What about Monday?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have leave scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday already. Part of me wants to go in on Monday so I can meet my new students. Part of me says let the break ride.

Smart- you can't get a hangover if you just don't stop drinking. But Taylor is way ahead of you on that one.

I'm just glad I can get some sleep. I was awake for 72 straight hours on amphetamines earlier this week because why not?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What are the chances of having school on Monday?

Low, but not zero

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Agree. I wouldn’t be totally shocked, but I’m betting No.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are the chances of having school on Monday?

Low, but not zero

+1

Agree. I wouldn’t be totally shocked, but I’m betting No.

No that we won’t?

[Anonymous]

My friend from New York State couldn’t believe my kids were home all week. Their district was closed Monday, online virtual Tuesday and in person Wednesday -Friday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend from New York State couldn’t believe my kids were home all week. Their district was closed Monday, online virtual Tuesday and in person Wednesday -Friday.

Breaking News: Region that likely has 5x the snow removal budget manages to get snow removed easier

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend from New York State couldn’t believe my kids were home all week. Their district was closed Monday, online virtual Tuesday and in person Wednesday -Friday.

They didn’t get ice/snowcrete.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just drove by seven locks es and the student drop off lot is still untouched. Can other people report what they're seeing at their local schools here? Yesterday it mentioned only 30 percent of schools were done. Like WHAT?!

Maybe it's time for community to come to the rescue. If one parent of every enrolled child at a school showed up with their ice pick and snow shovel, the parking lots and sidewalks of all schools could be completed in a few hours. Yes, some families have 2 kids enrolled at a school and an infant at home so only 1 parent for 2 students could show up. And yes, there are single parent households with kids in both ES and MS so they shouldn't have to shovel 2x. And I'm sure there are families with multiple children and one parent who has to go to work and cannot help.

My point is, maybe the parents who want kids back in school need to take control. Volunteers could get this done quickly. Many hands makes light work.

That's not the issue. MCPS could easily finish clearing the remaining schools if it directed its operations staff to do so.

The issue is that some people want the snow gone. They don't want to walk on sidewalks that still have some snow on them. They don't want to have to walk around or over mounds of snow blocking sidewalks or bus stops. Those aren't realistic expectations. These people just want schools closed.

It’s ice, not snow. But difference.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What are the chances of having school on Monday?

Low, but not zero

+1

Agree. I wouldn’t be totally shocked, but I’m betting No.

No that we won’t?

Yeah I meant no school

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just drove by seven locks es and the student drop off lot is still untouched. Can other people report what they're seeing at their local schools here? Yesterday it mentioned only 30 percent of schools were done. Like WHAT?!

Rock Creek Forest parking lot is untouched and no work being done on a Friday afternoon.

I drove by Quince Orchard high school today and the sidewalk just near the school on QO Road was shoveled but the sidewalks leading up to the school was half done - it was patches of clear sidewalks and mounds of snow in between. I think Monday will definitely be a closure - the streets off of QO Road were like one lane roads with no sidewalk to see, so how can the walkers walk from a mile away? And assuming parents will drop off the kids it will be a mess in that parking lot.

Buses are still covered in ice.

Probably. They don't take that long to clear. I can't imagine they would do much until the morning-of. I don't know how MCPS does it, but where I grew up, each driver cleared their own bus.

LOL You think a 5’ tall bus driver can clear 20 feet of ice off the top of a bus at 6 AM.

There are a variety of long-reach hand tools and equipment for that job. Some places have buses drive under something that clears the top. I haven't seen those at MCPS bus depots, but there's a lot I can't see.

There's also the "thermal release" method. You may do this with your car. Start the heaters well in advance. After an hour or so, a thin layer above the roof will melt, and the snow will slide off more easily. Not OSHA approved, but quite effective.

As of today, Friday, none of that has been done. Your plan is to have 1,000 buses hit the road Monday morning all with a 40 foot layer of ice on the roof. How is that going to work when the ice starts falling off in sheets on cars?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m from New England and would have no problem having my kid walk to school on snowy sidewalks. These are icy sidewalks and much more dangerous. I’m not going to let my elementary school kids walk to school in the street, where in our neighborhood at least, it is clear.

They should not reopen until people can shovel their sidewalks. It’s a solid brick of ice right now, and it’s clear people won’t be able to do that until it warms up.

CWG said some of these snow banks could be here until March.

You cool with waiting that long?

DP — it’s daunting, but when the temperature is above freezing progress will be possible. That doesn’t mean the snow will be gone.

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It will be above freezing on Tuesday, giving people an opportunity to shovel their sidewalks. I think realistically we won’t be opening until Wednesday.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m from New England and would have no problem having my kid walk to school on snowy sidewalks. These are icy sidewalks and much more dangerous. I’m not going to let my elementary school kids walk to school in the street, where in our neighborhood at least, it is clear.

They should not reopen until people can shovel their sidewalks. It’s a solid brick of ice right now, and it’s clear people won’t be able to do that until it warms up.

CWG said some of these snow banks could be here until March.

You cool with waiting that long?

DP — it’s daunting, but when the temperature is above freezing progress will be possible. That doesn’t mean the snow will be gone.

+1

It will be above freezing on Tuesday, giving people an opportunity to shovel their sidewalks. I think realistically we won’t be opening until Wednesday.

