APS Holiday 6/6

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Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

DP. I think most people are fine with having days off for various holidays, but a holiday that can't be marked on the calendar and that can change 3 weeks out poses a hardship for the majority of the school district. Maybe an excused absence is more appropriate for holidays that can't be planned in advance.

100% this all day long. People who celebrate the holiday can take the day off. To ask the whole district to cancel long-planned events because a holiday moves three weeks out is insane.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

My understanding is that it's a multi-day celebration. Should we take all the days just to be sure?

I'm okay with that.

Again, asking a trusted Muslim friend instead of promoting logical fallacies an anon board will spare you from looking stupid. But I know you don't care about them, so stay mad about other people's holidays inconveniencing your family.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

Sanctimonious nonsense.

I hope you send this message to APS' Board under your own name so that they can see your prejudices for what they are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

Sanctimonious nonsense.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

Sanctimonious nonsense.

I hope you send this message to APS' Board under your own name so that they can see your prejudices for what they are.

Are you Muslim? Do you personally celebrate this holiday? You sure sound like a white lady. Probably one whose personality is ArlDems and Bikes.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

appropriate backup plans is laughable. Not all parents can reschedule their volunteering. The equipment rentals can’t necessarily be transferred to whatever day APS decides.

Even more concerning, not all parents can schedule last-minute childcare on a random Friday.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

appropriate backup plans is laughable. Not all parents can reschedule their volunteering. The equipment rentals can’t necessarily be transferred to whatever day APS decides.

Even more concerning, not all parents can schedule last-minute childcare on a random Friday.

This! So many parents are impacted by RTO. Who’s going to spin up camps with three weeks notice for all these kids whose parents have to go in to the office? I can’t believe the board is even considering this.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

Sanctimonious nonsense.

I hope you send this message to APS' Board under your own name so that they can see your prejudices for what they are.

Are you Muslim? Do you personally celebrate this holiday? You sure sound like a white lady. Probably one whose personality is ArlDems and Bikes.

I guarantee you she’s white. And probably wouldn’t deign to talk to a Jewish person or conservative Christian either. I suspect her religious friends are limited to one group.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

My understanding is that it's a multi-day celebration. Should we take all the days just to be sure?

I'm okay with that.

Again, asking a trusted Muslim friend instead of promoting logical fallacies an anon board will spare you from looking stupid. But I know you don't care about them, so stay mad about other people's holidays inconveniencing your family.

I will tell my friends of all religions: no more school holidays for religious events.

Take an excused absence if you want to participate in your special form of nuttery.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

Sanctimonious nonsense.

I hope you send this message to APS' Board under your own name so that they can see your prejudices for what they are.

Are you Muslim? Do you personally celebrate this holiday? You sure sound like a white lady. Probably one whose personality is ArlDems and Bikes.

I guarantee you she’s white. And probably wouldn’t deign to talk to a Jewish person or conservative Christian either. I suspect her religious friends are limited to one group.

I’m sure she’s white and prides herself on having friends of many ethnicities while lecturing other white people for not being as inclusive as her.
This will impact a lot of Muslim families who need to work and can’t find childcare with short notice. It will impact other minorities and low income students of all races who might not get to go on a field trip or have a field day or school dance. I’m mad that my kids field trip is getting canceled, but realistically, I can afford to give them a nice experience to make up for it. I’m an APS employee so I get the day off but that doesn’t mean I’m not upset about the poor decision making of our board and the intrusion of religion in our public schools.

[Anonymous]

Dear Williamsburg Families,


Yesterday, the Superintendent’s Weekly Newsletter announced a proposed calendar change to make Friday, June 6, 2025, an APS holiday to commemorate Eid al-Adha. On December 14, 2023, the School Board approved the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 School Year Calendars and added the holiday in the 2025-2026 year.

Understandably, many families have expressed their concern about the late change to this year’s school calendar. This change will affect:

- SOL testing and make-up dates

- Graduation for Eunice Kennedy Shriver families

- Students who rely on APS for meals due to food insecurity

- Child care programs that follow the APS calendar

- Non-refundable school related field trips and activities



Tonight, the School Board will vote to approve this change. The meeting is open to the public and those who wish to speak may register in person between 6:15-6:45 p.m. at the Syphax Education Center. Tonight’s agenda can be accessed here. More information about APS School Board meetings can also be found on their site.



