SAVE OUR GUSD SUMMERS

Please sign the SAVE OUR GUSD SUMMERS petition to have our schools' starting date be extended to much later in August (and as close to Labor Day as possible) for 2016 and subsequent years. This would not affect the mandatory 180 days of instructional teaching. We have only so many years to build summer family memories with our children. By losing a month of the summer vacation, the lives of our children and families are being negatively impacted in many ways. If our children are taking summer school, their summer vacation has been shortened to only 3 weeks. Our children deserve to have time in the summer for camps, sports, recreation, and most importantly, family time. In our society, the stress of our adult workloads are increasing, and our recreational time with our children is being lessened. We are a community who is very committed to the educational lives of our children. When the academic year begins, we are all invested in their well being and educational process. Kids need a break. Families need a break. If a teacher is interested in pursuing educational opportunities to build on their own expertise, those are also affected by the shortened summer hiatus. The stated "pro" for starting our schools earlier is so that our students will have taken their finals before the Christmas break. This goal could be met by adjusting other holiday dates in the calendar year, and still starting school at a later date.  The GUSD school starting date is one of the earliest in the entire United States. It is affecting our children's internships and summer job opportunities as well. The warm temperatures are miserable for our kids in non air conditioned classrooms and for outdoor Physical Education. The decision was made for the early starting date for GUSD schools by a small committee 8 years ago.  I have not found a single parent who is happy about the school year beginning so early. Next year the starting date is scheduled for August 8th. I know that our School Board leaders are committed to the children of this community, and are driven by their love for education. Let's send them a message that curtailing our summers does not benefit the family and the educational lives of our children, but hurts us all.

Update #58 years ago
Community Meetings to Support our Cause of a later start date for school!! Please Attend! Thank you!

February 4, 2016 (Thursday), Hoover High School Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
February 17, 2016 (Wednesday), Glendale High School Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
February 23, 2016 (Tuesday), Crescenta Valley High School Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Update #48 years ago
For Christine Walters, Pres of the School Board, 2500 people opposed to the Early Start date are not a significant amount ( 10% of GUSD) and we are not a priority. Greg Krikorian and Dr. Armina Gharpetian compassionately supported us, but Walters, Freemon, and Nahabedian would not even support an action for the Glendale Teachers Ass. to discuss a calendar change. Next year’s start date is August 8. Your signatures and support MATTER. Let’s get another 1000 signatures. Pass this Petition on!
Update #38 years ago
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! We need your presence at the next School Board meeting, Tuesday, 11/17 at 6:00 PM. (223 N. Jackson in Glendale) We are making progress! We ask for an hour of your time to join us in solidarity. Your attendance will let the Board know that we are serious and want CHANGE. Will you come? srush1@pacbell.net for any questions. Thank you!
Update #28 years ago
Due to the overwhelming support of this Petition, we have created a website were parents can gather, exchange ideas, and stay informed about developments. Please visit http://gusdparents.org and subscribe for email updates.
https://www.facebook.com/gusdparents Thank you!


Update #18 years ago
School Board meeting Tuesday, 6:00 PM 223 Jackson St. Glendale
Final push for the petition. Please have your spouse sign, forward it to friends via email, and post it on your Facebook page. We are making a difference! THANK YOU for your support!
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