Eagle Express

March 2025 Edition

A Message from your Assistant Principal:

Citrus Park Families,

As we welcome the month of March, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family in good health and high spirits. This month is filled with exciting events and important updates that I am thrilled to share with you.

Our spring break will take place from March 17th to March 21st. We hope our students enjoy a well-deserved break and return refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong.

Reminders:

Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is present every day unless they are ill.
Dress Code: As the weather warms up, please remind your child to adhere to the school's dress code. This helps maintain a focused and respectful learning environment. As a reminder, we are a uniform school.

Looking Ahead:

As we move into the final months of the school year, we encourage you to stay engaged with your child's education. Your involvement and support are invaluable to their success.

Thank you for your continued partnership. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Everyday Matters!

Every day matters! Regardless of where your student is in their journey, attendance plays a crucial role in their success while they are in school and continues to impact them long after graduation.

Research indicates that missing 10% of the school year, which is 2 days a month, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. Compared to students who are chronically absent, students who attend school regularly have greater success in all grade levels. Elementary school students who regularly attend class are 1.7 times more likely to achieve grade-level scores in English Language Arts and 2 times more likely to achieve grade-level scores in Math. Chronic absenteeism (10% or more of school days) leads to students struggling to read proficiently. Please note that absences for vacations and family visits are considered unexcused absences. Whenever possible, please try to schedule these activities for when school is not in session.

Visit https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/attendance to understand why every school day is important and learn how you can support your child's success. Let's work together to ensure our kids have the best possible start!