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When Is the Last Day of School?

As February vacation winds down with snow showers in the forecast for four out of the next seven days, some are wondering when the Lexington Public Schools are scheduled to let out for summer vacation.

As February vacation winds down and we head into a weekend wherein forecasts are calling for up to another foot of snow, it seems like an appropriate time to peek ahead at when the 2012-2013 school year might end.    According to the Lexington Public Schools most recent calendar, published last Wednesday, Feb. 13, the tentative final day of school will be Friday, June 21. Planned makeup days, if needed, will be June 24, 25 and 26. And the Lexington High graduation, meanwhile, is scheduled for Sunday, June 9. Of course, this is all subject to change. And possible snow showers are in the forecast for four out of the next seven days.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 19

School's out for the summer, an art exhibit opens and more today in Lexington.

  1. Last Day of School for LPS: After half-days today, school's out for the summer. Enjoy! 2. Workshop: "Financial Strategies for Women:" Coromandel Wealth Management of Lexington is hosting a workshop,"Taking Charge of Your Financial Future: Financial Strategies for Women," at Lexington Depot from 8 to 9 a.m. this morning and from 5:30 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, June 20. Register for the workshop online by going to http://www.CoromandelWM.com/FSW, or by calling 781-728-9001. 3. Our Shared Planet, the Animal Kingdom Portrayed: This Lexington Arts and Crafts Society exhibit, done in conjunction with Mass Audubon, features 18 invited, nationally known artists working in mediums from traditional paintings to cutting edge materials are exhibiting …

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Raising Lexington: End of School Blues

Your kids may be counting the days until summer vacation, but they may also be sad to leave their friends and a routine they have come to rely on.

Ah, the end of the school year. Those half-focused, spring days filled with picnics, field day games and endless hours looking for those unreturned library books. It's time to wrap up the school year, say goodbye to our favorite teachers and promise your kids they will see their friends all summer. It’s a love hate relationship really: the kids love to be out of school and you hate to think of all of the activities you’ll have to line up to keep them occupied. But as much, as kids say they love this time of year, I think there is a little bit of dread too. Think about it. Your kids see their friends daily, learn (hopefully) fun and interesting things and get used to a routine they can rely on. In an otherwise uncertain world, this is your …

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Week in Review, June 19 to June 25

An anti-texting program came to Lexington, the school year ended, oh yeah, and Whitey Bulger was arrested.

This week began with Middlesex District Attorney's office and other dignitaries dropping by Lexington High School on Monday, for the "It Can Wait" program, which encourages teens not to text while driving. That evening, the Board of Selectmen heard about the Leary Report, approved a Lexpress-LHS pilot program and approved sale of bond anticipation notes, among other things. On Tuesday, Patch introduced a new feature that profiles vendors at the Lexington Farmers' Market and columnist Audra Myerberg kicked-started a conversation about cafeteria food and chickens.  Also, officials confirmed an investigation into a possible attempted arson on Wood Street.  On Wednesday, a business feature on Help Around Town, introduced resident Reem Yared's …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 22

Last day of school, Leary land and a blood trive today in Lexington.

1. School's out for the summer. Today's the last day of the 2010-2011 school year for the Lexington Public Schools -- except for Estabrook, which finishes with a half-day this Friday, June 24. 2. Leary Land's on the agenda tonight for LEXHAB, which meets at 7:30 p.m. at its offices on Militia Drive. Talks are likely to include a new wrinkle -- the possiblity of the White House moving (again) in front of the farm house. 3. In its meeting at 7 p.m. tonight in Cary Hall, the Transportation Advisory Committee will take up a pilot program to connect riders and vehicles, the LHS school bus flexpass and continuation of the Senior Center/housing connection. 4. The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Knights…

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