunteered their time in any way, and attended the event! Lastly, a huge thank you to Mr Babiarz for dealing Poker all night! We cannot wait till our next event!

Join FTC Monday, November 13 at 7PM at Albright for our next FTC meeting! New members are always welcome!

Thank you !!

Email: gaulisa@saltcreek48.org
Website: www.saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160

Email: hhummel@saltcreek48.org
Website: www.saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160

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Website: www.saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160

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