Class of 2010 Generously sponsored by the Vashon Island offices of As of press time these dates are set. Through- out the year they may be changed. You may confirm the dates by calling the Vashon School District office at 463-2121, the individual schools or go to www.vashonsd.org 2009-2010 2009-2010 This year there will be Professional Development Days at all the schools every other Thursday, and each school will start two hours late. Formerly called Late Arrival Days, this time gives teachers the opportunity to work together to assess student work, evaluate curricula and learn from one another. September 8 First day of school, early release, including kindergartners 24 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. October 8 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m.; McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 9 Professional Development Day, no school. 12 to 16 Bus Ridership Week 21 to 23 Conference Days for Chautauqua. No school at Chautauqua. 22 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. November 5 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 11 Schools closed for Veteran’s Day. 19 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 26, 27 Schools are closed for Thanksgiving. December 3 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 4 Last day of trimester at Chautauqua and Vashon High School. 17 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 23 through Jan. 3 Winter Break January 14 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 18 Schools closed for Martin Luther King Day. 28 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 29 The last day of the semester at McMurray. February 11 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 13 to 21 Mid-winter Break March 4 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 18 Professional Development Day at Chautauqua and Vashon High School and conferences at McMurray, no school. 19 The last day of the trimester at Chautauqua and Vashon High School and conferences at McMurray, no school. April 1 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 3 to 11 Spring Break 22 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. May 6 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 20 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 31 Schools closed for the Memorial Day Holiday. June 3 Professional Development Day, late arrival for students. Chautauqua starts at 11 a.m., McMurray starts at 9:50 a.m. and Vashon High School at 9:45 a.m. 12 Vashon High School graduation 18 The last day of school, half day for all students.