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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I, for one, love the new schedule.

It allows us a family to do quick, luxurious vacations when other families have school. Halloween weekend is perfect for a trip to Hilton Head. The two weeks off for winter break is perfect for seeing both families. January- quick pops over for Ski trips. April is perfect for Hawaii.

I understand the backlash. But considering the average household income of the county- I’m not quite sure the complaints here side with the majority. Even when you look at the survey results- 2/3 of the population is generally happy with the calendar.

I prefer long weekends over random half days. I prefer the ability to go away and see family on those long weekends.

I feel bad for those of you who want the kids in school all of the time. But you really should look at the school calendars for other counties. Loudoun is very similar to our. Stafford is a poop show. MCPS- similar. 
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As for working or single parents not being able to do this- this is why you pay for SACC. This is why SACC exists. It’s super affordable and scaled based on poverty levels.  [/b]

[b]Finally- for those of you who can’t afford any vacation- which is about 30%- look at other county school calendars.  It is the same. Find a county that you like better and post it. We will encourage you to move there![/b][/quote]

You are correct, but just because all school calendars contain unnecessary disruptions does not mean that it is not worth considering alternatives.

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You can “consider” anything you like. Just don’t expect it to happen.[/quote] SACC exists? What a joke? Do you have any idea how long the wait times are to get your kid to SACC? [/quote]

DP. Yeah I love how PP just assumes SACC is readily available for everyone. We have been on the waiting list since my now second grader was four years old and are still 20-something on the list for afternoon care. We don’t even know if they will get in for third grade. Never mind their younger sibling starting K. They aren’t even letting us put them on the waitlist yet. SACC is a mess thanks to Covid.

I hate this calendar. Winter break should not start until December 22 or 23. Guess which neighboring county does this? Montgomery. Let’s not act like some county further away in VA is more of our neighbor than MCPS. Every public district north of VA that I have ever heard of has a shorter winter break. Two weeks is ridiculous and I say that as a Catholic. Starting two full weeks before Labor Day and not getting out until mid June, with a bunch of short weeks, is awful. I can’t just plan around it as I have to be at work in person on many of those days with no one to take my place if I’m not there. It’s not as simple as just marking the calendar for some of us. Guess I will be spending $$$ on drop in care. Incredibly annoying.

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Well, technically Catholic Christmas starts on Christmas Eve and runs through the Epiphany.[/quote]

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