Winter Weather

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     I hope you and your family are settled in after the holidays. This is the time of year when winter takes a toll on school attendance. Snow and slushy weather can keep parents from getting their children to school. So can colds, fevers and earaches that often come with the winter months.

 

These absences, even if they are excused, can add up to academic trouble. If it is a snowy or rainy day but school is still open, students can miss out on learning if they aren't in class. These absences can result in lower test scores and grades.

 

There's not much we can do about the weather, but there are two key steps every family can take to help avoid absences this year.

  1. Develop back up plans for getting your children to school in winter weather.   If having your child stand outside for the school bus in inclement weather is not ideal, then check in with other families who are close by that have a car that can manage in the snow or slush. If you are still having difficulty, contact the school and we will explore other possible solutions to get your child into school on such days.
  2. Keep your children healthy. Dress them warmly for the cold weather and make sure they've got hats and gloves.  Encourage them to wash their hands regularly, and send them to school with a bottle of hand sanitizer to use until they can properly wash their hands. If your children do get sick, talk to a doctor or myself about whether they should come to school and when it is okay for them to return. 

Above all, let us know how we can help. We want your children and all our students to succeed. And that means attending school every day possible.