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September 2020

Power Parent

A GRPS Magazine | September 2020

September 1, 2020

Strive for Less than 5!

When children miss just one day of school per month, even in kindergarten and lower grades, they will be LESS likely to graduate from high school. But when children miss fewer than five days of school per year, from kindergarten to senior year, high school graduation is much more likely.

Did you know that September is Attendance Awareness Month? GRPS’ Family and Community Engagement (FACE) office aims to build and support a culture of attendance for all our students. This month’s Power Parent Magazine is dedicated to bringing our families the latest information about attendance during distance learning.

Read on to learn more!

September 1, 2020

Features


September 1, 2020

“Importance of Attendance” Quiz

Let’s Take a Stress-Free Attendance Quiz! Please write down your answers on a separate piece of paper. You will receive the correct answers on the “Good to Know” page!   Are these...

September 1, 2020

How’d You Do?

Check Your Answers  Statement  #1 – FALSE  Attendance is less important during distance learning then during face-to-face learning.    Your child’s attendance is more important than...

September 1, 2020

Forming Healthy Sleep Habits

Forming Healthy Sleep Habits  Your child’s learning ability, mood, and behaviors are linked to the amount of sleep he/she receives every night.   A restful night can make the difference...

September 1, 2020

News Travels Fast

GRPS Leads Nation with Campaign GRPS’ innovative Strive for Less than 5! attendance campaign has been featured in a U.S. Department of Education webinar, NPR’s All Things Considered, and the...

September 1, 2020

Eliminating Barriers Together

Student Success Begins with 180 Days of School Did you know that some chronically absent students have poor attendance for reasons beyond their control, such as unstable housing, unreliable...

September 1, 2020

Family Guides

“Attendance Works” Parent Guides Check out these amazing Parent Guides!  Attendance Success in Elementary School (English)  Attendance Success in Elementary School (Spanish) Attendance...

September 1, 2020

Meal Time is Valuable!

Meal Time Conversations Our busy lifestyles do not always support eating together. However, whenever possible, take the time to eat with your family. Talk about your days and upcoming plans […]

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