City Students Get Extra Day Off This Summer
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City school kids have one more day of summer vacation to look forward to.
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott informed principals Friday that the next school year will begin on Thursday September 8th.
That's one day later than previously announced.
The extra day will be used by teachers to prepare for the school year.
Principals told the Department of Education they needed the time because of the new tougher student standards being put in place.
A letter is being sent to parents to inform them of the change.
The last day of school is June 28th.