Mark

Can you beleive it? It is time for the kids to head back to school, or begin schooling.

Some parents love when the kids head off to school or when the routines of homeschooling begins.

How about you? Do you like summer time or school time better?

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Mark Strohm, Jr.
Thrifty Times

sky

I know about your summer break in America, but it is always strange to me! Our schools start in January, and we have 4 breaks. One longer one in June, and then at the end of the year for about 5 - 6 weeks. Then it is summer by us ... YayHow long is your summer break in America?

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Rom 1:20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

Jesus said: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Shannon

Our kids last day of school was June 4th (which is REALLY late for us but we had a lot of snow days). They start back to school August 21st. Typically they are done somewhere around the 20th of May so they get almost 3 full months off.

As for the kids - they of course prefer summer break! Swimming, playing with friends, sleeping in, camp, etc.

As for me - GIVE ME SCHOOL! My kids do much better when they are busy with school and when they are in a routine. Plus the house stays clean during the day.

I do like just having to get myself up in the mornings though. I think summer break works out just about right. At first I'm all excited because I get to sleep later too and there's no morning rush. About the time the kids start driving me crazy at home, it's time to head back.

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I can do everything through Him who gives me strength! Philippians 4:13

There are four things that are too mysterious for me to understand: an eagle flying in the sky, a snake moving on a rock, a ship finding its way over the sea and a man and woman falling in love. Proverbs 30:18-19

sky

That's a loooong break! Nice! My son with love that - he will ask us to move to america!

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Rom 1:20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

Jesus said: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." John 16:33

jad4christ

Here in Michigan School can't start until after Labor day. My kids start on Sept. 7 and get out the Fri before Memorial day. (Last monday in May) But they have long days. Personally Sept 7th can't get here fast enough!!

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by Prayer and Petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

All that I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen-Emerson

Shannon

LOL Sky!

We have that law here in Iowa too but a school district can file for an exemption and it seems like EVERY district does. I don't know of any that start AFTER Labor Day (at least around us).

What hours do your kids go to school? Mine go from 8:25-3:25. Bus picks them up around 8 and they are home around 4, so not too terribly bad all the way around.

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I can do everything through Him who gives me strength! Philippians 4:13

There are four things that are too mysterious for me to understand: an eagle flying in the sky, a snake moving on a rock, a ship finding its way over the sea and a man and woman falling in love. Proverbs 30:18-19

jad4christ

They start at 7:55 and end at 3:25 so I guess it isn't so long after all. lol But I don't know of any school in MI that starts before Labor day. I like it that way cause it seems pointless to have a couple full days and a half day then a three day weekend.

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by Prayer and Petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

All that I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen-Emerson

Shannon

The problem we run into is it's so hot that they wind up letting the kids out early. It seems like we always start before Labor Day but it's AFTER Labor Day that we actually get full days in. Pointless if you ask me!

We just registered kids last night...school supplies are all bought...we are READY! YAY!! (Can you tell Mom is ready for the kids to go back?)

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I can do everything through Him who gives me strength! Philippians 4:13

There are four things that are too mysterious for me to understand: an eagle flying in the sky, a snake moving on a rock, a ship finding its way over the sea and a man and woman falling in love. Proverbs 30:18-19

jad4christ

I can't wait for school to start cause it means I get to go back to work and mingle with some adults. I got all my son's school supplies but my daughter is still waiting for her turn to shop. She seems to think she is getting a phone.

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by Prayer and Petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

All that I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen-Emerson

Shannon

We're going through that SAME discussion right now! How old is your daughter? Mine is 12 and seems to think she "needs one for sports." My husband said "what sport do you play with a cell phone?" He got the typical "DADDDDDDDDDD!" response.

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I can do everything through Him who gives me strength! Philippians 4:13

There are four things that are too mysterious for me to understand: an eagle flying in the sky, a snake moving on a rock, a ship finding its way over the sea and a man and woman falling in love. Proverbs 30:18-19