LI Update - July 24, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Shelly (7/24) and Kimberly (7/27).

Calendar: August 2009
02 Sisters’ Day
12 UN International Youth Day
13 Completed time cards due for the period of 8/1 – 8/15.
15 Patty’s birthday
15 Seth’s birthday
16 Electronic time entry due for the period of 8/1 – 8/15.
20 Ramadan begins at sunset
28 Completed time cards due for the period of 8/16 – 8/31.
31 Electronic time entry due for the period of 8/16 – 8/31.


Ramadan begins August 20, 2009
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will begin at sunset on August 20. Muslims who observe Ramadan do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset until the celebration of Eid al Fitr, which takes place approximately September 18.

The first week of Ramadan is often challenging for students as they become accustomed to not eating or drinking (or smoking, if they are smokers) during the day. Depending on the time of the class, students may need to take a brief break for prayer.

Furthermore, if you have a class that is in progress at the time of sunset, be aware that your Muslim students should be able to take a brief break to pray and break their fast.