First Day of School

School interferes with my vacation planning. Not my schooling but Victoria's. I just called the Superintendent's office, as I do every year, to find out the first day of school. I find it hard to believe this information is not posted yet for the public. Isn't everyone wanting to know when is the first day to schedule their vacation plans?

I'm also concerned about sports. Victoria will be eligible for the middle school sports teams. I hope they do not hold try outs before we return from vacation although the Superintendent is suggesting closing Victoria's school or eliminating middle school sports so it looks like my kid is the target and the solution to all of the town's budget woes. School begins August 31, 2009, a full week before Labor Day. I think there should be a law preventing school from beginning before Labor Day. Labor Day is the traditional end of summer. The final barbeque, closing up of the summer cottage, and a farewell to beach picnics.

I'll admit, I was too embarassed to ask about next year's April vacation. I wish I had. I was looking into some Italy vacation options.

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