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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We just got an email about spirit day for elementary school. Monday is “camo day.”  Telling all the kids to come to school wearing camo but disciplining and suspending them for pretending to play with guns at recess seems unwise. Who makes these spirit day decisions?[/quote]

Most "spirit day" themes are stupid. I completely agree about camo the way you've stated it. However, if it's an honor the military thing, that would be different.
Pajama days need to go, too.
Wakefield had "generations" day for which freshmen were to dress as "babies." Did someone really think that one through? And "summer vacation" for which students were to wear something according to what their summer plans were. Somebody needs to think these ideas through better and do some vetting.
Whatever happened to "decades" themes like "oldies" ('50s or '70s or '80s) and school colors day?[/quote]

I confess I don’t see it as honoring the military.  I grew up in a military family and we definitely did not wear camo bc that was seen as disrespectful of the folks who were actually serving.  It’s not a fashion statement.  I know people have tried to make it one, but my dad (who served in two armed conflicts) and mom do not think it’s cool or cute.[/quote]

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