The change was made in consideration of the state tests, which were moved by the NYS Education Department from January to April. This change will allow for greater educational continuity the week before the tests.
Feel free to add information about how/when the new calendar will be made available in your school (e.g. Look for the calendar in your child’s backpack the first week in December or a revised calendar will be sent home in the next progress report). If you have any questions, please let me know.