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Holiday Guide: Breaking Down Winter Break

"...And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again."

Posted Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 7:50 am ET|Updated Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 5:15 pm ET

To parents: Here's a quick guide for those who find the lyrics to "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" a tad too true to life.

To students: Here's exactly how much time you have to goof off and watch Harry Potter until you have to do homework again.

Friday, Dec. 23: Early dismissal drill

Saturday, Dec. 24 - Monday, Jan. 2: Schools are closed

Tuesday, Jan. 3: All classes resume

Friday, Dec. 23 - Monday, Jan. 2: School is closed

Tuesday, Jan. 3: OLMA classes resume

Dec. 23: Early dismissal at 12 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24 - Monday, Jan. 2: School is closed

Tuesday, Jan. 3: School reopens

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