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Project Goal

Goal 1:
Track monthly attendance records and identify students with high absenteeism rates. Aim for at least a 2% decrease in chronic absenteeism each month, as evidenced by attendance data.

Goal 2:
By mid-year, achieve a cumulative 10% reduction in the number of students categorized as chronically absent, leading to improved student engagement and academic performance.

Goal 3:
Reduce the percentage of students falling into the chronic absenteeism category from 53% to 40% by the end of the academic year.
 

 

Category

School-Wide, Grade-Level, Or Class Events/Programs - Parent Nights, Honor Roll Celebrations, EOY Events, etc. 

 

How Project Benefits Students

Mr. Potato Head Attendance Challenge:

Description: Each homeroom class will receive a Mr. Potato Head toy at the beginning of the school year.

Procedure: When the entire class achieves 100% attendance for a day, they get to add a part to their Mr. Potato Head.

Goal: The objective is to fully build the Mr. Potato Head by adding all its parts.

Celebration: Once a class completes their Mr. Potato Head, they will notify the Student Services Team and administration. The class will then be celebrated with a visit from the Mr. Potato Head mascot and a potato chip class party, recognizing their achievement and promoting continued good attendance.  

 

Expected Outcome(s)

The Mr. Potato Head Attendance Challenge is designed to encourage and reward consistent attendance among students by making it a fun and engaging classroom activity. Here are the expected outcomes for the initiative:

Improved Attendance Rates:

Increase in Attendance: The challenge aims to boost overall attendance rates by motivating students to attend school regularly.
Reduction in Absenteeism: By fostering a sense of teamwork and competition, the initiative seeks to reduce the number of absences.
Enhanced Classroom Cohesion:

Team Building: Students will work together as a class to achieve 100% attendance, promoting teamwork and camaraderie.
Positive Classroom Environment: The shared goal of building the Mr. Potato Head will help create a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
Increased Student Engagement:

Motivation and Excitement: The visual and tangible progress of assembling the Mr. Potato Head will keep students engaged and motivated to attend school.
Active Participation: Students may encourage their peers to attend school to contribute to the class goal.
Celebration of Success:

Recognition and Reward: Classes that achieve the goal will be recognized and rewarded with a visit from the Mr. Potato Head mascot and a potato chip party, reinforcing positive behavior.
Sense of Achievement: Students will experience a sense of accomplishment upon completing their Mr. Potato Head, promoting a positive attitude toward attendance.
Parental Involvement:

Increased Communication: The challenge may encourage more communication between parents and the school as parents become aware of and support the initiative.
Family Engagement: Families might become more engaged in their child's education, knowing their involvement contributes to classroom success.
By focusing on these outcomes, the Mr. Potato Head Attendance Challenge is expected to contribute to a more positive school culture and improve attendance across the school. 

 

Detailed Cost Summary

-Mr. Potato head toy per classroom (38 total)
-Mr. Potato head costume (Qty 1) (to deliver celebration snacks)
- Variety of Potato chips for class winners to last the academic school year
* Potato Chips Bulk (Qty 28)
*Potato Sticks Bulk (Qty 17)
*Potato Crisps (Qty 36) 

 

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