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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If I were a teacher I’d be incredibly pissed by this disrespect.

“Because we are richer and more important than you and don’t respect your classroom calendar, we are taking a longer vacation than the school calendar dictates.”

They can make it up whatever way they figure out. Teacher needs not make concessions.[/quote]

WHOA.  I -am- a teacher and I would in NO WAY interpret OP's message the way you have above.

I think family time is very important and that it is a parent's prerogative to do what is best for their family and children, including scheduling visits or trips that may take longer than has been planned by the school system.  The school system, of course, must accommodate a myriad of special interests and the allocation of days isn't necessarily proportionate to the level of importance of some of the scheduled time off.  In short, as long as a child isn't excessively absent I would not quibble with any parent who told me that they are taking a few extra days.

OP, the only thing that grates for me is when I'm told 3-4 weeks out about an absence and there is the expectation that I prepare a complete package for the child.  I've even had parents request that the package be provided a week in advance so the parent could review it.  I've complied to keep the peace.  Out of approximately 30 packets like that, how many do you think I've had returned either fully or partially completed?  Exactly zero.

So please go on the vacation.  If you're really curious about what your child is missing, check out my Google Classroom and my Canvas pages while you're gone or after you return.  If your child misses a test or quiz, I will administer it to your child 2 school days after she or he returns.  Other than that, please enjoy the vacation, and enjoy my best wishes that you and your family return home safe, sound and happy.  I promise I will welcome your child back with wide open arms and a hearty smile, and without any demands for a bunch of worksheets to be completed![/quote]

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