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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can someone explain why we don't start earlier in August like everyone else? Most other school districts start around August 15th. That way the quarter ends could all be aligned with school holidays, too, most notably spring break.[/quote]

I would love to start earlier and align breaks in a more consistent fashion. I posted this calendar (from my old school district) on a different thread.

https://news.kleinisd.net/2021/12/13/klein-isd-board-of-trustees-approve-2022-2023-academic-calendar/

I wish more people would push for this type of calendar.[/quote]

You can’t compare a calendar from a school district located somewhere with year round warmer weather. People don’t mind school getting out early and starting early when there is summer weather starting in March/April, and they don’t mind longer breaks during the year if the weather is favorable to outdoor activities where they live or within close driving distance. Here we don’t get truly warm weather until almost June most years. The summer months are the only time you can realistically do the pool, beach, splash pads, etc. Even March here can be uncomfortably cold to hang out outside. Many families like having more free time during the warm months. Unless you can afford skiing it’s not that fun to have long breaks when the weather is crappy. It’s a different lifestyle on warm weather states where you can be outside most of the year. Much easier and more fun to have free time with kids when it’s nice out. [/quote]
I thought you were going to give a reason like work schedule. I’m so sick of bowing to parents who can’t stand hanging out with their kids and don’t want to parent. You don’t want to hang out with your kids because it’s too cold out? GMAFB. [/quote]

Nice try. Who do you think is taking them outside when they’re on break? I am off with my kids in the summer. We hang out all the time. It’s much easier to keep them busy and active when the weather is nice. No one wants to play outside or go on fun outings when it’s cold and windy. You sound like someone who hasn’t spent time with young kids all day for many days in a row. Outside time is pretty important. Or does your family sit around playing board games all day? Or maybe you’re one of those oblivious people who just thinks everyone can afford to go on vacation on every break? My kids have a lot of energy. Simple things like walking to get ice cream are a great part of being off during warm weather. I would bet good money I’ve spent more time with my children than you. [/quote]
Lol. I was a SAHM for 10 years and I enjoyed (and still enjoy!) being outside and active with my kids in all kinds of weather. Not sure what going on vacation has to do with anything. [/quote]

Oh yeah I'm sure you would've spent just as much time outside and on outings in November through March as you would in summer. Please.

Also not sure where you get your argument about parents not wanting to spend time with their kids. The number of school days would be the same, just with breaks interspersed rather than consolidated. Anyway it doesn't matter because it's not going to happen.[/quote]

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