Snow Day next Tuesday?

[Anonymous]

If anything, school after SOLs is way more meaningful, enriching learning because we can finally let go of review and test prep. Some of my favorite units are the ones we do from May to June!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone remember the last time they did an early weather dismissal? It hasn't been in the past 6 years that my kid has been in school.

We moved here summer of 2017 and I do remember one in that first year or two. It was a disaster and they haven’t done one since. I’ll see if I can find anything about it.

There was one before 2017 it was a mess all around. I've never seen an early dismissal go well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have two kids. With the holidays, snow, and sickness, we haven’t had a full week of them at school for seven weeks. Seems like we’re going to extend that to at least nine.

Some years are like this...everyone will survive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone remember the last time they did an early weather dismissal? It hasn't been in the past 6 years that my kid has been in school.

We moved here summer of 2017 and I do remember one in that first year or two. It was a disaster and they haven’t done one since. I’ll see if I can find anything about it.

I looked through my emails. There was a 2 hour early release on January 7, 2020. That was probably the last one - the kids were still virtual in the winter of 2021. I think I would have remembered if we had one in 22, 23 or 24.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Make Tueaday a 2hr delay (declared Monday evening as a heads-up with an explanation it may lead to cancellation so folks are warned) so they can buy themselves time to see if the forecast comes to fruition. Then cancel if needed.

That makes no sense considering the snow isn't even starting until at least 11. It's not going to be bad until Tuesday night.

This doesn't work the wise with middle and high school times. FCPS is not going to do this. I'd prefer them be safe than sorry.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am an LCPS teacher and we got an email today from the assistant superintendent that they’re putting together materials and activities for us to give the kids next week in anticipation of closures. They’re optional and can’t be graded. They’ve NEVER done this so I think they’re assuming we will be out T-F with that bear of a forecast. Yeah yeah I know this is FCPS but they aren’t that different in closures … felt it was worth mentioning here as a heads up.

Is this the county employees doing this work? It’s a great idea!

Yeah looks like they finally gave the seat warmers something to do!

Seriously get meds

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an LCPS teacher and we got an email today from the assistant superintendent that they’re putting together materials and activities for us to give the kids next week in anticipation of closures. They’re optional and can’t be graded. They’ve NEVER done this so I think they’re assuming we will be out T-F with that bear of a forecast. Yeah yeah I know this is FCPS but they aren’t that different in closures … felt it was worth mentioning here as a heads up.

Is this the county employees doing this work? It’s a great idea!

Yeah looks like they finally gave the seat warmers something to do!

Seriously get meds

Please, I’m a teacher and I’m the one who said that. Not a teacher hater at all, but I don’t think anyone (parent or teacher) disagrees that district admin is top heavy and bloated with tons of employees who have too little to do for high salaries. So yeah, if they’re finally saying “maybe WE could make enriching activities for kids to do on snow days and not make the teachers do more,” good- they’re finally doing something at least.

[Anonymous]

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday most likely

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Closed Tuesday and Wednesday most likely

Agreed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Closed Tuesday and Wednesday most likely

Yes and Thursday will most likely be a delay.

[Anonymous]

2 hr early release Tuesday? Snow is starting pretty late.

[Anonymous]

Timing if snow has now moved earlier and temps not as high

It keeps changing.

Closing Tuesday is the safest bet.

Things could change once kids are in school and then it’s too late

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Timing if snow has now moved earlier and temps not as high

It keeps changing.

Closing Tuesday is the safest bet.

Things could change once kids are in school and then it’s too late

Start time Tuesday on the computer models is ~1pm. That's a tough call. Snow likely won't accumulate much on pavement at first -- temps will likely be slightly above freezing at the start and you're also fighting the midday sun angle. Roads will likely be just wet at school dismissal times. But also can't say that with anything close to 100% confidence.

Models are also showing possible freezing rain overnight Weds into Thurs. Temps will again be marginal. But Thursday may also be a closure. (Weds is an almost guaranteed closure.)

[Anonymous]

no school tues/wed/thurs. ya heard it here first

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Timing if snow has now moved earlier and temps not as high

It keeps changing.

Closing Tuesday is the safest bet.

Things could change once kids are in school and then it’s too late

Start time Tuesday on the computer models is ~1pm. That's a tough call. Snow likely won't accumulate much on pavement at first -- temps will likely be slightly above freezing at the start and you're also fighting the midday sun angle. Roads will likely be just wet at school dismissal times. But also can't say that with anything close to 100% confidence.

Models are also showing possible freezing rain overnight Weds into Thurs. Temps will again be marginal. But Thursday may also be a closure. (Weds is an almost guaranteed closure.)

I’ll be shocked if school’s open Thursday.