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September 1 marks the start of Attendance Awareness Month! This is a time to celebrate attendance and focus on the importance of showing up to school every day. It's an annual event that was started in 2011 by the Attendance Works campaign, which aimed to raise awareness about chronic absenteeism. Studies have shown that students who keep a consistent attendance rate are more likely to succeed academically, so it's important for parents and guardians to make sure their children attend school regularly. Join us in celebrating this special month and raising awareness about the impact that attendance has on student success!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Attendance Works Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Attendance Works initiative is launched to raise awareness on the importance of school attendance, eventually leading to the start of Attendance Awareness Month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Webinar</div><div class='timeline-text'>Attendance Works held its first national webinar to discuss the importance of reducing chronic absenteeism, sparking conversations across the country.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Campaign Success</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Attendance Awareness Campaign reaches a significant milestone with 50 states participating in the initiative to combat chronic absenteeism. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>President Obama's Proclamation</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Barack Obama proclaims September as Attendance Awareness Month, underlining the federal government's commitment to address chronic absenteeism.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>The COVID-19 pandemic presents new challenges for attendance, highlighting the need to address both physical and virtual absenteeism.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an Attendance Rally</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hold a rally with school staff, teachers, administrators and students to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. Have the rally focus on why attendance is important and the positive impact it has on academics and overall student success.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create an Attendance Video</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Involve students, teachers and school staff in creating a video about the importance of attendance and how it can help to improve academic performance. This video can be shared on social media or posted on the school website.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an Attendance Challenge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage students to make attendance a priority by organizing an attendance challenge. Offer rewards such as gift cards for the student with perfect attendance or those who have improved their attendance the most.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold a Dress Up Day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage students to show their school spirit by holding a dress up day during Attendance Awareness Month. Ask students to come dressed in their favorite team jersey or school colors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan an Attendance Field Trip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reward students with perfect attendance with a fun field trip. Visit a local museum, amusement park, or take a hike in nature to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Attendance is linked to academic success</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Studies have shown that students with good attendance typically perform better in school than those who are absent or tardy on a regular basis. This is likely because attending school regularly helps students stay engaged in their learning, develop relationships with teachers and peers, and gain a better understanding of the course material.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Good attendance habits can carry over into adulthood</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having good attendance habits at an early age can set you up for successful transitions into adulthood. Showing up to work on time, meeting deadlines, and generally having a dependable attitude all start with good attendance habits in school. So what better way to prepare yourself for future success than by developing healthy attendance routines now?</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Attendance affects more than just academics</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When students miss school, it can also have a negative impact on their social and emotional health. Students often feel isolated from their peers when they're away from school, leading to feelings of loneliness or depression. In addition, missing out on extracurriculars like band or sports can make it harder for teens to participate in activities they enjoy and connect with others who share similar interests.</p></div></div>
Attendance Awareness Month is celebrated on September 1 every year. In 2024 Attendance Awareness Month will fall on a Sunday.
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