In analyzing our attendance data, we have seen an increase in the number of students missing school for family activities. We ask families to schedule activities during times when school is not in session (winter break, spring break, and other days off). We also encourage families not to schedule activites during testing times. One of the reasons we send home next year’s school calendar at the end of the current school year is so families can plan around the district’s breaks and testing days. We recognize family activity time is valuable; however, school attendance should come first. Please help improve our school’s attendance.

If a family is planning an activity during school time, the Family Activity Form should be sumitted to the office at least 10 days prior to the trip.

Below is a link to the District's policy concerning absences.

http://policy.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/5100_policy.pdf