Anonymous
Post 11/01/2021 09:52     Subject: Is MCPS open on Nov 4?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Only complaint about this is they do it on a Thursday. Just move it to Friday, so everyone has a three day weekend. It’s so disruptive and stupid.


Because Diwali is on Thursday. They wouldn’t close for Christmas on Dec 26.


It's so annoying that Mcps is obsessed with equity but never wants to acknowledge religious holidays when they're closed for religious holidays so then you have to start playing guessing games


Why are you playing guessing games? Why do you even care?

It's easier to gin up trouble that way!
Anonymous
Post 11/01/2021 07:42     Subject: Is MCPS open on Nov 4?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Only complaint about this is they do it on a Thursday. Just move it to Friday, so everyone has a three day weekend. It’s so disruptive and stupid.


Because Diwali is on Thursday. They wouldn’t close for Christmas on Dec 26.


It's so annoying that Mcps is obsessed with equity but never wants to acknowledge religious holidays when they're closed for religious holidays so then you have to start playing guessing games


Why are you playing guessing games? Why do you even care?
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2021 13:06     Subject: Is MCPS open on Nov 4?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Only complaint about this is they do it on a Thursday. Just move it to Friday, so everyone has a three day weekend. It’s so disruptive and stupid.


Because Diwali is on Thursday. They wouldn’t close for Christmas on Dec 26.


The state requires all public schools in Maryland to be closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 1.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2021 12:52     Subject: Is MCPS open on Nov 4?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Only complaint about this is they do it on a Thursday. Just move it to Friday, so everyone has a three day weekend. It’s so disruptive and stupid.


Because Diwali is on Thursday. They wouldn’t close for Christmas on Dec 26.


It's so annoying that Mcps is obsessed with equity but never wants to acknowledge religious holidays when they're closed for religious holidays so then you have to start playing guessing games
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2021 12:44     Subject: Is MCPS open on Nov 4?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Only complaint about this is they do it on a Thursday. Just move it to Friday, so everyone has a three day weekend. It’s so disruptive and stupid.


Because Diwali is on Thursday. They wouldn’t close for Christmas on Dec 26.


I didn't realize we were closing for Diwali. I'm OK with it.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2021 12:34     Subject: Re:Is MCPS open on Nov 4?

Anonymous wrote:i never understood why MCPS does not schedule their professional days on observed Holidays.

For example, it is truly a shame that MCPS did not schedule their Professional Day the following week on November 11th (Veteran's Day).

It's disrespectful to all Veterans.

Who makes these decisions? Is there a way to change this?


MCPS has a large number of teachers who are veterans. DH was one (he resigned last year). He did not mind teaching on Veterans Day. I think he would have been less excited about entering grades that day.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2021 11:34     Subject: Is MCPS open on Nov 4?

Anonymous wrote:Only complaint about this is they do it on a Thursday. Just move it to Friday, so everyone has a three day weekend. It’s so disruptive and stupid.


Because Diwali is on Thursday. They wouldn’t close for Christmas on Dec 26.