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cbayer

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2. I agree with her. If attendance is going to be really low on those days,

Reply to rug (Original post)

Tue Oct 15, 2013, 05:06 PM

Oct 2013

they could adapt by having a special activity.

In addition to this being a separation issue, it can be a tremendous burden on working parents. If the holiday is not being pretty universally observed, childcare can become a serious issue.

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Public schools shouldn�t close for religious reasons [View all] rug Oct 2013 OP

If you want to celebrate your holiday Drale Oct 2013 #1

I agree with her. If attendance is going to be really low on those days, cbayer Oct 2013 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author LostOne4Ever Oct 2013 #3

I think you got your threads mixed up her, my friend. cbayer Oct 2013 #4

O.o LostOne4Ever Oct 2013 #5

Living in Montgomery County, as I do ... kwassa Oct 2013 #6

Solution: Parent's Choice days WolverineDG Oct 2013 #7

That's not a bad idea at all. rug Oct 2013 #8

No, they should grant excused absences for them. nt Deep13 Oct 2013 #9

That is what the school district does... rexcat Oct 2013 #10