Ask a Teacher: My Child Is Supposed to Start Kindergarten Wh

Ask a Teacher: My Child Is Supposed to Start Kindergarten While We’re on Vacation
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Our oldest is going to be starting kindergarten this August. He’s gone to preschool in the same school district for the last 3 years, and school has always started around August 20. We just found out that the first day this year will be August 11! The problem is… we only have one family trip planned this summer (and really for the rest of the year, due to a new baby coming in the fall), and it is supposed to be August 7 – 14. We’ve unfortunately been hyping up this trip, and he is really excited about going. So… what should I do? Have him miss the first three days? Or go and come home early so they can start school? I’m leaning towards the latter because he’ll be going to a new school with new kids… but is the first week super important?

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