You may also contact the School Board to express your concerns.



Dr. Francisco Duran, Superintendent

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703-228-8634 (option 7)



Brian Stockton, Chief of Staff

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Mary Kadera, Chair (Term Expires 12/31/25)

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Bethany Zecher Sutton, Vice-Chair (Term Expires 12/31/26)

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Miranda Turner, Member (Term Expires 12/31/2027)

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Kathleen Clark, Member (Term Expires 12/31/2028)

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Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, Member

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

My understanding is that it's a multi-day celebration. Should we take all the days just to be sure?

I'm okay with that.

Again, asking a trusted Muslim friend instead of promoting logical fallacies an anon board will spare you from looking stupid. But I know you don't care about them, so stay mad about other people's holidays inconveniencing your family.

I don't think people are as callous as your post suggests. The calendar is planned in advance for a reason. People don't have limitless days off to watch their kids. I think that's what most people are reacting to.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

My understanding is that it's a multi-day celebration. Should we take all the days just to be sure?

I'm okay with that.

Again, asking a trusted Muslim friend instead of promoting logical fallacies an anon board will spare you from looking stupid. But I know you don't care about them, so stay mad about other people's holidays inconveniencing your family.

I don't think people are as callous as your post suggests. The calendar is planned in advance for a reason. People don't have limitless days off to watch their kids. I think that's what most people are reacting to.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

My understanding is that it's a multi-day celebration. Should we take all the days just to be sure?

I'm okay with that.

Again, asking a trusted Muslim friend instead of promoting logical fallacies an anon board will spare you from looking stupid. But I know you don't care about them, so stay mad about other people's holidays inconveniencing your family.

I don't think people are as callous as your post suggests. The calendar is planned in advance for a reason. People don't have limitless days off to watch their kids. I think that's what most people are reacting to.

Especially since many families have been impacted by RTO.

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Anonymous wrote:Response from School Board on June 6 holiday:

Thank you for contacting the School Board regarding the proposed calendar change for Friday, June 6, 2025. We have received your message and will share it with the appropriate staff members.

We understand that changes to the school calendar can significantly impact our community, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



This proposed change is based on our calendar policy, which requires us to recognize certain holidays that fall during the school week—including Eid al Adha. The need for this revision arose due to a recent update in the timing of Eid al Adha, which is now expected to begin after sunset on Thursday, June 5. Because this updated timing was confirmed only earlier this week (on Monday), the proposal is being brought forward on short notice.



The School Board will review and vote on this proposed change at its meeting this evening, May 15, 2025. We will communicate the outcome once a decision has been made. If the Board approves making June 6 a holiday, the Superintendent’s Office will work closely with schools that have events scheduled on that date to ensure appropriate back-up plans are in place.

I feel so bad for all the kids who are having their activities cancelled. Eid begins at sundown. There is no reason to make this change. Other districts aren’t.

Eid actually now begins at sundown on the 5th.

Someone please identify where this is stated?

Do you have any Muslim friends? I guess not.

About 10% of the population of Arlington is Muslim. You think everyone should have a Muslim friend who tells them about every upcoming holiday?

If you are curious about why Eid al-Adha's date changed and the customs regarding when they start the celebrations, asking a diverse friend who has been celebrating these holidays all their life is a good place to start. I hope you consider them friend-worthy outside of advocating for eliminating their holidays from their kid's school calendar, otherwise it sure would be awkward.

My understanding is that it's a multi-day celebration. Should we take all the days just to be sure?

I'm okay with that.

Again, asking a trusted Muslim friend instead of promoting logical fallacies an anon board will spare you from looking stupid. But I know you don't care about them, so stay mad about other people's holidays inconveniencing your family.

I don't think people are as callous as your post suggests. The calendar is planned in advance for a reason. People don't have limitless days off to watch their kids. I think that's what most people are reacting to.

Yes, I didn’t complain when summer got shortened and the school year got increasingly choppy due to adding in religious holidays. This is different. This is taking a busy time of year where people have scheduled celebrations and state mandated testing and deciding to close with three weeks notice. I did write to the school board and the superintendent. They need to know that this has real consequences.