Winter break should be two weeks

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We were in FCPS for several years. The complaint was the opposite. Why is winter break so long? I much prefer the shorter break.

If they made it longer, most of us would need to arrange childcare since most jobs don't have limits on the amount of time off their employees can have. Sure, teachers and gov employees may have limitless days off but those of us who work in the private sector have far fewer.

Right, but a lot of schools offer winter break camp through their after school programs. And for people who have to work but are willing to shell out more money, there are other specialized winter break camps (gymnastics, art, etc).

So your saying I should be willing to shell out for camps so some rich dude can go to London for holiday over Xmas break?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were in FCPS for several years. The complaint was the opposite. Why is winter break so long? I much prefer the shorter break.

If they made it longer, most of us would need to arrange childcare since most jobs don't have limits on the amount of time off their employees can have. Sure, teachers and gov employees may have limitless days off but those of us who work in the private sector have far fewer.

Right, but a lot of schools offer winter break camp through their after school programs. And for people who have to work but are willing to shell out more money, there are other specialized winter break camps (gymnastics, art, etc).

So your saying I should be willing to shell out for camps so some rich dude can go to London for holiday over Xmas break?

It is not all rich dudes. I work with lower income immigrant families who often take their kids to visit family in their home countries. Their kids end up missing 1-2 weeks of school because our winter break is so short. These kids desperately need school but would be way better off with a 2 week winter vacation. Some of these families were telling me that back in their native countries, winter break was a month long. They don’t understand the MCPS system

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nah. I’d rather they have the kids other random days off during the year instead of a longer Winter Break.

OP, check your privilege. Not everyone in MoCo has the money and time to travel to London over Winter Break. For us poors who have to work, it’s nice to have the kids back in school after 10 days.

+1.
And for kids who don’t have any enrichment at home, there’s a slide in learning. Maybe not a factor at schools in wealthier areas but certainly at our local Title 1 school.

Check your facts. The learning slide happens during summer, not a two week wi term break. Lengthen the winter and shorten the summer.

Check your facts. There is a learning slide over the winter break for many kids - this is a pervasive issue and while not as significant, an issue nonetheless. Educate yourself.

This is complete BS!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nah. I’d rather they have the kids other random days off during the year instead of a longer Winter Break.

OP, check your privilege. Not everyone in MoCo has the money and time to travel to London over Winter Break. For us poors who have to work, it’s nice to have the kids back in school after 10 days.

Check your mediocrity, why must policy be based on the least among us. Proper holiday trips are cherished holiday traditions for many of us. Of course it doesn’t really matter if kids miss a few days while traveling and apparently it will break your finances

Oh, sweetie, having money and traveling doesn’t make you “the best of us.,” as the ignorant tone of your post makes abundantly clear.

I’m sorry you’re so insecure. I hope you feel better soon.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m French. Schools have a shorter summer vacation (less brain drain), 2 weeks in the fall around All Saints Day, 2 weeks for Christmas, 2 weeks in winter, and 2 weeks for Easter.

How I wish my American children could have the same calendar here!

That’s the schedule we had overseas and it was great. So much better for students and teachers.

Yes!! We just moved to Portugal and love the school schedule here, especially all of the holidays in December on top of holiday break.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m French. Schools have a shorter summer vacation (less brain drain), 2 weeks in the fall around All Saints Day, 2 weeks for Christmas, 2 weeks in winter, and 2 weeks for Easter.

How I wish my American children could have the same calendar here!

That’s the schedule we had overseas and it was great. So much better for students and teachers.

Yes!! We just moved to Portugal and love the school schedule here, especially all of the holidays in December on top of holiday break.

You are lucky to get away from the crazy MCPS parents

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nah. I’d rather they have the kids other random days off during the year instead of a longer Winter Break.

OP, check your privilege. Not everyone in MoCo has the money and time to travel to London over Winter Break. For us poors who have to work, it’s nice to have the kids back in school after 10 days.

Check your mediocrity, why must policy be based on the least among us. Proper holiday trips are cherished holiday traditions for many of us. Of course it doesn’t really matter if kids miss a few days while traveling and apparently it will break your finances

God some of you are just awful. When you have a thought like this, why not just keep it to yourself?

New poster. Because it's true, pp. We don't need to lower ourselves to the least common need. We need to raise to the highest. Its your underlying belief that no one should have xxx because some can't have xxx that has lead to the decline of America's exceptional ism. We are all tired of it.

It’s not the least common need, it’s the MOST common need. The 5% or the 1% is in the minority. The people for whom the extra week of allows for the extra long vacay or time off from work. That not how most of this area experienced the break. Check your privilege - and your math skills while you’re at it.

Maybe poor kids should not have a Christmas break then

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were in FCPS for several years. The complaint was the opposite. Why is winter break so long? I much prefer the shorter break.

If they made it longer, most of us would need to arrange childcare since most jobs don't have limits on the amount of time off their employees can have. Sure, teachers and gov employees may have limitless days off but those of us who work in the private sector have far fewer.

Right, but a lot of schools offer winter break camp through their after school programs. And for people who have to work but are willing to shell out more money, there are other specialized winter break camps (gymnastics, art, etc).

So your saying I should be willing to shell out for camps so some rich dude can go to London for holiday over Xmas break?

