Will FCPS ever Reopem?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Winter Weather Advisory is not until 3 at the earliest. Literally every kid in FCPS is home by then with a 2 hour release if they cancel afternoon activities.

We had two snow days last week we just did not need. I commented Thursday, and the roads were FINE. Both closings caught me by surprise, and I am well versed is FCPS closure BS.

I would remind everyone we did this 2 years ago. Had a bunch of snow days in the cleanser, and then closed for cold and forecasts of sleet that never materialized. And ended up with the 4 feet of snow and coming within a hour or two of having to extend the school year. It’s only early January. We have at least 10 weeks of possible snow days to go. It would be nice to have some if we actually needed them.

I always say err on the side of caution, especially when children’s lives are at stake.

Freezing rain and black ice are DANGEROUS! Sure it’s inconv for you but schools do not exist for parent convenience.

FCPS is responsible for the lives of all kids in the entire county-not just those on your commute.

[Anonymous]

Bureaucrats need free (paid) days off more than kids needs education in FCPS IT SEEMS.

[Anonymous]

Another closure today.

[Anonymous]

Schools closed. They couldn’t take the risk that the freezing rain would be a safety concern, even with an early closure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Winter Weather Advisory is not until 3 at the earliest. Literally every kid in FCPS is home by then with a 2 hour release if they cancel afternoon activities.

We had two snow days last week we just did not need. I commented Thursday, and the roads were FINE. Both closings caught me by surprise, and I am well versed is FCPS closure BS.

I would remind everyone we did this 2 years ago. Had a bunch of snow days in the cleanser, and then closed for cold and forecasts of sleet that never materialized. And ended up with the 4 feet of snow and coming within a hour or two of having to extend the school year. It’s only early January. We have at least 10 weeks of possible snow days to go. It would be nice to have some if we actually needed them.

I always say err on the side of caution, especially when children’s lives are at stake.

Freezing rain and black ice are DANGEROUS! Sure it’s inconv for you but schools do not exist for parent convenience.

FCPS is responsible for the lives of all kids in the entire county-not just those on your commute.

So, live somewhere with no winter and you never have to worry about winter weather. We live in an area where we have winter. All of us, including schools, cannot stop because of normal winter days (cold, showers, etc)

[Anonymous]

I cannot believe they closed Fri and today. Absolutely ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I cannot believe they closed Fri and today. Absolutely ridiculous.

Then move back to New York or get used to it.

[Anonymous]

Op, I must commend you on your foresight. I never thought this would happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I cannot believe they closed Fri and today. Absolutely ridiculous.

Then move back to New York or get used to it.

Or just move to DCPS, ACPS or APS. They close a lot less often. You’ll also rarely know the night before which call they’ll make.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, I must commend you on your foresight. I never thought this would happen.

Not OP but my son just called me psychic. I called it last week.

I'm from New England. Snow/cold doesn't bug me. I DOES bug the busses though, so I get it. Ice on the other hand? Take NO risk. None. Nada. If my son had school today, I would have stayed out of the house, very close to the school, and picked him up at the first sign on ice. Because otherwise? He's not getting home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I cannot believe they closed Fri and today. Absolutely ridiculous.

Then move back to New York or get used to it.

Or just move to DCPS, ACPS or APS. They close a lot less often. You’ll also rarely know the night before which call they’ll make.

The difference is, these places usually have dual working parents. FCPS is mostly sahms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I cannot believe they closed Fri and today. Absolutely ridiculous.

Then move back to New York or get used to it.

Or just move to DCPS, ACPS or APS. They close a lot less often. You’ll also rarely know the night before which call they’ll make.

The difference is, these places usually have dual working parents. FCPS is mostly sahms.

What weird bubble do you live in?

[Anonymous]

^ The difference is FCPS has a huge bus fleet (largest public school bus fleet in the US) and those places are more urban.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bureaucrats need free (paid) days off more than kids needs education in FCPS IT SEEMS.

Yep, but the nail on the head

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Winter Weather Advisory is not until 3 at the earliest. Literally every kid in FCPS is home by then with a 2 hour release if they cancel afternoon activities.

We had two snow days last week we just did not need. I commented Thursday, and the roads were FINE. Both closings caught me by surprise, and I am well versed is FCPS closure BS.

I would remind everyone we did this 2 years ago. Had a bunch of snow days in the cleanser, and then closed for cold and forecasts of sleet that never materialized. And ended up with the 4 feet of snow and coming within a hour or two of having to extend the school year. It’s only early January. We have at least 10 weeks of possible snow days to go. It would be nice to have some if we actually needed them.

I always say err on the side of caution, especially when children’s lives are at stake.

Freezing rain and black ice are DANGEROUS! Sure it’s inconv for you but schools do not exist for parent convenience.

FCPS is responsible for the lives of all kids in the entire county-not just those on your commute.

Well why ever have school then...there could be a flood or a distracted driver