I just can't see caring about a random event held at a school at a school my kid doesn't go to in a district we don't live in. Where DO you live, PP?

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Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

And yet, it’s not. You would know this if you were part of the community.

MYOB.

Why would the school put it on their website home page if it was not their event? That IS promoting it.
I don't live in Arlington, I just saw this thread when it was first posted, and looked at the school website and saw it.

If you don't live in Arlington, how exactly does this concern you?

Because it’s being discussed on a website I frequent. Lots of people on DCUM comment on things that “don’t concern them.”
Look at the thread about the teacher shot in Newport News -you think everyone commenting there lives in Newport News?

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Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

And yet, it’s not. You would know this if you were part of the community.

MYOB.

Why would the school put it on their website home page if it was not their event? That IS promoting it.
I don't live in Arlington, I just saw this thread when it was first posted, and looked at the school website and saw it.

If you don't live in Arlington, how exactly does this concern you?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

And yet, it’s not. You would know this if you were part of the community.

MYOB.

This is the business of anyone who lives in Arlington and cares how their tax dollars are being spent.
This is the business of any American citizen who cares about separation of church and state.
These questions are all perfectly legitimate and should be expected when government resources get used. The answers may be innocuous, but the organizers have to be prepared to answer them.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

And yet, it’s not. You would know this if you were part of the community.

MYOB.

Why would the school put it on their website home page if it was not their event? That IS promoting it.
I don't live in Arlington, I just saw this thread when it was first posted, and looked at the school website and saw it.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

And yet, it’s not. You would know this if you were part of the community.

MYOB.

You aren’t making sense

It doesn’t matter if it makes sense to outside agitators or not.

GTFO.

Anonymous wrote:Why TF are non-DHMS people even commenting on it? MYOB.

Because someone posted the issue to DCUM - where anyone can comment and discuss. Or, in your case, just let expletives fly.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

And yet, it’s not. You would know this if you were part of the community.

MYOB.

You aren’t making sense

They should have billed it as a potluck dinner serving halal food.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

And yet, it’s not. You would know this if you were part of the community.

MYOB.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

It was on the website and the contact information was an APSVA email. Do you see how that could be viewed as a school sponsored event?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

Were you able to rent a new space for the event now that the school has returned your rental fee?

It's not my event, troll. Go sht on your own community.

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

Were you able to rent a new space for the event now that the school has returned your rental fee?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.

LIES.

The school did not organize or promote the event. Neither did they for the Chanukah or Christmas events.

These events were organized by individuals, teachers or families. The events are on the calendar and get communicated out just like anything else hosted at the school.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take it up through the courts. Get a ruling that allows this. School would not have canceled the event if there was no legal concern.

There is no “legal” concern. WTF?

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/preschool-grade-12-policy-documents/prayer-and-religious-expression-public-schools-faq

GTFO

lol did you even read your own link (spoiler no you didn't)

Public schools may not celebrate or observe holidays as religious events, nor may schools promote or disparage such celebration or observance by students. Students may observe or otherwise recognize religious holidays to the same extent that they may engage in comparable nonreligious activities.

You need to work on your reading comprehension. These events are being organized by individuals, not the school. They aren't school events.

I did not realize that the group had rented space at the school and the school canceled the contract. Generally speaking that should not be allowed and you would probably have a strong case against the school. Hopefully they returned the rental fee immediately.

No outside group rented space for this event.

The school organized and promoted the event. That’s why it was canceled.