A Message on School Attendance
Mornings can be hectic. Here some are tips.
Here are some strategies to help get your middle school student to school.
- Take care of school business at night, not in the morning
- Complete homework at night
- Sign important papers and organize backpacks at night
- Pack lunches at night
- Make a space by the door for backpacks, jackets, shoes so they are ready to go
- Plan outfits the night before
- Set a regular bedtime. (Most children need 8-10 hours of sleep)
- Create a bedtime routine that encourages gradual relaxation and sleep
- Set an alarm as part of the bedtime routine
- Create a step by step morning routine
If you are having difficulty getting your child to school, for any reason, please contact Lori Hartman Whitehall School Counselor at 231.893.1030.
Lori Hartman, M.A., L.P.C.