Sentences with phrase «school day lasts»

The average school day lasts nine hours, and students attend two - weeks of summer school every year.

Keyonta missed dozens of school days last year because of his illness, staying home so often that Summerville had to quit her cooking job to care for him.

Roxbury Prep is known for its strict discipline, including mandatory uniforms of blue shirts and khaki pants; long school days lasting eight hours or more; and a firm code of conduct that forbids things such as speaking in the hallways.

On a school day last semester, a class of third - graders stroked violins and cellos as their music teacher led them on a baby grand piano.

Not exact matches

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

On one of Branson's last days at school, his headmaster is reported to have told him he would either end up in prison or become a millionaire.

Saloner, citing the wrongful termination lawsuit by a former professor who alleges the dean railroaded him out of the business school while sleeping with his wife, announced his resignation last month, on the same day Poets & Quants published a lengthy expose based on the lawsuit and the professors» divorce.

It was my second to last day of school.

On Ash Whitaker's second to last day of high school, he learned that he had won a major civil rights case at a federal appeals court.

Several major U.S. companies have dropped their associations with the National Rifle Association in the last few days, less than two weeks after a 19 year old with a semi-automatic rifle killed 17 people in a high school in Florida.

I grew up in West Vancouver, and on the last day of school each summer I'd go to the barbershop and get my hair shaved off, so I wouldn't have to worry about ticks.

Last year, Ontario imposed a contract on public - school teachers that eliminated bankable sick days, while back in June, Treasury Board president Tony Clement vowed to fight federal employee absenteeism, which he said was costing taxpayers millions.

But this Presidents Day weekend, the commander - in - chief fired off an unprecedented 14 tweets about the Russia investigation — declaring his innocence, suggesting the FBI could have prevented last week's Florida school shooting if it hadn't been working on the investigation, blaming Democrats and former President Barack Obama for Russia's interference in the election, and accusing the former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton of colluding with Russia.

The online furor comes a day after the NRA's leaders attacked the media and Democrats, claiming the fallout from last week's Florida high school massacre was being politicized.

Last year, Brevard schools were closed for three days for Hurricane Matthew and did not have to make up any of them.

Students in Brevard missed three days of schools last year due to Hurricane Matthew and didn't not have to make up any of them.

Before Nikolas Cruz's shots rang through her high school building last week, Catania recalls spending the day stressing about a test she would have in the fourth period.

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These days everyone seems to start school sometime in August, but for those of us of a certain age, the natural annual rhythm is still to see the last few days of August as the end of a carefree summer.

George, a friend in High School, witnessed to me for an entire year and then, on the last day of school, I placed my faith in School, witnessed to me for an entire year and then, on the last day of school, I placed my faith in school, I placed my faith in Jesus.

posts on ALMOST FAMOUS, two on the SCHOOL OF ROCK, and an epic one on THE DOORS, I do think that among my list of pop - music films, THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO is the standout in terms of sheer cinematic achievement, with only AMERICAN GRAFFITI giving it a run for the money.

posts on ALMOST FAMOUS, two on the SCHOOL OF ROCK, and an epic one on THE DOORS, I do think that among my list of pop - music films, THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO is the standout in terms of sheer....

Here Misty Bernall tells her daughter's story from her childhood to her last day at Columbine High School.

Today is the last day of Bible school; we climb the stairs on a kind of field trip to the sanctuary, and we sit in the first broad row of pews.

Last summer, we had a meal program where we served lunch (free of charge) to kids in the community who always get there two meals a day at school but go hungry during the summer.

Mine had an unfortunate event with a teacher at school this year, and since this was her last year, on the very last day of school she walked up to him and had the «final word.»

Those nuns could be pretty tough back in the day, but in my years at a Catholic grade school they always had incredible integrity and dedication, so they earned my lasting respect.

(12) To this day, considering the impact of my several schools, it would be the last whose influence I would surrender.

Remember the last day of school?

«My daughter goes to public school and I can see the impact breakfast — or lack thereof — has on children in starting their day right,» she told us last year.

On the occasion of this holiday season, I wishing you all laughter and love in the kitchen, at your tables with family, at the office party, the school's last music concert of the year, the cookie exchanges, the Hanukah candle - lighting, the shopping, and the coffee with friends before the holidays change our days and schedules.

During that last day of school, the parents are able to coordinate a little party where they do a small holiday craft, watch a Christmas movie and enjoy a fun seasonal snack.

The last week of school is Hell Week because you have to be 3 places at once every day, and if you miss one well then you are like a horrible person.

Next week is my son's last day of school before dismissing for Christmas break.

It's cold here in WI and we had our first «cold» day / no school last week..

The hiccups happen with unannounced special days or last minute birthdays pop up at school.

jump to recipe Every June, on or about the last day of school, we take the kids to Pennsylvania to ride the rails at Strasburg Railroad.

Have fun with last day of school break!

You won't remember me, but I was the very last one at your Minneapolis book signing (I had to go to school the next day and dad kept asking if I wanted to go home because the line was so long.

My kids and I made Challah last week on a day off from school.

Our last day of school was May 31st so I guess it all works out.

I didn't have school last Friday so I started the day with a wonderful long run.

Last day of school before the New Year.

A few of us had a day off of work / school last week for Holiday that everyone seems to hate now a days.

Last day of school for my now official first grader.

You may remember I launched a new lunchbox series on the blog last month... remember... on the last day of school?

I've been thinking about taking a little break lately... and as summer is approaching (my daughter's last day of school is tomorrow!)

These cupcakes were taste tested on all of my students who were there on the last day of school before the spring break (which, surprisingly, was a great deal of them).

The last of the first Back to School days is this week.

This looks like the perfect last day of school after school treat!