Santa’s Workshop will be open in the school library from December 17-December 20. Gifts will be avaliable for students to purchase for their friends or family members. Pricing is from $1.00-$5.00. Gifts will be bagged and will contain a piece of candy.

The W. T. Brown winter program will be held on Monday, December 17. The program will begin at 8:30 am and will feature students from third, fourth and fifth grades.

This year’s Gingerbread House Contest will begin on December 13, 2018. The contest will end on December 17th. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland.” If you have any questions, please call the school and ask to speak with Crystal Bradley.

The Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe will open in the School Library on December 4. The Shoppe will remain open through December 13. Shopping hours are from 7:15am-2:30 pm.  Information has been sent home regarding shopping. Gifts may be purchased for all family members and range in price from $.75-$13.00. Most gifts are in the $5.00 range.

How Can Parents can Help Your Child be Here, Everyday, Ready, and On Time?

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind consistent complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, the school counselor, the school social worker, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back – up plans for getting to school if something comes up.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
• Follow the North Carolina has an attendance law http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_115c/GS_115c-378.html
• Follow the Cumberland County Schools developed a policy to address chronic tardies/check outs https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=cumberland&s=127916

School attendance goes hand in hand with school success. Attending school on a consistent basis can help your child excel both academically and socially.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Frequent absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it difficult to learn how to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
• Absences can affect the whole classroom.
• Cumberland County Schools developed a policy to address chronic tardies/check outs https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=cumberland&s=127916
• North Carolina has an attendance law http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_115c/GS_115c-378.html

 WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind consistent complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, the school counselor, the school social worker, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back – up plans for getting to school if something comes up.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

Help us make every minute count at W.T. Brown Elementary School!