Some students, parents left asking: What holiday?

Nevermind that it's a federal holiday. And nevermind that the vast majority of Washington area schoolchildren will be snoozing late, savoring their last day of winter break.

On Monday morning, a few students are headed to class.

Schools opened their doors Jan. 2 in Alexandria and Howard, St. Mary's and Charles counties, while elsewhere in the region — and in eight of the nation's 10 largest school systems — students are free to enjoy the nation's official celebration of New Year's Day.

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Peter Wallsten 02 Jan, 2012
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