Comments on: DeKalb Schools Eliminate Part of February Break To Make Up Snow Days

By: 40 and Fabulous

40 and Fabulous — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:41:25 +0000

First Baptist runs a great afterschool program loaded with lots of activities and enthusiastic young adults to supervise. They take Pre-K-5th grad regular Afterschool Program. I have three children there – the youngest is in Pre-K. They have been very happy there and enjoy the occasional “Camp” days or weeks during the breaks and summer. Check them out.

By: macarolina

macarolina — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:10:37 +0000

love this idea!

By: Teach

Teach — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:57:38 +0000

I haven’t had that experience. However, I do choose my activities carefully. Last days/ first days are best with engaging but relaxed projects that allow for group work.

By: CSD Mom

CSD Mom — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:45:56 +0000

This is a very good point. I hope they are asking for teachers’ input on this, and I hope the teachers will give it. I have spoken to several who say the kids were by and large useless for the first three days after the September break. These were elementary teachers.

By: sfmaster

sfmaster — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:18:06 +0000

One more note. I would say that number of days does not indicate “priority on our kids’ education”. There are so many measures by which the CSD clearly demonstrates prioritizing children’s education and if you want to be comparative, far and beyond that of Dekalb County. I think the administrators made the right call.