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At school. On time. Everyday. Maintaining good school attendance everyday is one of the most important gifts you can give your child. Not only do you ensure that students are not missing out on valuable instruction, being on time and at school everyday builds excellent habits for college and career by teaching children the importance of managing time wisely, keeping to a schedule, and being responsible for the learning and participation that takes place daily in class.

When your child misses a baseball or soccer game, they let down their teammates who depend on them for the part they play on the team. When children miss school, they not only miss out on their own education, the let down their team at Jackie Robinson. Friends, buddy classrooms, and collaborative groups all depend on the efforts of each child for the collective learning of the group. Believe it or not, when you're not here, we miss you!

Lastly, the more school is missed, the harder it is to catch up with missed work, and the harder it is to come back. Help your child build the skills they need for success for coming to school on time everyday. And, when you're sick or have a doctor's appointment, bring a note and clear the absence.

Learn more about why attendance matters by watching the video below:

https://youtu.be/BlEPKH2Izxg

Your proud principal,

Rebecca Ngo