People sending their kids next week?

[Anonymous]

My kid missed a few days after thanksgiving due to a nasty bug so my deal with him is that he goes in Monday to catch up/turn in missing work. If Parentvue shows nothing missing he can skip or leave early Tuesday.

[Anonymous]

No, not sending them tomorrow or on Tuesday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bet tons of kids are traveling and teachers won’t cover new material. Lots of teachers take a poll on who is traveling vs who will actually come to school.

We were on a flight today with lots of kids/tweens/teens.

I really don’t care if people need/want to travel and skip those two days of school. But I do NOT want to hear those same people screaming that schools must be open in an ice storm because “education” when we really all know it’s because they don’t want to inconvenience their employer/figure out childcare. You can’t have it both ways.

[Anonymous]

My high school is missing school so we can get on the road earlier to see family, and return earlier, and actually have some rest this break.

They talked to all their teachers and will make up one test when they return, apparently along with half the class.

They filled out the form and got most teachers to sign it but didn't get all signatures (though they know) so didn't submit it. Doesn't seem to matter because it's still unexcused. No warning yet for absences, but I expect one in January. Oh well!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My high school is missing school so we can get on the road earlier to see family, and return earlier, and actually have some rest this break.

They talked to all their teachers and will make up one test when they return, apparently along with half the class.

They filled out the form and got most teachers to sign it but didn't get all signatures (though they know) so didn't submit it. Doesn't seem to matter because it's still unexcused. No warning yet for absences, but I expect one in January. Oh well!

What form?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My high school is missing school so we can get on the road earlier to see family, and return earlier, and actually have some rest this break.

They talked to all their teachers and will make up one test when they return, apparently along with half the class.

They filled out the form and got most teachers to sign it but didn't get all signatures (though they know) so didn't submit it. Doesn't seem to matter because it's still unexcused. No warning yet for absences, but I expect one in January. Oh well!

You can ignore any warnings. It is literally no big deal

[Anonymous]

I’m a HS teacher and I don’t understand why some teachers give tests and quizzes on Monday and Tuesday. It’s pretty easy to schedule stuff so a quiz can be a few days earlier. Some kids can’t help it if their parents decide to visit Grandma early. And making stuff up after winter break is annoying for students and teachers. I will be at school and we will do stuff but it will be a light couple of days because I know many students will be out.

[Anonymous]

What happens in high school classes this week?
Middle?
Elementary?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high school is missing school so we can get on the road earlier to see family, and return earlier, and actually have some rest this break.

They talked to all their teachers and will make up one test when they return, apparently along with half the class.

They filled out the form and got most teachers to sign it but didn't get all signatures (though they know) so didn't submit it. Doesn't seem to matter because it's still unexcused. No warning yet for absences, but I expect one in January. Oh well!

You can ignore any warnings. It is literally no big deal

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Any year when Christmas falls on Thursday or Friday, possibly even Saturday under Maryland law (which requires makeup days if school is canceled from bad weather), there is going to be issues before the break due to the fact that the schools have to sacrifice part of the break to avoid ending even later in June. Those nearby counties in Virginia have it a lot easier because Virginia law is FAR less strict. Some counties like Frederick and Prince George have managed a two week break despite the same Maryland law but have fewer religious days off; PG has short days after every quarter not a full day off for students and Frederick starts 4 days earlier.

[Anonymous]

MD with its stupid 180 days is ridiculous. It is complete theater

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MD with its stupid 180 days is ridiculous. It is complete theater

Huh? Today and tomorrow are full days, not the silly early release days they use for movies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MD with its stupid 180 days is ridiculous. It is complete theater

Huh? Today and tomorrow are full days, not the silly early release days they use for movies.

Full day theater!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high school is missing school so we can get on the road earlier to see family, and return earlier, and actually have some rest this break.

They talked to all their teachers and will make up one test when they return, apparently along with half the class.

They filled out the form and got most teachers to sign it but didn't get all signatures (though they know) so didn't submit it. Doesn't seem to matter because it's still unexcused. No warning yet for absences, but I expect one in January. Oh well!

You can ignore any warnings. It is literally no big deal

.

Any year when Christmas falls on Thursday or Friday, possibly even Saturday under Maryland law (which requires makeup days if school is canceled from bad weather), there is going to be issues before the break due to the fact that the schools have to sacrifice part of the break to avoid ending even later in June. Those nearby counties in Virginia have it a lot easier because Virginia law is FAR less strict. Some counties like Frederick and Prince George have managed a two week break despite the same Maryland law but have fewer religious days off; PG has short days after every quarter not a full day off for students and Frederick starts 4 days earlier.

A full day is far better for students and school staff.

[Anonymous]

So...what did Larla and Larlo do at school today?

[Anonymous]

This is clearly not for elementary school parents because I would do anything to send my child to school when it’s open.