Grandparents are very essential to a child’s future.  Children feel a sense of love and compassion when they see family members involved in their education.  Since National Grandparents Day will be observed on Sunday September 19, 2018, we at William T. Brown Elementary School would like to give our students and their grandparents the opportunity to come out and celebrate during the week of September 10-15 & September 17.  Here at William T. Brown Elementary School we also understand that not every child has a grandparent so we encourage a special adult such as an aunt, uncle, or family friend to come out.  Each child is permitted to bring four guests.  We will celebrate on separate days of the week according to your child/children’s grade level.  During this celebration, guests will be permitted to eat with the child/children.  Listed below are the dates and times available for guest to arrive for lunch.  Lunch will cost $6.00.  All visitors will be required to sign in at the front office and get a sticker prior to going to the cafeteria.

Monday, September 10: Pre K (11:15)  & Kindergarten (10:30)

Tuesday, September 11: First Grade (12:00)

Wednesday, September 12: Second Grade (11:10)

Thursday, September 13: Third  Grade (11:25)

Friday, September 14: Fourth Grade (11:35)

Monday, September 17: Fifth Grade (11:45)

Attendance Awareness Month

September is attendance awareness month. Throughout the month we will raise awareness on how our students can be attendance Super H.E.R.O. E.S. (Here, Everyday, Ready, and On Time). Super H.E.R.O. Spirit Day will be held Friday September, 14^th. Students and staff will be allowed to dress up as a super hero. They will also be allowed to wear their favorite super hero t-shirt.

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!