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 <div class="edit"><div dir="ltr"><div> Elementary school years set the tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skill necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners. Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, the counselors &nbsp;collaborate with the school staff, parents, and the community to help all children achieve academic success.Guidance Counselors: &nbsp;Rachel Gulezian and Danielle McCamish We teach a developmental curriculum in classes, and meet with students in small groups and individually. &nbsp; Phone: 207-795-4140In addition, McMahon houses&nbsp;Spurwink Counselors&nbsp;who work with students one-on-one. We also have one&nbsp;Spurwink Case Manager&nbsp;who provides support to families and links them to community resources. For more information, visit the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spurwink.org/">Spurwink Website</a>. Topics of Interest &amp; ResourcesAttendance:Attendance at school is essential to your child's educational success. &nbsp;Maine law requires that persons between the ages of 7 and 17 attend school. &nbsp;Absenses need to be identified as excused or unexcused.In order for an&nbsp;absence&nbsp;to be excused, parents must notify the school, either by phone call or a written note. &nbsp;A student with 7 unexcused absenses is considered truant.Did you know...<ul><li>Even as young as Kindergarten, students who miss school can fall behind.</li><li>Even just missing 1 or 2 days every few weeks adds up and can make it harder for students to learn and keep up.</li><li>When students are absent it can affect the whole class if teachers have to slow down to make sure students can catch up.</li><li>Chronic absence is considered 18 or more days of school missed.</li></ul>Build attendance habits early! &nbsp;Every day counts!What you can do to help:<ul><li>Have routines for bedtime and morning and stick to them</li><li>Prepare backpacks the night before</li><li>Have your child go to school unless he is truly sick. &nbsp;</li><li>Sometimes a child complains of a stomach ache or a headache. &nbsp;This can be a sign of anxiety. &nbsp;Please reach out to the counselors and social worker if you believe your child has anxiety about coming to school.</li><li>Whenever possible, schedule medical appointments and vacations for when school is not in session.</li></ul> source:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.attendanceworks.org/about/what-can-i-do/parents/">www.attendanceworks.org</a> </div></div></div>
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Thomas J McMahon Elementary School

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