Yes, you people don't matter anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were in FCPS for several years. The complaint was the opposite. Why is winter break so long? I much prefer the shorter break.

If they made it longer, most of us would need to arrange childcare since most jobs don't have limits on the amount of time off their employees can have. Sure, teachers and gov employees may have limitless days off but those of us who work in the private sector have far fewer.

Right, but a lot of schools offer winter break camp through their after school programs. And for people who have to work but are willing to shell out more money, there are other specialized winter break camps (gymnastics, art, etc).

So your saying I should be willing to shell out for camps so some rich dude can go to London for holiday over Xmas break?

It is not all rich dudes. I work with lower income immigrant families who often take their kids to visit family in their home countries. Their kids end up missing 1-2 weeks of school because our winter break is so short. These kids desperately need school but would be way better off with a 2 week winter vacation. Some of these families were telling me that back in their native countries, winter break was a month long. They don’t understand the MCPS system

I know those migrant families are always jet setting all over the globe and taking those long holidays.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MCPS starts too early. Also, the MCPS calendar starts too late. Also, the MCPS calendar ends too early. Also, the MCPS calendar ends too late. Also, there are too many days off during the school year. Also, there are not enough days off during the school year.

Thank you!!

God help the people who have to run this district. Parents will never be happy, and online outlets are giving them a bigger bullhorn than ever to complain.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were in FCPS for several years. The complaint was the opposite. Why is winter break so long? I much prefer the shorter break.

If they made it longer, most of us would need to arrange childcare since most jobs don't have limits on the amount of time off their employees can have. Sure, teachers and gov employees may have limitless days off but those of us who work in the private sector have far fewer.

Right, but a lot of schools offer winter break camp through their after school programs. And for people who have to work but are willing to shell out more money, there are other specialized winter break camps (gymnastics, art, etc).

So your saying I should be willing to shell out for camps so some rich dude can go to London for holiday over Xmas break?

It is not all rich dudes. I work with lower income immigrant families who often take their kids to visit family in their home countries. Their kids end up missing 1-2 weeks of school because our winter break is so short. These kids desperately need school but would be way better off with a 2 week winter vacation. Some of these families were telling me that back in their native countries, winter break was a month long. They don’t understand the MCPS system

I know those migrant families are always jet setting all over the globe and taking those long holidays.

Your ignorance is showing. Just WOW. Are you implying migrant families are all poor? What is your point? MANY families around here come from different countries and fly back to visit families during the holidays. Why does this surprise you? How stupid are you? Get some culture. Read a book.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m French. Schools have a shorter summer vacation (less brain drain), 2 weeks in the fall around All Saints Day, 2 weeks for Christmas, 2 weeks in winter, and 2 weeks for Easter.

How I wish my American children could have the same calendar here!

I call troll. No one who is truly French would choose to raise their kids in America.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were in FCPS for several years. The complaint was the opposite. Why is winter break so long? I much prefer the shorter break.

If they made it longer, most of us would need to arrange childcare since most jobs don't have limits on the amount of time off their employees can have. Sure, teachers and gov employees may have limitless days off but those of us who work in the private sector have far fewer.

Right, but a lot of schools offer winter break camp through their after school programs. And for people who have to work but are willing to shell out more money, there are other specialized winter break camps (gymnastics, art, etc).

So your saying I should be willing to shell out for camps so some rich dude can go to London for holiday over Xmas break?

Yes, you people don't matter anyway.

C'mon, troll. At least try!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m French. Schools have a shorter summer vacation (less brain drain), 2 weeks in the fall around All Saints Day, 2 weeks for Christmas, 2 weeks in winter, and 2 weeks for Easter.

How I wish my American children could have the same calendar here!

I call troll. No one who is truly French would choose to raise their kids in America.

LOL!!!

Would very much enjoy the schedule you describe. Also, Would love more 3-4 day weekends just to break things up a bit. HOWEVER, I recognize how difficult that would be for many parents who have trouble getting child care whenever there is a break or random Friday off. =(. So, I suppose I wish we could have more paid days off for those who need it AND such a school schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were in FCPS for several years. The complaint was the opposite. Why is winter break so long? I much prefer the shorter break.

If they made it longer, most of us would need to arrange childcare since most jobs don't have limits on the amount of time off their employees can have. Sure, teachers and gov employees may have limitless days off but those of us who work in the private sector have far fewer.

Right, but a lot of schools offer winter break camp through their after school programs. And for people who have to work but are willing to shell out more money, there are other specialized winter break camps (gymnastics, art, etc).

So your saying I should be willing to shell out for camps so some rich dude can go to London for holiday over Xmas break?

It is not all rich dudes. I work with lower income immigrant families who often take their kids to visit family in their home countries. Their kids end up missing 1-2 weeks of school because our winter break is so short. These kids desperately need school but would be way better off with a 2 week winter vacation. Some of these families were telling me that back in their native countries, winter break was a month long. They don’t understand the MCPS system

I know those migrant families are always jet setting all over the globe and taking those long holidays.

Your ignorance is showing. Just WOW. Are you implying migrant families are all poor? What is your point? MANY families around here come from different countries and fly back to visit families during the holidays. Why does this surprise you? How stupid are you? Get some culture. Read a book.

They were being sarcastic genius. The posters point about migrant families would benefit from more unpaid leave and a lack of child care is nuts.