[Reasons #1 and #2 were, respectively, random holidays when school is closed and no Halloween].

The girls brought the following note home from school on Monday, printed in lovely centered flowery font on pink paper:

Your children are always in our hearts,

but please remember that

we do not celebrate Valentine’s Day at the school.

We ask that you not send your child

to school with valentines.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bah humbug.