According to the Omaha Public Schools attendance policy, an absence is counted as an absence, regardless of the circumstances. All absences, including excused, are counted against your child's attendance. This is a policy that I support because it is an equitable means to manage the diversity within our system. There are many special days within the lives of our families that cannot be accounted for within the state-mandated school day. Consistant attendance is needed for every child to acquire the skills taught on a daily basis.
Success requires work and self discipline.
If your child earns all three honors during any quarter, they will receive the Principal's Award with a special activity with me. At the end of each quarter, all students are rewarded with a special activity. We also have the Fall festival activities again this year to celebrate the autumn season. Students are engaging in organized activities promoting physical and social skills. Many elementary schools throughout the District are partaking in activities other than celebrating Halloween.