latest calendar survey

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Anonymous wrote:I LOVED the calendar this year.

I have HS students. One is AP and other is very VERY high needs special eduation. It was great for both of them.

Having "random" days off was perfect. Was able to schedule appts for my speical needs child easily and my AP child got plenty of breaks.

I filled it out in support of keeping all the holidays.

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Lots of HS families liked the calendar this year. I know its not everyone's preference, but many did like it and their voices can be heard from this survey.

And just as many HS families did not lime it.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a fed. Teacher work days on federal holidays works best for me since I'm already off. The other random days either require me to burn leave or pay $$$ for some camp. I hate it.

I’m a teacher. I want holidays, too. And no, I don’t get paid time off in the summer.

+1 these parents are nuts. It’s all about what’s best for them and their work schedule and no thought whatsoever as to what teachers need. I hope Reid continues to offer 4 day weeks. It really helps.

I highly doubt you are a teacher. Teachers absolutely need more work days, but I don't know a single one that thought this year's calendar was helpful.

From what I've heard, elementary school teachers didn't like it. At the secondary level though, my colleagues and I largely loved it.

+1 I’m the PP who said I hope we continue 4 day weeks. I’m not a troll. It’s funny how the second someone disagrees with them, they are called a troll. I’m the parent of a high schooler. We loved the days off. My child got extra sleep and was able to keep up and not have to spend every waking weekend working to stay afloat.

So you are more or less advocating for year round school?

Not at all! We like the extra day to sleep in and catch up on stuff. I look forward to weeks with early releases and holidays!

Learn to organize your life better. No one wants to be in school now and sitting at home in January, February.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a fed. Teacher work days on federal holidays works best for me since I'm already off. The other random days either require me to burn leave or pay $$$ for some camp. I hate it.

I’m a teacher. I want holidays, too. And no, I don’t get paid time off in the summer.

+1 these parents are nuts. It’s all about what’s best for them and their work schedule and no thought whatsoever as to what teachers need. I hope Reid continues to offer 4 day weeks. It really helps.

I highly doubt you are a teacher. Teachers absolutely need more work days, but I don't know a single one that thought this year's calendar was helpful.

From what I've heard, elementary school teachers didn't like it. At the secondary level though, my colleagues and I largely loved it.

+1 I’m the PP who said I hope we continue 4 day weeks. I’m not a troll. It’s funny how the second someone disagrees with them, they are called a troll. I’m the parent of a high schooler. We loved the days off. My child got extra sleep and was able to keep up and not have to spend every waking weekend working to stay afloat.

I am a parent of high schoolers and I think people like you are absolutely lazy. If your kids can't keep up, then try signing them up for less. We don't need 4 day school just because your snowflake needs sleep!!!!

You can’t be a parent of a high schooler. You don’t “sign them up” for stuff. They decide their activities.

Likewise, we don’t need 5 day school weeks just because of your work schedule or because you want to get out a couple of days earlier in June. For what, a few more camps for your babies?!

I am a parent of HS kids lol.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I LOVED the calendar this year.

I have HS students. One is AP and other is very VERY high needs special eduation. It was great for both of them.

Having "random" days off was perfect. Was able to schedule appts for my speical needs child easily and my AP child got plenty of breaks.

I filled it out in support of keeping all the holidays.

+1

Lots of HS families liked the calendar this year. I know its not everyone's preference, but many did like it and their voices can be heard from this survey.

Many of the ES families who are up in arms about the calendar this year will be happy in three years when THEY have the extra days off when their kids are in HS.

Or maybe they will have more empathy and remember what it is. Elementary age kids cant be home alone. Great that some high schoolers can sleep longer while parents are at work, but it's not what it looks like from a kindergartener family's perspective.

[Anonymous]

It was disruptive for everyone. Great that some families enjoyed it but for most, it was bad on so many levels. It would be nice if people got out of their bubble.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a fed. Teacher work days on federal holidays works best for me since I'm already off. The other random days either require me to burn leave or pay $$$ for some camp. I hate it.

I’m a teacher. I want holidays, too. And no, I don’t get paid time off in the summer.

+1 these parents are nuts. It’s all about what’s best for them and their work schedule and no thought whatsoever as to what teachers need. I hope Reid continues to offer 4 day weeks. It really helps.

I highly doubt you are a teacher. Teachers absolutely need more work days, but I don't know a single one that thought this year's calendar was helpful.

From what I've heard, elementary school teachers didn't like it. At the secondary level though, my colleagues and I largely loved it.

