The Plainsmen Press for Parents

Whee have had an awesome start to the school year and we are so thankful for all of our fabulous parents and guardians for all of your support already this year! Now, we need your help once again. We have had a crazy rash of late and absent students. September is all about attendance awareness, but our percentages are down. How can you help?

• Please have your student here on time. The late bell rings at 7:45am so your student is late if they're not in the building or still in the hallways after the 7:45am bell. Please arrive no later than 7:35am so all students may get breakfast and be seated and ready to learn when the tardy bell rings.
• Everyone runs late here and there. If your student is late to school an adult MUST escort them to the front door and sign them in. Even if it's 7:45 and 30 seconds, your child is late and you must sign them in. If staff is no longer on the curb opening doors, you must bring your child to the door.
• On occasion, students get sick or families have emergencies. Please always call the front office if your child is going to be absent 806-219-7200. But we want your kiddo here everyday, so please make every effort to have him/her here everyday!

With your help, we can ensure our students don't miss any moments or learning and our attendance percentage stays high! Thank you for being on team Whee!

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Children notice when we are truly present. When we put down the phone, look them in the eye, and really listen, we send a simple but powerful message: You matter to me. Yet, nearly two out of three parents say their phone gets in the way during time when they could be connecting with their kids.

It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to be present. A few focused minutes can help a child feel heard, valued, and connected. These are small moments, but those small moments build trust and strengthen relationships over time.

Try This: Set aside your phone during one conversation, car ride, or activity. Give your child your full attention and see where the moment leads.

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