Rosa Parks Elementary held an Attendance celebration to recognize students who had perfect attendance for the entire 2017-2018 school year, students who had perfect attendance during the first semester of the 2018-2019 school year, and students who had the most improved attendance. Smiles filled the auditorium as Marjorie Rice, a Cal Coast Representative, handed out the Perfect Attendance certificates along with school counselor Chet Brower. Vice Principal Prado handed out the remaining awards for students with perfect attendance and most improved attendance while encouraging student to come to school everyday "even if it is really hot out and even if it is raining and really cold out". Attending school everyday is critically important for student academic success. United Way's community partnership encourages students to be a HERO (Here Everyday Ready On time) Backpacks with HERO capes were raffled off to students who had received recognition for their attendance. Students also received buttons, a bumper sticker, and a book along with their certificates. #attendancematters #celebrateattendance #HERO
