Attendance Matters

For tips on how to keep your children healthy here at school during these winter months, check out this link below:

www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/keep-your-kids-healthy-at-school 

11/8/24

Chronic absenteeism is defined as a student who has two or more absences each month, with a total of 18+ per days per school year, leading to missing at least 10% of the overall school experience.

Each month, chronic absenteeism letters are automatically generated through our Aspen system and sent to your portal. In September, your child received a letter if they had 2 or more absences. In October, your child received a letter if they had 4 or more absences since the beginning of school. In November, it will be 6 absences and so forth. This is cumulative in nature and will continue for the entire school year.

Please remember, if your family is going on a vacation or will be leaving the country for an extended period of time, you must notify Mrs. Kane of your child's absence. 

10/25/24

Did you know that when kids come to school they increase all of the following....

• Social Development:

Learn how to make friends, resolve conflicts, take turns, and communicate effectively with others through interactions with classmates and teachers. 

• Self-Esteem Boost:

Gaining confidence by mastering new skills and participating in activities, leading to a positive self-image. 

• Cognitive Growth:

Exposure to early literacy and numeracy concepts through engaging activities, laying a foundation for future academic learning. 

• Emotional Regulation:

Practice managing emotions like frustration and excitement in a supportive environment, developing self-control skills. 

• Curiosity and Exploration:

A structured space to explore different materials and ideas, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. 

• Life Skills Development:

Learning basic self-care routines like dressing themselves, following instructions, and transitioning between activities. 

• Early Intervention:

Identifying potential developmental needs early on and receiving necessary support from educators. 

• Positive Peer Relationships:

Building meaningful friendships with children from diverse backgrounds.

Shaker Lane Student Handbook

  Littleton Public Schools: Attendance Matters!

Goals for all families within LPS:

1. Educate families about their role in student attendance.

2. Educate students and families on the importance of school attendance.

3. Streamline and improve communication between schools and families around school attendance.

4. Work with both families and students around understanding what resources they require to improve school attendance. 

When your child is sick or will be out of school for any reason…

• Parent/Guardian calls the attendance line at SLS  (978-486-3959)to report student absent and/or tardy

• Long absences for travel need to be approved by the building principal

Terms:

• Chronic Absenteeism- Student who is absent two or more days per month sets a trend for student being chronically absent throughout the year

  • District will send a letter generated through Aspen alerting of trend. Assistant Principal will also reach out to families to discuss challenges and concerns.

• Absenteeism- No set patterns to absences. 

  • SL Assistant Principal will send a letter once student reaches 5 absences alerting of unexcused absences as well as a phone call to discuss concerns and challenges.

• Excused Absence- Student is reported absent by parent/doctor note

• Unexcused Absence- Parent does not call the student in absent and/or does not provide documentation for absence

Communication

Questions about Attendance should be directed to the Assistant Principal; Rebecca Deacon at rdeacon@littletonps.org or by calling SL at 978-486-3959 Ext 1305