Impactful:
"This too shall pass." I’m not entirely sure who first said it, but it’s a phrase that has stayed with me since I was very young. My mother often said it to me during childhood, usually when I was frustrated over something that, looking back, was probably silly or trivial. She used it as a reminder: no matter what we’re facing, the situation will change in time. It might be a few minutes, or it could take weeks, months, or even years, but our circumstances are always changing and will always change throughout life.
Recently, I came across this saying again, and it was being used in a new way. It wasn’t just referring to a provision of comfort during hard times; it was also using it as a reminder for the good times we experience. Good or bad, "this too shall pass." In difficult moments, it helps to know that better days lie ahead. And during the good times, we shouldn’t take them for granted. Instead, we should cherish those moments and the people we share them with. At the end of the day, it’s a phrase to live by: "This too shall pass." And yes, it will. Thanks, Mom!
Practical:
The National Center for Education Statistics indicates that regular attendance is vital for student success. After all, each missed school day is a lost opportunity for learning, and there are oodles of studies that show that students with strong attendance perform better academically. By 9th grade, attendance becomes one of the most reliable indicators of a student’s likelihood to graduate. Simply put, consistent attendance helps students make the most of their education, setting them up for future success.
Frequent absences not only affect the students missing class but also impact teachers, who often work to adapt lessons and provide extra support to help students catch up. At Spectrum, our teachers are deeply committed to building solid relationships with students while fostering academic growth in all of our students. Every day, I see the compassion, care, and dedication that our teachers pour into supporting students. In addition, I see the lengths that they go to to fully support those with attendance challenges. We ask that both students and families reflect and consider the effects of attendance on both learning and the teachers who support it.
Thank you for your partnership and commitment to your and your student’s success!
Weeks-at-a-glance:
- Monday, November 4th: C@SH Day - Delayed Start Schedule
- Tuesday, November 5th: Mandatory Senior Advisory Date
- Thursday, November 7th: Parent/Teacher Conferences (3-6:30 pm)
- Monday, November 11th: C@SH Day - Delayed Start Schedule
- Monday, November 11th: Veteran’s Day Program @ 1:15 pm
- Tuesday, November 12th: Parent/Teacher Conferences (3-6:30 pm)