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Michigan Schools Go Back to School to Early

Michigan Schools return back to school before summer has ended! We are committed to the education of our children but the rest of the country still abides by the after Labor day rule. With the back to school date of August 20 the kids are losing the month of August for summer break. Starting back to school shopping and the required supply list while the Dog Days of summer are still in full swing. This is precious time for our children to spend with families before the hustle and bustle of the new school year begins. Lets give them a break and send them back after Labor Day an age old tradition of our pasts!!! I kept record of all the half days and full days off for in service days for our educators last school year, I found out that at least every month the kids had one or sometimes two half days off and one full day. I think they would rather have that in the summer when the weather is beautiful and they can run and play. We all know by living in Michigan how important the sunshine is when we get it that is. I am submitting this to the Walled Lake Consolidated School Board of Education by December 31, 2003. I am asking them to consider changing the return to school date. Please show your support by signing this petition and support our kids while they are still kids!!!

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Do you have Children in School?
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When Do they return to School?
	August 18-22
	August 25-29
	After Labor Day
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I am a mother of two and aunt of four. I am a full time mom and part-time medical assistant. I believe in this and I plan to take this to the Board of Education and pursue this matter as far as I am able. It makes it really tough on the kids in the suburbs. I think our educators need to have less in service days and send our kids back after Labor Day. Our kids don't get out any earlier than normal so why should they lose the month of August for their summer vacation! I believe in Education but I also believe the kids need a break to unwind and be kids. There is enough time ahead of them to get a taste of the real world. Anyone who can think back for a moment- and remember what it felt like to be on summer vacation and watching Jerry Lewis and knowing after that it was time for school!!!
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