Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be a professional day for teachers. Hindus are not the only religious group that celebrate on that day it is also religiously significant to Sikhs and Jains.

I guess you all would be surprised to know that in India school holidays are given for Christian, Muslim, and Hindu holidays. Jewish holidays as well in certain regions.

If a democratic society has school holidays for one religion, you can not ethically be up in arms about holidays that recognize other religions.

For all the people here who consider themselves 'worldly', interested in a multicultural society, embracing of cultures, etc- it's pretty sad to see how against you actually are to having a school system in such a multi-ethnic region that recognizes the different faiths of the children that go there.

Another Hindu poster here. For the last 5 years, I have been pulling my kids out of school on Diwali (the 3rd day is the most important day, for whomever asked) for services/prayer/time with family. They are young, and it doesn't affect them academically.

Diwali is the most important holiday for Hindus. We may be a religious minority, but we pay taxes just like you. We're entitled to get off ONE day of the year, when so much time is wasted on other things (Columbus Day?? Presidents Day? Random half days here and there?)

If you have such a hard time with 'lost days of school', then go to your school board member and petition for more school on the BACK END. We don't need 9 weeks of summer vacation. Try 8.5! And give Eid to the Muslim kids and Diwali to the Hindu kids and stop acting like we are kooks for wanting a little recognition.

Anonymous wrote:It would be a professional day for teachers. Hindus are not the only religious group that celebrate on that day it is also religiously significant to Sikhs and Jains.

I guess you all would be surprised to know that in India school holidays are given for Christian, Muslim, and Hindu holidays. Jewish holidays as well in certain regions.

If a democratic society has school holidays for one religion, you can not ethically be up in arms about holidays that recognize other religions.

For all the people here who consider themselves 'worldly', interested in a multicultural society, embracing of cultures, etc- it's pretty sad to see how against you actually are to having a school system in such a multi-ethnic region that recognizes the different faiths of the children that go there.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

That PP can NOT be for real. It is not the school's job to be teaching kids about any religion. That can be done at home, or at church/synagogue/temple. Definitely NOT at a public school.

Sheesh! What is with the reading comprehension of the people on this board? I am asking for more instruction from MCPS, not less. I am not asking for Holidays but more instruction, more school days. I am not asking for Religious instruction, I am asking for more of the 3 Rs ( Reading, Writing and Arithmetic)!

If you were really Hindu, you wouldn't be waiting for MCPS to give your child extra instruction. Every South Asian heritage student I've ever had gets hours of tutoring and extra studies at home.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I read this as they are asking that Diwali be marked on the calendar. Not that school be closed on the day.

Well they won't have any luck in MCPS since no religious holidays are actually recognized as such on the calendar. But MCPS opened the door to having many more holidays "recognized" by closing schools for students on Eid and changing a professional day from August (sorely needed) to September (unneeded). They should have known that they can't choose to recognize one holiday without giving the same acknowledgement to other holidays. Now it's a free for all since they went against their own policy of only closing schools due to operational issues.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

If more than one person has trouble comprehending a post, it's the post's author who cannot write clearly. Stop blaming others.

Maybe more than one person is leaping to conclusions? Maybe they are clinging to some racist stereotypes? Maybe they are reading what they think I have written, rather than reading what I have written?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

That PP can NOT be for real. It is not the school's job to be teaching kids about any religion. That can be done at home, or at church/synagogue/temple. Definitely NOT at a public school.

Sheesh! What is with the reading comprehension of the people on this board? I am asking for more instruction from MCPS, not less. I am not asking for Holidays but more instruction, more school days. I am not asking for Religious instruction, I am asking for more of the 3 Rs ( Reading, Writing and Arithmetic)!

If more than one person has trouble comprehending a post, it's the post's author who cannot write clearly. Stop blaming others.

Maybe more than one person is leaping to conclusions? Maybe they are clinging to some racist stereotypes? Maybe they are reading what they think I have written, rather than reading what I have written?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

That PP can NOT be for real. It is not the school's job to be teaching kids about any religion. That can be done at home, or at church/synagogue/temple. Definitely NOT at a public school.

Sheesh! What is with the reading comprehension of the people on this board? I am asking for more instruction from MCPS, not less. I am not asking for Holidays but more instruction, more school days. I am not asking for Religious instruction, I am asking for more of the 3 Rs ( Reading, Writing and Arithmetic)!

If more than one person has trouble comprehending a post, it's the post's author who cannot write clearly. Stop blaming others.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

That PP can NOT be for real. It is not the school's job to be teaching kids about any religion. That can be done at home, or at church/synagogue/temple. Definitely NOT at a public school.

Sheesh! What is with the reading comprehension of the people on this board? I am asking for more instruction from MCPS, not less. I am not asking for Holidays but more instruction, more school days. I am not asking for Religious instruction, I am asking for more of the 3 Rs ( Reading, Writing and Arithmetic)!

If you were really Hindu, you wouldn't be waiting for MCPS to give your child extra instruction. Every South Asian heritage student I've ever had gets hours of tutoring and extra studies at home.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

That PP can NOT be for real. It is not the school's job to be teaching kids about any religion. That can be done at home, or at church/synagogue/temple. Definitely NOT at a public school.

Sheesh! What is with the reading comprehension of the people on this board? I am asking for more instruction from MCPS, not less. I am not asking for Holidays but more instruction, more school days. I am not asking for Religious instruction, I am asking for more of the 3 Rs ( Reading, Writing and Arithmetic)!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

That PP can NOT be for real. It is not the school's job to be teaching kids about any religion. That can be done at home, or at church/synagogue/temple. Definitely NOT at a public school.

Sheesh! What is with the reading comprehension of the people on this board? I am asking for more instruction from MCPS, not less. I am not asking for Holidays but more instruction, more school days. I am not asking for Religious instruction, I am asking for more of the 3 Rs ( Reading, Writing and Arithmetic)!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

That PP can NOT be for real. It is not the school's job to be teaching kids about any religion. That can be done at home, or at church/synagogue/temple. Definitely NOT at a public school.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Hindu, can I ask for extra instruction for my kid on Diwali?

what?

You are entitled already in MCPS to the day being an excused absence. For all, excused absences the teacher is legally obligated to allow the student to make up work missed without late penalty. That should suffice for your needs.

What you are not entitled to is forcing the teacher to provide work in advance or provide the exact same learning opportunity/assessment. So if Larla misses a simulation, her teacher may assign a reading with the equivalent information. Or if Larlo missed the written test that has 30 multiple choice items, he maybe given a makeup version that is oral or that has 15 short answer questions.

I think you misunderstood. I do not want a Diwali Holiday for my child. I just want extra assignments for him (above and beyond what was taught in school), so that he can learn more on this auspicious day!

So, you want the teacher to provide specific cultural instruction just for your child? You cannot ask (or demand) that material be added to the school curriculum for any person for any reason. Please ask a religious or cultural leader in your community to provide this service to your child outside of school hours.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do people actually believe she's real, or is it more cultural?

Youre an asshole. I could stick a picture of Jesus up there and ask the same thing. If you ate a believer in any religion and dont see your hypocrisy in adking this wuestion you are a dubce.

Signed,
An atheist of Hindu origin