is your school closed during the Papal Visit?

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to locate the pope street closure website. Did someone post it in this thread?

[Anonymous]

http://wtop.com/pope-francis-2015-us-visit/2015/09/popes-d-c-visit-to-cause-street-closures/

Also on DC.gov

[Anonymous]

Check out pope.dc.gov for all info related to the Pope's visit. Street closures, metro impacts etc.

I'm in Brookland and got a letter yesterday that I may not get my mail for 3 days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out pope.dc.gov for all info related to the Pope's visit. Street closures, metro impacts etc.

I'm in Brookland and got a letter yesterday that I may not get my mail for 3 days.

Thank you. This is the one I was looking for.

[Anonymous]

Everyone did you think about the teachers, administration, food service workers, custodians, food deliveries, security ect. not able to get to the schools. Come on people think about everyday life in D.C. We have problems getting to work on a normal day.

[Anonymous]

No, and DCPS sent a robocall expecting everyone in on time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone did you think about the teachers, administration, food service workers, custodians, food deliveries, security ect. not able to get to the schools. Come on people think about everyday life in D.C. We have problems getting to work on a normal day.

Oh, the humanity! If DCPS can't overcome the challenges of a Papal visit then we really are not deserving of being the Nation's Capital. A few roads are being closed in the vicinity of the Basilica, White House, Capitol, Naval Observatory and a couple of other locations. Mass transit will be running. Thousands of federal workers won't be reporting do as to take stress off the system. People will be delayed and inconvenienced. Life as we know it will not end. Take a vacation day and stay home if dealing with minor adversity is not your thing.

[Anonymous]

EL Haynes is closed Wednesday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone did you think about the teachers, administration, food service workers, custodians, food deliveries, security ect. not able to get to the schools. Come on people think about everyday life in D.C. We have problems getting to work on a normal day.

Oh, the humanity! If DCPS can't overcome the challenges of a Papal visit then we really are not deserving of being the Nation's Capital. A few roads are being closed in the vicinity of the Basilica, White House, Capitol, Naval Observatory and a couple of other locations. Mass transit will be running. Thousands of federal workers won't be reporting do as to take stress off the system. People will be delayed and inconvenienced. Life as we know it will not end. Take a vacation day and stay home if dealing with minor adversity is not your thing.

It's not minor adversity, it's major.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone did you think about the teachers, administration, food service workers, custodians, food deliveries, security ect. not able to get to the schools. Come on people think about everyday life in D.C. We have problems getting to work on a normal day.

Oh, the humanity! If DCPS can't overcome the challenges of a Papal visit then we really are not deserving of being the Nation's Capital. A few roads are being closed in the vicinity of the Basilica, White House, Capitol, Naval Observatory and a couple of other locations. Mass transit will be running. Thousands of federal workers won't be reporting do as to take stress off the system. People will be delayed and inconvenienced. Life as we know it will not end. Take a vacation day and stay home if dealing with minor adversity is not your thing.

It's not minor adversity, it's major.

no, it's not. the schools immediately affected are closed. teachers, administrators, food service workers, custodians, food deliveries, security etc. are adults with a job and they are expected to be able to get organized for a one time event like this, taking the day off if they can, leaving home at 5am if they need to or do whatever they have to do their jobs. the principal at my kids' school live over 100 mile from DC and commute every day to school, summer, fall, winder and spring, including through bad weather (unless the school is closed). it is called being a responsible adult and dealing with your life. do you think that doctors and nurses working at Children's hospital or Washington Hospital Center will not go to work during the papal visit? the website of Children's invite parents of kids who have a doctor's app during the papal visit to be mindful of the road closure and plan accordingly, leaving plenty for time for the visit. appointments were not canceled for those days. please, enough with this nonsense.

[Anonymous]

Responsible adults can use capital letters, please.

[Anonymous]

I don't get the snark. The OP asked a legitimate question - some schools are closing. Others post reasons this may be so and confirm that, yes, their schools will be closed.

Still others use it as an opportunity to brag that they walk to school. It's great to know the entire city won't be shut down and many people will go on as normal, but why gripe about people asking questions and sharing information?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone did you think about the teachers, administration, food service workers, custodians, food deliveries, security ect. not able to get to the schools. Come on people think about everyday life in D.C. We have problems getting to work on a normal day.

I hope all the early naysayers on this thread read closely the WTOP Street closure announcement above. There is going to be some serious gridlock and I know from personal conversations that the cabbies aren't going to be out. Please be smart and plan ahead!

[Anonymous]

WTOP street closures. top.com/pope-francis-2015-us-visit/2015/09/popes-d-c-visit-to-cause-street-closures/

[Anonymous]

KIPP has closed for Weds also.