Gillette Elementary will be offering FUN FRIDAYS to students with perfect attendance each week beginning on March 21st and running until the last day of school. Students must be counted present each day of the respective weeks (Monday - Friday). Attendance will be taken each day of 9:50 a.m. Students that are not present will not participate in the fun activities for Friday of that week. Attendance is important for each student in each grade level. Statistics show that "Elementary years are critical for developing foundational skills in reading, math, and other subjects. Consistent attendance ensures students are present to learn these fundamentals and build upon them." (National Center for Education Statistics 3/19/25)