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2021-22 Religious & Cultural Holidays at RSSAA

Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor is a diverse community reflecting many traditions and perspectives. If each of us is sensitive to both the direct and subtle ways we demonstrate respect and appreciation for these differences, we will each be a positive force in providing a multi-cultural education for our students. We are committed to honoring the rich cultural diversity within our community.

HOLIDAYS GUIDELINES Classification of the significance of a 's observance is based on recommendations from representatives of the group who celebrate it. A balance between any formal religious standard and the actual contemporary observance of the holiday has been the intended aim of these recommendations.

Holiday observances of major significance to a group are indicated on the online All-School Calendar by “Event-Free Day”. The following rules apply:

RSSAA may not schedule any of the following during “Event-Free” holidays. 1. Major exams 2. Reviews for major exams 3. Tryouts; for example, teams, plays 4. One-time or major events (, class photos, dances, etc.) 5. Class/Parent meetings

Students will likely be with their families or at a place of worship in observance of these holidays. They might not be in school and/or have time available to do the required homework. Absence to observe these holidays should be excused, and make-up privileges should be the same as the make-up privileges offered to a student who has an excused absence due to illness.

Exceptions: The two exceptions to this policy are during the first and last weeks of school. Since we are unable to move school start and end dates or the events that are specific to them, such as graduation, those events may be scheduled on an “Event-Free” holiday.

2021-22 Event-Free Holidays

September 6 beings at sunset April 10 /Pesach begins at sunset September 7 Rosh Hashanah April 15 September 8 Rosh Hashanah April 16 Passover/Pesach first two days Passover/Pesach first two days September 15 beings at sunset April 17 September 16 Yom Kippur April 22 Passover/Pesach last two days December 25 April 23 Passover/Pesach last two days

January 6 May 2 Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset

April 1 Ramadan begins at sunset May 3 Eid al-Fitr April 2 Ramadan first day

Edited 6/11/2021 Additional celebrations that are recognized within our community include:

All Saints’ Day Ostara All Soul’s Day Ascension Day Purim Lammas Mabon Shavuot Chanukah/ Shemini Atzeret Corpus Christi Orthodox Palm Sunday Simchat Torah Orthodox Holy Friday Sukkot Feast of the Nativity Orthodox Easter Holi

If your student will be away from school for any of these celebrations, please let your class teacher know. If you would like any celebrations that are special to your family included in this document, please reach out to Cassie Standke, Communications Director, at [email protected].

Edited 6/11/2021