ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
2023-2024
QUARTER 1 (August 17 - October 13)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 14-16
Faculty Meetings, Classroom Preparation & Professional Development
Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Kindergarten Only
Thursday, August 17
Grades 1-5, First Day of Instruction (full day)
Friday, August 18
Kindergarten, First Day of Instruction (full day)
Monday, August 21, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – First Grade Only
Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Second Grade Only
Wednesday, August 23, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Third Grade Only
Thursday, August 24, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Fourth Grade Only
Monday, August 28, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Fifth Grade Only
Monday, September 4
Labor Day – School closed
Thursday, September 21
Re-Establishment of Armenian Independence
School Closed
Friday, September 22
Professional Development Day
Pupil Free Day
Friday, October 13 *POSTPONED TO TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28*
School Picture Day
Friday, October 13
Last Day of First Quarter
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 14-16
Faculty Meetings, Classroom Preparation & Professional Development
Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Kindergarten Only
Thursday, August 17
Grades 1-5, First Day of Instruction (full day)
Friday, August 18
Kindergarten, First Day of Instruction (full day)
Monday, August 21, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – First Grade Only
Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Second Grade Only
Wednesday, August 23, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Third Grade Only
Thursday, August 24, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Fourth Grade Only
Monday, August 28, 6:30 pm
Parents Back to School Night – Fifth Grade Only
Monday, September 4
Labor Day – School closed
Thursday, September 21
Re-Establishment of Armenian Independence
School Closed
Friday, September 22
Professional Development Day
Pupil Free Day
Friday, October 13 *POSTPONED TO TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28*
School Picture Day
Friday, October 13
Last Day of First Quarter
QUARTER 2 (October 17 – December 22)
Friday, October 13
Movie Night
Start time: Preschool 5:00 pm; Elementary 7:00 pm
Monday, October 16
Pupil free day - No Instruction
Tuesday, October 17
Beginning of Second Quarter
Tuesday, October 17
Presentation of Armenian Musical Instruments
Wednesday, October 18
Preparation of Lavash bread
Wednesday, October 18 & Friday October 20
Armenian Cultural Days - Students only
Thursday, October 19
California Great Shakeout Day
Earthquake practice during school hours
Friday, October 20
Armenian Cultural Assembly
Saturday, October 21, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Annual Professional Development Day (APDD)
Organized by The Board of Regents
Thursday, October 26, 3:30-7:30 pm
School Festival
Friday, October 27
Parent Teacher conference day – Pupil free day
Tuesday, October 31
Harvest/Halloween festivities during school hours
Thursday, November 9
Townhall Meeting – 7:30 pm
Friday, November 10
Veterans Day Observed – School Closed
Wednesday, November 22
Professional Development Day - Pupil Free Day
Thursday & Friday, November 23-24
Thanksgiving Holiday – School closed
Tuesday, November 28
School Picture Day
Friday, December 8 - Half Day
Early Dismissal:
-Grades 4 & 5 at 11:45 a.m.
-Grades 1 & 3 at 12:00 p.m.
-Grades K & 2 at 12:15 p.m.
Friday, December 8 - 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting organized by Parent Support Committee
Event start time: 5:30 p.m.
Students in classroom by: 7:00 p.m.
Students' performances: 7:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting: 8:45 p.m.
Friday, December 22
Holy Communion – Half Day
Monday, December 25 – Friday, January 5
Christmas Vacation – School Closed
Saturday, January 6
Armenian Christmas Day
Friday, October 13
Movie Night
Start time: Preschool 5:00 pm; Elementary 7:00 pm
Monday, October 16
Pupil free day - No Instruction
Tuesday, October 17
Beginning of Second Quarter
Tuesday, October 17
Presentation of Armenian Musical Instruments
Wednesday, October 18
Preparation of Lavash bread
Wednesday, October 18 & Friday October 20
Armenian Cultural Days - Students only
Thursday, October 19
California Great Shakeout Day
Earthquake practice during school hours
Friday, October 20
Armenian Cultural Assembly
Saturday, October 21, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Annual Professional Development Day (APDD)
Organized by The Board of Regents
Thursday, October 26, 3:30-7:30 pm
School Festival
Friday, October 27
Parent Teacher conference day – Pupil free day
Tuesday, October 31
Harvest/Halloween festivities during school hours
Thursday, November 9
Townhall Meeting – 7:30 pm
Friday, November 10
Veterans Day Observed – School Closed
Wednesday, November 22
Professional Development Day - Pupil Free Day
Thursday & Friday, November 23-24
Thanksgiving Holiday – School closed
Tuesday, November 28
School Picture Day
Friday, December 8 - Half Day
Early Dismissal:
-Grades 4 & 5 at 11:45 a.m.
-Grades 1 & 3 at 12:00 p.m.
-Grades K & 2 at 12:15 p.m.
