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MUSC encourages parents to support children, first day of school initiative MUSC supports the First Day of School Initiative recently reported in the news media. This initiative encourages parents to take their children to school on the first day as a way of parents supporting their children and connecting with their children's teachers.  MUSC (University, Medical Center, UMA and other MUSC entities) managers and supervisors are strongly encouraged to allow their employees to use up to two hours of annual leave/PTO, accrued compensatory time or adjust work schedules to be with their children on the first day of school. It is understood that scheduling for patient care cannot be compromised and that  leave may not be reasonable for some direct care providers. In any event,  managers and supervisors are asked to do their best to encourage employees when practical to join in on the First Day of School Initiative.  The First Day of School Initiative formally applies to Aug. 11 for Charleston County Schools. However, MUSC extends the support for this initiative for the beginning date(s) of public schools in the surrounding counties and for private schools.  For information, call the Medical University Human Resources Office at 792-2121 or Human Resources Hospital Authority at 792-5098. Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.