FACES Magazine: Spring 2025 Issue 8 | Page 27

Noreida Perez

Attendance and Social Emotional Manager
Noreida Perez is a Fresno Unified leader at the forefront of ensuring staff and families have the tools to encourage and support good attendance for students throughout the district.
How can staff and families help?
Staff and families play a crucial role in promoting regular attendance. For staff, creating an engaging and inclusive environment is key to motivating students and making them excited to come to school. Time and again, students express that strong relationships are essential to their desire to attend school. They want to feel seen, supported and valued. Both school staff and families should maintain open communication to ensure students ' needs are met. Families, in turn, can help by establishing routines, staying involved in school activities and seeking support if external factors are impacting attendance. By working together, we can build a strong support system that helps students stay on track.
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