Welcome back to the AeroStem Connection, the podcast dedicated to strengthening the link between home and school at AeroStem Academy. I’m your host, and this week, we have some crucial calendar updates and a very important message about effort.
Attendance Matters
We’ve talked about attendance before, but as the semester gets busier, it’s vital to reinforce why being in class every day makes such a difference. Here are a couple of quick facts:
- Missing just two days a month—that’s about 10% of the school year—can negatively affect a student’s academic performance, whether the absences are excused or unexcused.
- Attendance is a powerful early indicator of future success. Research shows that poor attendance in the early grades can lead to difficulties with reading proficiency by the third grade.
Simply put, when students are here, they don’t miss out on those foundational lessons and important social interactions that build success.
Nutrition Service Shout-Out
Now, I want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on someone who is vital to our students’ energy and focus: our Nutrition Service Coordinator, Ms. Cyndee Lou! Ms. Cyndee Lou and her team are absolutely fantastic, making sure every student gets what they need, every day, for both breakfast and lunch. They go above and beyond to provide healthy, quality meals, and their dedication ensures our students are fueled up and ready to learn. Thank you, Ms. Cyndee Lou, for all you do!
Important Dates & Scheduling
Please mark your calendars for some key dates coming up in October:
- Our Student Success Meetings—which are our parent-teacher conferences—will be held on Thursday, October 23rd, and Friday, October 24th. Please note that both of these days will be minimum days for students. The link for parents to schedule their individual meeting times with teachers will be coming out very soon, so be on the lookout for that email.
- Also, on Friday, October 31st, we have a non-student staff development day, meaning students will not have school that day.
- A crucial reminder for all parents: While YCUSD may be closed, AeroStem Academy does have school on October 3rd and October 6th. Please make sure your students are in attendance on those days.
A Note for High School Parents
For our high school parents, if your student’s grades are not where you want them to be, the first question to ask them is this: “How much are you working during the day?” As long as students are giving us good effort for most of the school day, they will be successful here. Those students who are struggling academically, it is typically due to a lack of work effort. It’s about engagement and commitment in the classroom.
Stay Connected
Finally, a quick communication check: we communicate all these important updates primarily through the ParentSquare app, either via text, email, or within the app itself. If you are not receiving our information, please contact the front office immediately to let us know. We want to make sure you are getting every update and staying fully connected to the school.
Thanks again for all you do to support our students and our school. Have a great week!
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