we did it and the school board finally agreed to shift the start date so no one has to miss out. im so relieved we got this right and now students can be where they need to be. thanks for sticking with me on this one.
March 9, 2021
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January 14, 2021
just hit 500 signatures and im honestly amazed at how many people agree that kids shouldnt have to choose. thank you for helping get this moving so fast.
Reached 500 supporters
January 13, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
January 12, 2021
January 11, 2021
we are almost at 500 signatures and i really want to hit that mark before we get to the board meeting. if you can send this link to a few people today it would be huge for us.
January 9, 2021
we are almost at 100 signatures and i really need everyone to blast this link out to their group chats right now. let's get over that hump before the school board sees this so they know we arent backing down.
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We would not start school on important Christian holidays like Christmas or Easter, therefore, we should not start the school year on an important Jewish holiday. It’s 2021. Be accepting of others, be respectful, and be flexible (it’s only one day!) Other school districts have made the adjustment, EP should also!
In the 80s and 90s when I grew up in EP there were few Jews who lived in our community. But that has changed and times have changed. Please listen to these Jewish students and supporters and show you welcome all at EPHS by making this change.
When I was one of the few Jewish EPHS students back in the mid-90s, this was a bit of a problem for me, too. I would hope the district could concede the one day. I don't think folks would even ask if it weren't the FIRST day.
I’m feeling very privileged right now that my kids never had to attend school on Christmas Day. Please move the start date by one day to ensure equal privilege for all our kids. The first day of school after the end (hopefully!) of a global pandemic is one no parent wants their kid to miss!
As a parent of two children in the district I support this call to action to change the first day of school. In knowing the importance of this holiday for the Jewish Community and failing to do what other districts have already done shows a callous disregard for students and families of this faith. Please make the change.
Religious equality for all students should be upheld
This should not even be an issue. Would we start on Dec 25? No.
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we did it and the school board finally agreed to shift the start date so no one has to miss out. im so relieved we got this right and now students can be where they need to be. thanks for sticking with me on this one.
March 9, 2021
Final supporters
Updates
January 14, 2021
just hit 500 signatures and im honestly amazed at how many people agree that kids shouldnt have to choose. thank you for helping get this moving so fast.
Reached 500 supporters
January 13, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
January 12, 2021
January 11, 2021
we are almost at 500 signatures and i really want to hit that mark before we get to the board meeting. if you can send this link to a few people today it would be huge for us.
January 9, 2021
we are almost at 100 signatures and i really need everyone to blast this link out to their group chats right now. let's get over that hump before the school board sees this so they know we arent backing down.
105 Comments
I am an EPHS graduate. I know work in a school that has a high population of Jewish students. I couldn’t imagine asking students to choose between observing Rosh Hashanah and attending the first day of school.
We would not start school on important Christian holidays like Christmas or Easter, therefore, we should not start the school year on an important Jewish holiday. It’s 2021. Be accepting of others, be respectful, and be flexible (it’s only one day!) Other school districts have made the adjustment, EP should also!
In the 80s and 90s when I grew up in EP there were few Jews who lived in our community. But that has changed and times have changed. Please listen to these Jewish students and supporters and show you welcome all at EPHS by making this change.
When I was one of the few Jewish EPHS students back in the mid-90s, this was a bit of a problem for me, too. I would hope the district could concede the one day. I don't think folks would even ask if it weren't the FIRST day.
I’m feeling very privileged right now that my kids never had to attend school on Christmas Day. Please move the start date by one day to ensure equal privilege for all our kids. The first day of school after the end (hopefully!) of a global pandemic is one no parent wants their kid to miss!
As a parent of two children in the district I support this call to action to change the first day of school. In knowing the importance of this holiday for the Jewish Community and failing to do what other districts have already done shows a callous disregard for students and families of this faith. Please make the change.
Religious equality for all students should be upheld
This should not even be an issue. Would we start on Dec 25? No.
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I am an EPHS graduate. I know work in a school that has a high population of Jewish students. I couldn’t imagine asking students to choose between observing Rosh Hashanah and attending the first day of school.