+1 I’m the PP who said I hope we continue 4 day weeks. I’m not a troll. It’s funny how the second someone disagrees with them, they are called a troll. I’m the parent of a high schooler. We loved the days off. My child got extra sleep and was able to keep up and not have to spend every waking weekend working to stay afloat.

I am a parent of high schoolers and I think people like you are absolutely lazy. If your kids can't keep up, then try signing them up for less. We don't need 4 day school just because your snowflake needs sleep!!!!

You can’t be a parent of a high schooler. You don’t “sign them up” for stuff. They decide their activities.

Likewise, we don’t need 5 day school weeks just because of your work schedule or because you want to get out a couple of days earlier in June. For what, a few more camps for your babies?!

I am a parent of HS kids lol.

What do you “sign your kids” up for?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a fed. Teacher work days on federal holidays works best for me since I'm already off. The other random days either require me to burn leave or pay $$$ for some camp. I hate it.

I’m a teacher. I want holidays, too. And no, I don’t get paid time off in the summer.

+1 these parents are nuts. It’s all about what’s best for them and their work schedule and no thought whatsoever as to what teachers need. I hope Reid continues to offer 4 day weeks. It really helps.

I highly doubt you are a teacher. Teachers absolutely need more work days, but I don't know a single one that thought this year's calendar was helpful.

From what I've heard, elementary school teachers didn't like it. At the secondary level though, my colleagues and I largely loved it.

+1 I’m the PP who said I hope we continue 4 day weeks. I’m not a troll. It’s funny how the second someone disagrees with them, they are called a troll. I’m the parent of a high schooler. We loved the days off. My child got extra sleep and was able to keep up and not have to spend every waking weekend working to stay afloat.

So you are more or less advocating for year round school?

Not at all! We like the extra day to sleep in and catch up on stuff. I look forward to weeks with early releases and holidays!

Learn to organize your life better. No one wants to be in school now and sitting at home in January, February.

We are very organized. We also very much enjoyed the extra sleep and catch up days.

Year round school would have kids sitting at home for two weeks after every quarter. No thanks!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I LOVED the calendar this year.

I have HS students. One is AP and other is very VERY high needs special eduation. It was great for both of them.

Having "random" days off was perfect. Was able to schedule appts for my speical needs child easily and my AP child got plenty of breaks.

I filled it out in support of keeping all the holidays.

+1

Lots of HS families liked the calendar this year. I know its not everyone's preference, but many did like it and their voices can be heard from this survey.

Many of the ES families who are up in arms about the calendar this year will be happy in three years when THEY have the extra days off when their kids are in HS.

Or maybe they will have more empathy and remember what it is. Elementary age kids cant be home alone. Great that some high schoolers can sleep longer while parents are at work, but it's not what it looks like from a kindergartener family's perspective.

Upper elementary kids can be left for 2-3 hours no problem. I was babysitting and getting paid at 11. While I understand times are different, you can leave your kid alone for part of the day.

Primary grades do need an adult, but not all primary elementary families have an issue with the calendar. Only some do, a very vocal some.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I LOVED the calendar this year.

I have HS students. One is AP and other is very VERY high needs special eduation. It was great for both of them.

Having "random" days off was perfect. Was able to schedule appts for my speical needs child easily and my AP child got plenty of breaks.

I filled it out in support of keeping all the holidays.

+1

Lots of HS families liked the calendar this year. I know its not everyone's preference, but many did like it and their voices can be heard from this survey.

Many of the ES families who are up in arms about the calendar this year will be happy in three years when THEY have the extra days off when their kids are in HS.

Or maybe they will have more empathy and remember what it is. Elementary age kids cant be home alone. Great that some high schoolers can sleep longer while parents are at work, but it's not what it looks like from a kindergartener family's perspective.

Upper elementary kids can be left for 2-3 hours no problem. I was babysitting and getting paid at 11. While I understand times are different, you can leave your kid alone for part of the day.

Primary grades do need an adult, but not all primary elementary families have an issue with the calendar. Only some do, a very vocal some.

It's not a couple of hours unless you are talking about early release only. Here are Fairfax county guidelines: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/child-supervision-guidelines. Haven't heard a single comment in support of this chaos from elementary school parents. I know they exist but it's my experience. The teachers complained about it too.

[Anonymous]

I said no to the random religous holidays. Wish there were more options to rank stuff, say no too.

Hated the pick 1 options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It was disruptive for everyone. Great that some families enjoyed it but for most, it was bad on so many levels. It would be nice if people got out of their bubble.

