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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reason that it is not on the MCPS calendar is that it is a tradition, and not an official event of any kind.   It has its origins in a bygone era, when most MCPS parents were federal workers, who had the day off work.

Nowadays, most parents are not federal workers, and yet the tradition continues, even though it makes no sense.

The dog and pony show that you see on Columbus Day is not representative of the normal classroom experience. How could it be, with two dozen parents observing?   It is certainly not representative of a typical day.  And it is definitely not more important than parent teacher conferences.

MCPS should do away with the entire thing. [/quote]

Newsflash:  There has never been a time when the majority MCPS parents were federal workers. Please stop. Also Columbus Day used to be a school holiday before we had to add the Jewish holidays. [/quote]

In the post war years, a large percentage of Montgomery county parents were indeed federal workers.

I cannot speak to whether Columbus Day used to be a school holiday, but in any case, in 2017, most working parents do not have Columbus Day off. MCPS should get rid of the entire ritual. [/quote]

Post war years?  Woah!

1.  You are going way too far back to even make a rationale analogy
2. A large percentage is considered minimum over 50%, which is inaccurate.  
3. Having an Open House day for the families is one of the rare things MCPS does right and in our school about 3/4 of the parents attend in elementary school.  So you might think it should be done away with but many enjoy it.  That is why it is OPTIONAL.

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