Early release Monday?

[Anonymous]

OP’s got a lot of anxiety

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The safest place for kids during a tornado is at school, not walking home or riding a bus or even in their own home alone because their parents couldn’t get off work early.

Okay well they are predicting this between 3-6 pm so it sounds like there should be an early dismissal so kids arent ealking home or riding the vus during a possible tornado. Federal government also has precedent of early closures for weather conditions like this.

Matthew Cappucci posted that school systems should use Sunday to prepare plans for Monday. It is now considered a 4 out of 5 threat by the National Weather Service which is unusual for this area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The safest place for kids during a tornado is at school, not walking home or riding a bus or even in their own home alone because their parents couldn’t get off work early.

Okay well they are predicting this between 3-6 pm so it sounds like there should be an early dismissal so kids arent ealking home or riding the vus during a possible tornado. Federal government also has precedent of early closures for weather conditions like this.

Matthew Cappucci posted that school systems should use Sunday to prepare plans for Monday. It is now considered a 4 out of 5 threat by the National Weather Service which is unusual for this area.

I’m a bit concerned that even with an early release, not all students will make it home in time to shelter.

These storms will move in quickly. And if they are as dangerous as predicted, can they be sure at 7 am, they won’t arrive before 3 pm?

If school opens Monday, school systems need to be prepared to keep kids in school as late as needed if the storms roll in early. And if there are widespread tree limbs down and power outages, that could be many hours after dismissal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe how uninformed and glib the parents are here. Look at what happened in the Midwest. This is a derecho. There will be no ability to get your kids after it passes because the streets will be closed. Obviously, schools must at least close early and the office doesn’t need parents randomly getting kids.

I really want it to swing completely around us. My school seems to be made out of papier mache and hope. We have damage from the end of January storm. In addition, the building is just falling apart. On one of the 80 deg days last week, I tried to open a classroom window and it came out of the frame on one side. Almost hit a student sitting nearby. I jammed my forefinger catching it. A derecho would probably destroy the entire second floor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe how uninformed and glib the parents are here. Look at what happened in the Midwest. This is a derecho. There will be no ability to get your kids after it passes because the streets will be closed. Obviously, schools must at least close early and the office doesn’t need parents randomly getting kids.

I really want it to swing completely around us. My school seems to be made out of papier mache and hope. We have damage from the end of January storm. In addition, the building is just falling apart. On one of the 80 deg days last week, I tried to open a classroom window and it came out of the frame on one side. Almost hit a student sitting nearby. I jammed my forefinger catching it. A derecho would probably destroy the entire second floor.

DP. We have windows galore, including in hallways. I’m not sure where we would even place students if things get bad.

[Anonymous]

I hate to advocate for this but I think they need to communicate the plan today and might need to consider an early dismissal plan or even a closure given the timing and the staggered dismissal times across the county.

[Anonymous]

The fact that some parents assume schools should just keep students late is wild. The logistics and trickling effect are significant on many- bus drivers, teachers, admin, paras, central office staff, etc. There are so many moving parts including making sure students have access to food, water, medication. We also have our own children to pick up from daycare and once again, some parents expect teachers to put their own lives at risk but would be the first to sue if their children come home with a scratch. We are a late elementary school and the last bus typically comes at 4:10. I will not stay late (unpaid to do so) and need to get home to my own family. Don’t care if it’s frowned upon but I have stayed late too many times and never got a single thank you. Just more and more demands even though I pour everything into this profession and helping other peoples kids. Love this job but the uninformed assumptions can be exhausting. The smartest and safest choice is to send everyone home early because the latest schools will have everyone home in time instead of dismissing in the thick of the storms. But hopefully it turns out to be an insignificant storm and can be a normal day.

[Anonymous]

Change Monday to the planning day and open Friday

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The fact that some parents assume schools should just keep students late is wild. The logistics and trickling effect are significant on many- bus drivers, teachers, admin, paras, central office staff, etc. There are so many moving parts including making sure students have access to food, water, medication. We also have our own children to pick up from daycare and once again, some parents expect teachers to put their own lives at risk but would be the first to sue if their children come home with a scratch. We are a late elementary school and the last bus typically comes at 4:10. I will not stay late (unpaid to do so) and need to get home to my own family. Don’t care if it’s frowned upon but I have stayed late too many times and never got a single thank you. Just more and more demands even though I pour everything into this profession and helping other peoples kids. Love this job but the uninformed assumptions can be exhausting. The smartest and safest choice is to send everyone home early because the latest schools will have everyone home in time instead of dismissing in the thick of the storms. But hopefully it turns out to be an insignificant storm and can be a normal day.

Say it louder for the people in the back!!
+100000

[Anonymous]

Yesss make Monday the professional day and Friday a regular day

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe how uninformed and glib the parents are here. Look at what happened in the Midwest. This is a derecho. There will be no ability to get your kids after it passes because the streets will be closed. Obviously, schools must at least close early and the office doesn’t need parents randomly getting kids.

I really want it to swing completely around us. My school seems to be made out of papier mache and hope. We have damage from the end of January storm. In addition, the building is just falling apart. On one of the 80 deg days last week, I tried to open a classroom window and it came out of the frame on one side. Almost hit a student sitting nearby. I jammed my forefinger catching it. A derecho would probably destroy the entire second floor.

Paper mache and hope is good, lol!!!
Mine is held together out of spite and with significant help from the cockroaches and mice that really own the place.
Honestly thought an early dismissal seemed unlikely but the more I hear the word derecho the more I think it is a possibility. The latest schools (tier 2 elementaries) would dismiss just after 1:00 so forecasters would have to feel very confident that the storm is not coming until after 2/2:30. We do not want kids on buses in this situation.

[Anonymous]

The timing of ES release, even with early dismissals is going to make this a really tough call.

Smartest move - Move Monday to the professional day and make Friday a normal day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The timing of ES release, even with early dismissals is going to make this a really tough call.

Smartest move - Move Monday to the professional day and make Friday a normal day.

Yep. Either that or close schools tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yesss make Monday the professional day and Friday a regular day

There is a zero chance this will happen. Union would have to approve. Union would like both days off. And last day of marking period is Thursday so teachers ned Friday to finish grading.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yesss make Monday the professional day and Friday a regular day

There is a zero chance this will happen. Union would have to approve. Union would like both days off. And last day of marking period is Thursday so teachers ned Friday to finish grading.

Which marking period ends on Thursday? I know at the school I teach at our MP3 doesn’t end until mid April.

Stop spreading nonsense