Programs and Services
Please watch this great video about attendance and start making plans today for great attendance!
What is good attendance?
● Going to school at least 90% of the time, which means missing no more than 9 days for an entire year, or about 1 day per month.
● Missing two days or more per month is known as chronic absenteeism.
● We know that there are life factors including illness and family emergencies that cause students to be absent. When possible, it’s helpful to schedule appointments and celebrations outside of school hours.
Attendance matters for students at all grade levels! Students who attend school regularly have a better chance of building a strong foundation as they move from preschool/kindergarten to high school, and are more likely to read at grade level. Children who are reading at grade level by the end of third grade are more likely to graduate on time.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
“Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.”
Join us in congratulating the following Raiders for having outstanding attendance (above 95%) for the first semester!
Students will be recognized for their achievement during LUNCH on Monday, March 18th
May 8, 2014, is 5th grade visit day to HB Lee Middle School. Wilkes 5th graders will ride the bus to Lee during the day for building tours and elective forecasting.
World War II Veterans!
World War II Veterans, Honor Flight of Portland is looking for you or veterans you know!
Please see the attached document.
Erin Hunter, Author of Bravelands: Blood and Bone, The Warriors Series, and more...will be visiting Troutdale Elementary's 3rd - 5th grade students on Tuesday, October 9th at 8:30 AM. Copies of her books are available for sale and will come with author autograph and personalization. See the attached order form for more information!
Author/Illustrator Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish books is coming to Wilkes Elementary School! There will be two special assemblies on Tuesday, May 28.
Auto Dialer
During the year, the school uses the automated phone dialer to inform the H.B. Lee community about upcoming school events.
Automotive Club will be working on building a race car this year. Days of club meetings will be determined.
Advisor: Andrew Long - Along@rsd7.net
AVID targets students in the academic middle, who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard to get there. AVID curriculum is based on rigorous standards, including mas
The AVID Advancement via Individualized Determination Program if offered in middle and high school.
Walt Morey Middle School
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AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Established more than 35 years ago, AVID today impacts nearly 1.5 million students in 46 states and 16 other countries/territories.
AVID:
Away game at Oliver Middle School - bus leaves Walt Morey at 4pm