It’ll barely be over freezing on Tuesday and capitol weather gang said the snow banks could be here until March.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just drove by seven locks es and the student drop off lot is still untouched. Can other people report what they're seeing at their local schools here? Yesterday it mentioned only 30 percent of schools were done. Like WHAT?!

Rock Creek Forest parking lot is untouched and no work being done on a Friday afternoon.

I drove by Quince Orchard high school today and the sidewalk just near the school on QO Road was shoveled but the sidewalks leading up to the school was half done - it was patches of clear sidewalks and mounds of snow in between. I think Monday will definitely be a closure - the streets off of QO Road were like one lane roads with no sidewalk to see, so how can the walkers walk from a mile away? And assuming parents will drop off the kids it will be a mess in that parking lot.

If the sidewalk isn't shoveled, walk on top
of the snow where the sidewalk is. Leave extra time.

This is the county that said it would be too much of a liability risk to have 16-18 year old kids shovel school parking lots. You really think they are going to be ok with the liability and lawsuit potential of 10k kids from ages 6-18 walking to school in roads and on top of ice mounds?

DCPS has been open since Thursday despite having to walk in difficult conditions to school. No one has died or gotten injured as far as I heard.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m from New England and would have no problem having my kid walk to school on snowy sidewalks. These are icy sidewalks and much more dangerous. I’m not going to let my elementary school kids walk to school in the street, where in our neighborhood at least, it is clear.

They should not reopen until people can shovel their sidewalks. It’s a solid brick of ice right now, and it’s clear people won’t be able to do that until it warms up.

CWG said some of these snow banks could be here until March.

You cool with waiting that long?

DP — it’s daunting, but when the temperature is above freezing progress will be possible. That doesn’t mean the snow will be gone.

+1

It will be above freezing on Tuesday, giving people an opportunity to shovel their sidewalks. I think realistically we won’t be opening until Wednesday.

It’ll barely be over freezing on Tuesday and capitol weather gang said the snow banks could be here until March.

Right, but that doesn’t mean progress can’t be made before then. It is going to be a tough week for sure. I am unsure whether buses are going to be able to get through all streets Monday/tuesday. Also not clear if MCPS will find it acceptable for kids to be walking in the street nearby some of these DTSS schools where walkways are untouched in places.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just drove by seven locks es and the student drop off lot is still untouched. Can other people report what they're seeing at their local schools here? Yesterday it mentioned only 30 percent of schools were done. Like WHAT?!

Rock Creek Forest parking lot is untouched and no work being done on a Friday afternoon.

I drove by Quince Orchard high school today and the sidewalk just near the school on QO Road was shoveled but the sidewalks leading up to the school was half done - it was patches of clear sidewalks and mounds of snow in between. I think Monday will definitely be a closure - the streets off of QO Road were like one lane roads with no sidewalk to see, so how can the walkers walk from a mile away? And assuming parents will drop off the kids it will be a mess in that parking lot.

If the sidewalk isn't shoveled, walk on top
of the snow where the sidewalk is. Leave extra time.

This is the county that said it would be too much of a liability risk to have 16-18 year old kids shovel school parking lots. You really think they are going to be ok with the liability and lawsuit potential of 10k kids from ages 6-18 walking to school in roads and on top of ice mounds?

DCPS has been open since Thursday despite having to walk in difficult conditions to school. No one has died or gotten injured as far as I heard. [/quote

I feel like busses are the biggest issue- getting down streets that suddenly end, picking up kids at bus stops that are mountains of ice, and the busses themselves. DCPS doesn’t have busses. Would it be possible to open schools without transportation?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just drove by seven locks es and the student drop off lot is still untouched. Can other people report what they're seeing at their local schools here? Yesterday it mentioned only 30 percent of schools were done. Like WHAT?!

Rock Creek Forest parking lot is untouched and no work being done on a Friday afternoon.

I drove by Quince Orchard high school today and the sidewalk just near the school on QO Road was shoveled but the sidewalks leading up to the school was half done - it was patches of clear sidewalks and mounds of snow in between. I think Monday will definitely be a closure - the streets off of QO Road were like one lane roads with no sidewalk to see, so how can the walkers walk from a mile away? And assuming parents will drop off the kids it will be a mess in that parking lot.

If the sidewalk isn't shoveled, walk on top
of the snow where the sidewalk is. Leave extra time.

This is the county that said it would be too much of a liability risk to have 16-18 year old kids shovel school parking lots. You really think they are going to be ok with the liability and lawsuit potential of 10k kids from ages 6-18 walking to school in roads and on top of ice mounds?

DCPS has been open since Thursday despite having to walk in difficult conditions to school. No one has died or gotten injured as far as I heard. [/quote

I feel like busses are the biggest issue- getting down streets that suddenly end, picking up kids at bus stops that are mountains of ice, and the busses themselves. DCPS doesn’t have busses. Would it be possible to open schools without transportation?

I had to drive quite a bit for work today and it was ok. And my car doesn’t have the power of a school bus. My Monday it will be way better. DCPS took a calculated risk and opened says ago. Other schools did as well.

MCPS wants to have zero liability and zero virtual learning and no tensions with its teacher’s union so it’s a recipe for zero education. Its priorities are out of whack.