No it wasn’t. It was welcomed for some.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a fed. Teacher work days on federal holidays works best for me since I'm already off. The other random days either require me to burn leave or pay $$$ for some camp. I hate it.

I’m a teacher. I want holidays, too. And no, I don’t get paid time off in the summer.

+1 these parents are nuts. It’s all about what’s best for them and their work schedule and no thought whatsoever as to what teachers need. I hope Reid continues to offer 4 day weeks. It really helps.

I highly doubt you are a teacher. Teachers absolutely need more work days, but I don't know a single one that thought this year's calendar was helpful.

From what I've heard, elementary school teachers didn't like it. At the secondary level though, my colleagues and I largely loved it.

+1 I’m the PP who said I hope we continue 4 day weeks. I’m not a troll. It’s funny how the second someone disagrees with them, they are called a troll. I’m the parent of a high schooler. We loved the days off. My child got extra sleep and was able to keep up and not have to spend every waking weekend working to stay afloat.

So you are more or less advocating for year round school?

Not at all! We like the extra day to sleep in and catch up on stuff. I look forward to weeks with early releases and holidays!

Learn to organize your life better. No one wants to be in school now and sitting at home in January, February.

We are very organized. We also very much enjoyed the extra sleep and catch up days.

Year round school would have kids sitting at home for two weeks after every quarter. No thanks!

If you’re the poster who said in a normal schedule her daughter was working every waking hour just to stay afloat then no, you aren’t “very organized”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I LOVED the calendar this year.

I have HS students. One is AP and other is very VERY high needs special eduation. It was great for both of them.

Having "random" days off was perfect. Was able to schedule appts for my speical needs child easily and my AP child got plenty of breaks.

I filled it out in support of keeping all the holidays.

+1

Lots of HS families liked the calendar this year. I know its not everyone's preference, but many did like it and their voices can be heard from this survey.

Many of the ES families who are up in arms about the calendar this year will be happy in three years when THEY have the extra days off when their kids are in HS.

No, I expect to have high school students with busy, enriching summers. I don’t want them wasting their time in classrooms until the end of June so some student whose parents have neglected their needs can get a day to catch up on their work.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a fed. Teacher work days on federal holidays works best for me since I'm already off. The other random days either require me to burn leave or pay $$$ for some camp. I hate it.

I’m a teacher. I want holidays, too. And no, I don’t get paid time off in the summer.

+1 these parents are nuts. It’s all about what’s best for them and their work schedule and no thought whatsoever as to what teachers need. I hope Reid continues to offer 4 day weeks. It really helps.

I highly doubt you are a teacher. Teachers absolutely need more work days, but I don't know a single one that thought this year's calendar was helpful.

From what I've heard, elementary school teachers didn't like it. At the secondary level though, my colleagues and I largely loved it.

+1 I’m the PP who said I hope we continue 4 day weeks. I’m not a troll. It’s funny how the second someone disagrees with them, they are called a troll. I’m the parent of a high schooler. We loved the days off. My child got extra sleep and was able to keep up and not have to spend every waking weekend working to stay afloat.

So you are more or less advocating for year round school?

Not at all! We like the extra day to sleep in and catch up on stuff. I look forward to weeks with early releases and holidays!

Learn to organize your life better. No one wants to be in school now and sitting at home in January, February.

We are very organized. We also very much enjoyed the extra sleep and catch up days.

Year round school would have kids sitting at home for two weeks after every quarter. No thanks!

If you’re the poster who said in a normal schedule her daughter was working every waking hour just to stay afloat then no, you aren’t “very organized”

My organization has nothing to do with how much work my child gets assigned. What a bizarre post! We liked having the extra days during the week so weekends were more relaxing with less work.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I LOVED the calendar this year.

I have HS students. One is AP and other is very VERY high needs special eduation. It was great for both of them.

Having "random" days off was perfect. Was able to schedule appts for my speical needs child easily and my AP child got plenty of breaks.

I filled it out in support of keeping all the holidays.

+1

Lots of HS families liked the calendar this year. I know its not everyone's preference, but many did like it and their voices can be heard from this survey.

Many of the ES families who are up in arms about the calendar this year will be happy in three years when THEY have the extra days off when their kids are in HS.

No, I expect to have high school students with busy, enriching summers. I don’t want them wasting their time in classrooms until the end of June so some student whose parents have neglected their needs can get a day to catch up on their work.

I’m confused. I thought you wanted more school?