Is FCPS considering closing for Friday June 6 now that Eid begins earlier?

Anonymous
Arlington Public Schools yesterday announced that it is closing June 6, after seeing the moon this week and Eid moving a day earlier. Does anyone think Fairfax will??? it's my son's final field trip of elementary school and I know he'll be crushed.
Anonymous
No
Anonymous
Why would they close?
Anonymous
Aren't we a secular public school system?
Anonymous
Looking through the equity lens, ask yourself if this is indeed equitable.
Anonymous
The APS thread in this is gaining momentum as people learn about it and wondering what will happen as there are 8th grade parties, field trips, SOL window still open etc.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:The APS thread in this is gaining momentum as people learn about it and wondering what will happen as there are 8th grade parties, field trips, SOL window still open etc.


Most likely, there is a separation of church and state issue with this one, as changing the calendar 2-3 weeks out is being done purely for religious reasons. Someone is going to sue (and win) over this one.
Anonymous
There is no way. That is the middle of high school final exams.
Anonymous
Impossible
Anonymous
It is absolutely insane that this is even a question the calendar is made. We cannot be changing it on a whim for the moon.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:It is absolutely insane that this is even a question the calendar is made. We cannot be changing it on a whim for the moon.


but will change Mon to Wed for 27 completed hours…
Anonymous
Are there any AP tests that day. They cac3ll3d a day a few years ago because.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:There is no way. That is the middle of high school final exams.


What school does your kid go to? My kid will be done with all finals and all real substance by end of the previous week.
Anonymous
More of this stupidity. The public school calendar shouldn't be changed by random sightings of the Moon 3 weeks out.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:More of this stupidity. The public school calendar shouldn't be changed by random sightings of the Moon 3 weeks out.


It isn't changing. Have you seen or heard anything from FCPS on this date that would suggest otherwise?
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