Attendance Challenge: Freeze Out Absences!
August 28, 2025 2025-11-30 0:05Attendance Challenge: Freeze Out Absences!
Did you know that consistent school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success? When students miss school—or skip individual classes—they miss out on essential instruction, discussions, and opportunities to engage with their learning community.
This September, we’re launching a month-long campaign to Freeze Out Absences! Our goal is to encourage students to be present, engaged, and committed to their education every single day.
To make it fun and motivating, we’re turning this into a friendly competition between grade levels. Throughout the month, we’ll track attendance to see which grade has the highest participation. The winning grade will be rewarded with a special surprise at the end of the challenge!
At our school, we believe in building a positive and supportive learning environment through our RISE program (known as PBIS – positive behavior interventions and supports program) which stands for Respect, Integrity, Self-Motivation, and Empathy. Each month, we focus on one of these core values to help students grow both academically and personally.
For September, our spotlight is on Self-Motivation—a key driver of student success. We’re encouraging students to take ownership of their learning by showing up, staying engaged, and making the most of every school day.
Parents, your support is key. Please help us reinforce the importance of daily attendance and encourage your student to be part of this exciting initiative. Together, we can build strong habits that lead to lifelong success.
1. Every Day Counts
Hi friends! Did you know missing just 2 days a month can add up fast? Let’s try to be here every day so we don’t miss out on fun and learning!
2. What Is Chronic Absenteeism?
Being absent a lot—even for good reasons—can make it hard to keep up. We want you here so you can learn and grow!
3. It Adds Up Fast
Missing a few days here and there might not seem like much, but it adds up. Let’s make every day a learning day!
4. Learning Loss Is Real
When you miss school, you miss reading, writing, math, and time with friends. Let’s be here so we don’t fall behind!
5. Double the Days, Double the Impact
Missing more days means missing more learning. Let’s try our best to come to school every day!
6. Attendance Affects Your Future
Being here helps you learn new things, make friends, and get ready for the future. You’re building your best self every day!
7. Truancy vs. Chronic Absenteeism
It’s important to come to school unless you’re really sick. Missing too many days can cause problems later. Let’s stay on track!
8. School Performance Matters
When you come to school, you help your class and your school do great things. You’re a big part of our success!
9. Outside Help May Be Needed
If you miss too many days, grown-ups may need to help. Let’s work together to be here and do our best!
10. Attendance Builds Success
Showing up is the first step to doing well. Whether it’s a test or a regular day, being here matters!
11. You’re Missed When You’re Gone
We miss you when you’re not here! Your smile, ideas, and energy make our school better.
12. Let’s Aim for Perfect Attendance
Let’s try for perfect attendance this week! Be here, be kind, and be proud of yourself!