Friday, December 8 - 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting organized by Parent Support Committee
Event start time: 5:30 p.m.
Students in classroom by: 7:00 p.m.
Students' performances: 7:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting: 8:45 p.m.
Friday, December 22
Holy Communion – Half Day
Monday, December 25 – Friday, January 5
Christmas Vacation – School Closed
Saturday, January 6
Armenian Christmas Day
QUARTER 3 (January 8 – March 15)
Monday, January 8 Beginning of Third Quarter
School re-opens after Christmas Vacation
Thursday, January 11
5th Grade Students’ Shadow Day at the Encino Campus
Friday, January 12
In & Out Truck
Monday, January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – School Closed
Thursday, February 1, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday, February 6, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
>Incoming Kindergarten Orientation<
Thursday, February 8
St. Vartanants Day – School Closed
Friday, February 9
Professional Development Day – Pupil free day
Tuesday February 13
Picture Make-up Day for Faculty & Students
Monday, February 19
Presidents’ Day – School closed
Mon., Tue., Wed. March 4,5,6
Dr. Seuss Days
Monday: “Pajama Day”: Wear your pajamas!
Tuesday: “Hat Day”: Wear your favorite hat
Wednesday: “Wacky Wednesday”: Wear your silly socks, clothes backwards, inside out or mismatched!
Friday, March 8
Parent Teacher conference day - Pupil free day
Monday, January 8 Beginning of Third Quarter
School re-opens after Christmas Vacation
Thursday, January 11
5th Grade Students’ Shadow Day at the Encino Campus
Friday, January 12
In & Out Truck
Monday, January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – School Closed
Thursday, February 1, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday, February 6, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
>Incoming Kindergarten Orientation<
Thursday, February 8
St. Vartanants Day – School Closed
Friday, February 9
Professional Development Day – Pupil free day
Tuesday February 13
Picture Make-up Day for Faculty & Students
Monday, February 19
Presidents’ Day – School closed
Mon., Tue., Wed. March 4,5,6
Dr. Seuss Days
Monday: “Pajama Day”: Wear your pajamas!
Tuesday: “Hat Day”: Wear your favorite hat
Wednesday: “Wacky Wednesday”: Wear your silly socks, clothes backwards, inside out or mismatched!
Friday, March 8
Parent Teacher conference day - Pupil free day
QUARTER 4 (March 18 – June 7)
Monday, March 18
Beginning of Fourth Quarter
Friday, March 22
Holy Communion – Half Day
Spring Festival students only: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Early Dismissal:
-Grades 4 & 5 at 11:45 a.m.
-Grades 1 & 3 at 12:00 p.m.
-Grades K & 2 at 12:15 p.m.
Monday, March 25 – April 1
Easter Vacation – School closed
Tuesday, April 2
School re-opens after Easter vacation
Wednesday, April 24
Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day – School Closed
Monday - Friday, May 13-17
TerraNova Testing
Friday, May 17
Preschool Year-End Program - Half Day
Early Dismissal:
-Grades 4 & 5 at 11:45 a.m.
-Grades 1 & 3 at 12:00 p.m.
-Grades K & 2 at 12:15 p.m.
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day – School closed
Tuesday, May 28
Armenian Independence Day – School closed.
Friday, May 31
In & Out Truck
Friday, June 7
Last Day of Instruction, Half day
Sunday, June 9, 2:00 pm
Kindergarten Commencement
Sunday, June 9, 4:30 pm
5th Grade Commencement
Monday, June 10
Day off
Wednesday, June 12
Last Day of Academic Year
SUMMER SCHOOL 2024
Monday, June 17 – July 3 (total 13 days)
Monday, March 18
Beginning of Fourth Quarter
Friday, March 22
Holy Communion – Half Day
Spring Festival students only: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Early Dismissal:
-Grades 4 & 5 at 11:45 a.m.
-Grades 1 & 3 at 12:00 p.m.
-Grades K & 2 at 12:15 p.m.
Monday, March 25 – April 1
Easter Vacation – School closed
Tuesday, April 2
School re-opens after Easter vacation
Wednesday, April 24
Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day – School Closed
Monday - Friday, May 13-17
TerraNova Testing
Friday, May 17
Preschool Year-End Program - Half Day
Early Dismissal:
-Grades 4 & 5 at 11:45 a.m.
-Grades 1 & 3 at 12:00 p.m.
-Grades K & 2 at 12:15 p.m.
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day – School closed
Tuesday, May 28
Armenian Independence Day – School closed.
Friday, May 31
In & Out Truck
Friday, June 7
Last Day of Instruction, Half day
Sunday, June 9, 2:00 pm
Kindergarten Commencement
Sunday, June 9, 4:30 pm
5th Grade Commencement
Monday, June 10
Day off
Wednesday, June 12
Last Day of Academic Year
SUMMER SCHOOL 2024
Monday, June 17 – July 3 (total 13 days)