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All-Star Families,
Our goal is to create a caring and inclusive school community and grow All-Star citizens focusing on the traits of courage, empathy, integrity, responsibility, respect, and persistence. When students exhibit these traits, they can be recognized with an All-Star ticket. Students can then turn their tickets into the office for our weekly drawing for a small prize. Read on to find our first group of All-Star earners in this edition of the Adams Star Newsletter.
Along with strong citizenship, we are looking to strengthen academic outcomes for students. One way to do that is to attend school regularly. According to Attendance Works, a non-profit group working to reduce chronic absences across the United States, many of our youngest learners miss 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days. While this is only 2 days per month, students who miss this much are deemed “chronically absent” which impacts future success. Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten is associated with lower test scores, poor attendance, and higher retention rates in later grades. This is especially true if the chronic absences persist for more than one year. Learn more at https://www.attendanceworks.org/
It is important to note that we are not advocating for students to come to school when ill. See: When is Sick Too Sick for School? If in doubt, call our office at 509-354-2000 and we will help answer your questions. We are here to partner with you.
Thanks for sharing your greatest gift with us…your child!
Beth Nye
Adams Principal
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