The Importance of Attendance:
At Samuel Ogle, we believe that attendance matters—and not just for academic reasons. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform better academically and socially. Consistent attendance allows students to stay on top of their lessons, engage with their peers, and take full advantage of the opportunities that school provides.
Chronic absenteeism (missing 10% or more of school days) can have a significant impact on a student’s academic progress and their eligibility for school activities, including incentive events and extracurricular programs. We are closely monitoring attendance to ensure all students are set up for success.
Impact of Chronic Absenteeism:
We understand that there are times when students may need to miss school due to illness, family matters, or other unavoidable situations. However, we encourage parents to help students attend school consistently, unless there’s a legitimate reason for absence. Missing school too often can lead to:
Falling behind in assignments and coursework
Missing out on valuable classroom activities and instruction
Ineligibility for participation in school-related events, such as incentive programs and sports
We want every student to succeed, and regular attendance is key!
The first quarter of the school year is officially over, and Report Cards will be distributed on November 18, 2024. This is an important milestone in our academic year, and we encourage you to review your child’s progress with them. If you have any concerns about their performance or would like to discuss their progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher or schedule a meeting.
We’re also excited to announce the 1st Quarter Honor Roll Assembly on November 22, 2024. This is a special event where we recognize students who have achieved academic excellence in the first quarter. If your child is being honored, be sure to celebrate their hard work!
Revised…Please see letter below:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Samuel Ogle MS has made a decision to change our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Assembly date.
The original Date was Friday Nov. 22, 2024.
Due to some of our neighborhood elementary schools having their honor roll assembly on this same day we will be rescheduling ours for December 16, 2024. Being considerate of multiple schedules for families, we want to provide enough time for your personal schedules to be adjusted if you wish to attend the assembly. Report Cards are available on ParentVUE today and they will be distributed on November 26, 2024.
