Anonymous
02/10/2026 16:53
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good thing we have some solid full weeks in May and June when everyone is focused
Be careful, the Memorial Day haters are going to come for you!
With a mid August start, FCPS would and should end at Memorial Day weekend if it wasn't for all of the unnecessary days off during the first 3 quarters of school.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 15:43
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
their rhythm is not your rhythm. stay out of it.
I’m talking about the impact on my own HS students and how this stop‑start calendar keeps knocking them out of their routine. That’s not “my rhythm,” it’s theirs. Everyone’s parenting standards are different. I happen to care when constant disruptions make it harder for my kids to stay on track. You don’t have to agree, but dismissing it doesn’t make the schedule any less chaotic for the students and working parents dealing with it.
*Should be noted that the majority of students' are still highly successful while learning the ability to adapt to and overcome an ever evolving schedule. Perseverance isn't the worst quality for students to learn or adults to demonstrate.
**Further noting that adaptability is fine, but let’s not pretend this chaotic calendar is some intentional life lesson. Kids aren’t excelling because of the constant disruptions; they’re pushing through in spite of them. Many students manage, but that doesn’t mean the structure is serving them well. Expecting a consistent schedule isn’t a lack of perseverance; it’s a basic standard for anyone who actually understands how students function.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 14:34
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
Being able to navigate an inconsistent and ever fluctuating schedule (although they had 2 years heads up) is one of the best life skills your high schooler could possibly learn at their age. Perhaps it's YOUR student who is not putting in the effort to make it work.
Go away. Truly. I am pretty certain most of us can agree this calendar is terrible for kids.
If you disagree, then good for you. I will assume you are either uber privileged or a teacher.
As for me, I am a single parent to two special education HSers. They don't need care but they need consistent education. And I need to work and can't provide education!!
FCPS has 183,000+ students. That means 360,000+ parents.
Let's not confuse the vocal minority on here with the silent majority of the county.
The silent majority hate this calendar.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 14:31
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
Being able to navigate an inconsistent and ever fluctuating schedule (although they had 2 years heads up) is one of the best life skills your high schooler could possibly learn at their age. Perhaps it's YOUR student who is not putting in the effort to make it work.
Go away. Truly. I am pretty certain most of us can agree this calendar is terrible for kids.
If you disagree, then good for you. I will assume you are either uber privileged or a teacher.
As for me, I am a single parent to two special education HSers. They don't need care but they need consistent education. And I need to work and can't provide education!!
FCPS has 183,000+ students. That means 360,000+ parents.
Let's not confuse the vocal minority on here with the silent majority of the county.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 14:25
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
Being able to navigate an inconsistent and ever fluctuating schedule (although they had 2 years heads up) is one of the best life skills your high schooler could possibly learn at their age. Perhaps it's YOUR student who is not putting in the effort to make it work.
Go away. Truly. I am pretty certain most of us can agree this calendar is terrible for kids.
If you disagree, then good for you. I will assume you are either uber privileged or a teacher.
As for me, I am a single parent to two special education HSers. They don't need care but they need consistent education. And I need to work and can't provide education!!
Anonymous
02/10/2026 14:17
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
+1
This schedule has been brutal on kids and parents.
I’m a retiree, now substitute, and it doesn’t seem to be very popular with the teachers either (at least at the ES level).
Anonymous
02/10/2026 14:17
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
their rhythm is not your rhythm. stay out of it.
I’m talking about the impact on my own HS students and how this stop‑start calendar keeps knocking them out of their routine. That’s not “my rhythm,” it’s theirs. Everyone’s parenting standards are different. I happen to care when constant disruptions make it harder for my kids to stay on track. You don’t have to agree, but dismissing it doesn’t make the schedule any less chaotic for the students and working parents dealing with it.
*Should be noted that the majority of students' are still highly successful while learning the ability to adapt to and overcome an ever evolving schedule. Perseverance isn't the worst quality for students to learn or adults to demonstrate.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 13:57
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
their rhythm is not your rhythm. stay out of it.
I’m talking about the impact on my own HS students and how this stop‑start calendar keeps knocking them out of their routine. That’s not “my rhythm,” it’s theirs. Everyone’s parenting standards are different. I happen to care when constant disruptions make it harder for my kids to stay on track. You don’t have to agree, but dismissing it doesn’t make the schedule any less chaotic for the students and working parents dealing with it.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 13:34
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
their rhythm is not your rhythm. stay out of it.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 13:30
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
What a bizarre response. Trust me, I have the calendar thoroughly mapped out as far as it’s released. I have every day covered. My 5 year old, however, has not been adequately utilizing the two year notice. There’s some adjustment for him on understand where he’ll be on a given day. Woo hoo, resilience, I guess? At the same time, building some discipline for routine would also be nice. That’s all I’m saying.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 13:06
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
Being able to navigate an inconsistent and ever fluctuating schedule (although they had 2 years heads up) is one of the best life skills your high schooler could possibly learn at their age. Perhaps it's YOUR student who is not putting in the effort to make it work.
What a pathetic response to twist this to try and shift blame to a student and even more vile that you’re attacking someone’s child who you know nothing about. You should be ashamed. Don’t blame some f’d up school calendar - whether it’s published the day before or ten years before - on students and families.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 12:46
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
Being able to navigate an inconsistent and ever fluctuating schedule (although they had 2 years heads up) is one of the best life skills your high schooler could possibly learn at their age. Perhaps it's YOUR student who is not putting in the effort to make it work.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 11:30
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules
There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it. Have some sense.
Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.
Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.
The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense.
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point.
The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you.
My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm. This calendar does NOT work.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 11:12
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:These threads are so tiring.
The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.
+1
This schedule has been brutal on kids and parents.
Anonymous
02/10/2026 11:08
Subject: Why is there another early release day?
Anonymous wrote:Good thing we have some solid full weeks in May and June when everyone is focused
Be careful, the Memorial Day haters are going to come for you!