Anonymous
06/05/2026 23:08
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hope it asks us to vote on a year-round school option! 9 weeks on, 2 weeks off, and an 8.5 week summer. (Plus, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and 3 days at Thanksgiving.)
no one wants this.
Actually, quite a few people do want this.
No one wants year round school
Anonymous
06/05/2026 22:31
Subject: latest calendar survey
I wish we could start after Labor Day and end by Memorial Day. I’m happy with 2-3 days of winter break and getting rid of other holidays to make it happen.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 22:25
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
8 week summer is too short, and no one wants to start in EARLY AUGUST, that's the middle of summer. What are you smoking?
It's really not. What do you do all summer? Normal people don't have summer homes, PP. We scramble to find things for our children to do all summer.
I would love a longer summer! There is SO MUCH I want to do with my kids or have them do and 8 weeks isn’t enough time. Consistent and reliable school year is what we need.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 22:24
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
8 week summer is too short, and no one wants to start in EARLY AUGUST, that's the middle of summer. What are you smoking?
It's really not. What do you do all summer? Normal people don't have summer homes, PP. We scramble to find things for our children to do all summer.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 21:47
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
Nobody wants to start school in early August.
I think the date we start is perfect. We just need to get out the first or second week of June. I think the last school day should have been June 12.
That sounds great. Give me a 10 day winter break and combine TWDs with some existing holidays and we could be there.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 17:48
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
Nobody wants to start school in early August.
I think the date we start is perfect. We just need to get out the first or second week of June. I think the last school day should have been June 12.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 16:30
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
8 week summer is too short, and no one wants to start in EARLY AUGUST, that's the middle of summer. What are you smoking?
I'm from Texas. We start in early August because it is smoking hot down there. Everyone would rather be in the AC.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 16:23
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
Nobody wants to start school in early August.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 16:01
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
8 week summer is too short, and no one wants to start in EARLY AUGUST, that's the middle of summer. What are you smoking?
Anonymous
06/05/2026 15:51
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.
So let's get rid of those random religious holidays. No more Veteran's Day off. Give us 1 week fall break, 2 week winter break, and 1 week spring break with an 8 week summer. Start in early Aug, get out in early Jun.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 15:45
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hope it asks us to vote on a year-round school option! 9 weeks on, 2 weeks off, and an 8.5 week summer. (Plus, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and 3 days at Thanksgiving.)
no one wants this.
Actually, quite a few people do want this.
Yeah, but then you're going to moan and complain about "these inbetween breaks are sooooo hard to find childcare for."
You think you want this, but you don't want this.
NP here. I'm a teacher with college-aged kids. I really want that year round schedule!
Anonymous
06/05/2026 15:45
Subject: Re:latest calendar survey
My kids started in FCPS in 2015 and for several years we did not have the Wednesday before Thanksgiving off. Sometimes it was an early release. Attendance was really bad, which is why they added that one. For me personally, we don't need the day off because our family is local, but I get that it's an issue for most.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 15:44
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anyone had enough of this year and aren't going to school after today? It feels like the year should be done by now.
Today really should have been the last day. They had field day today for K-2 and had the 6th graders helping with it all day. That’s nice and helpful and all, but it’s hardly an educational school day. They are just running out the clock now.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 15:42
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:I like how they lumped in Christmas with the other holidays for that option about removing religious holidays. They clearly did that so people afraid that they'd have school on Christmas wouldn't rank that option at the bottom. I hope no one is fooled by this. They aren't going to have school on Christmas no matter what happens to the other holidays.
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Anonymous
06/05/2026 15:36
Subject: latest calendar survey
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I was dissatisfied with the survey. I want to take a survey about how dumb the survey was.
There is nowhere to express any thoughts.
People overwhelmingly want a shorter school year, longer summer break, and much fewer days off for any reason during the year. And an end to half days/early releases. There was no way to express that.
Speak for yourself. I don't want a longer summer break. Coordinating summer camps is hellish and expensive for working parents who don't have summers off
Per day, summer camps are way cheaper than one off “camps.” So, I can’t see how a random Tuesday off in April is better.