MCPS still open tomorrow

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just look around our area. All the large VA systems are either closed or on a 2 hour delay, yet MCPS is open on time. Sounds more like MCPS is trying to look tough rather than making the prudent decision.
I agree with the earlier PP who noted that in places like MN and Chicago (places where very cold temps are the norm in winter and where people have the clothing, etc. to be ready for such temps), the schools CLOSED. They did the right thing and so should we.

Can someone, anyone explain to me the rationale for a two-hour delay due to cold?

At 9AM it will be 27* in Arlington.

At 10AM it will be 31*.

That four-degree difference matters because ... why?

WTH?

[Anonymous]

My DC went off to school this morning. Should be in the classroom by now. No reports of frostbite yet.

[Anonymous]

I just drove my kids to the bus but there were plenty of kids outside with hoods dangling and gloves off. They seemed to be comfortable enough to chat etc. I think it will be ok MoCo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just look around our area. All the large VA systems are either closed or on a 2 hour delay, yet MCPS is open on time. Sounds more like MCPS is trying to look tough rather than making the prudent decision.
I agree with the earlier PP who noted that in places like MN and Chicago (places where very cold temps are the norm in winter and where people have the clothing, etc. to be ready for such temps), the schools CLOSED. They did the right thing and so should we.

Can someone, anyone explain to me the rationale for a two-hour delay due to cold?

At 9AM it will be 27* in Arlington.

At 10AM it will be 31*.

That four-degree difference matters because ... why?

WTH?

31 really? Arlington is a hot spot.

Anyway the difference in 2 hours is sun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just look around our area. All the large VA systems are either closed or on a 2 hour delay, yet MCPS is open on time. Sounds more like MCPS is trying to look tough rather than making the prudent decision.
I agree with the earlier PP who noted that in places like MN and Chicago (places where very cold temps are the norm in winter and where people have the clothing, etc. to be ready for such temps), the schools CLOSED. They did the right thing and so should we.

Can someone, anyone explain to me the rationale for a two-hour delay due to cold?

At 9AM it will be 27* in Arlington.

At 10AM it will be 31*.

That four-degree difference matters because ... why?

WTH?

31 really? Arlington is a hot spot.

Anyway the difference in 2 hours is sun.

And it is important to delay for sun because ... why?

[Anonymous]

P.S. I imagine that weather.com projection for Arlington is wrong but the principle applies regardless of its accuracy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, it's the wealthiest county. Because the wealthiest are so wealthy they pull all statistical measures up. Nevertheless, we have countless students, entire districts even, that DO NOT have the resources to face 2 degree temps. Frankly, I am amazed that mcps couldn't at least wait until the am to decide. As an educator in a lower income region, i witness, teach, know, and love these kids, many of whom are latchkey kids, who wake, dress, and let themselves out every morning. They don't know how to dress for this weather, if they even own the right attire. And those are just the kids I know.

We are no longer the wealthiest and take it up with the gov't officials who improperly spend our tax money. As a "good" teacher, I'd hope you do lessons on how to dress properly and reach out to social service agencies and others to collect clothing and other necessities for your students to keep them warm if you know their parents are unable or unwilling. My delayed 3 year old knows that in the snow and cold you wear boots and warm clothing. He has a great preschool that between us, them and the therapists teach him that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just look around our area. All the large VA systems are either closed or on a 2 hour delay, yet MCPS is open on time. Sounds more like MCPS is trying to look tough rather than making the prudent decision.
I agree with the earlier PP who noted that in places like MN and Chicago (places where very cold temps are the norm in winter and where people have the clothing, etc. to be ready for such temps), the schools CLOSED. They did the right thing and so should we.

Can someone, anyone explain to me the rationale for a two-hour delay due to cold?

At 9AM it will be 27* in Arlington.

At 10AM it will be 31*.

That four-degree difference matters because ... why?

WTH?

31 really? Arlington is a hot spot.

Anyway the difference in 2 hours is sun.

And it is important to delay for sun because ... why?

Because the sun provides warmth. And are you seriously concerned your Arlington kid can't go out when it's 31? My MCPS kid is already at school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just look around our area. All the large VA systems are either closed or on a 2 hour delay, yet MCPS is open on time. Sounds more like MCPS is trying to look tough rather than making the prudent decision.
I agree with the earlier PP who noted that in places like MN and Chicago (places where very cold temps are the norm in winter and where people have the clothing, etc. to be ready for such temps), the schools CLOSED. They did the right thing and so should we.

Can someone, anyone explain to me the rationale for a two-hour delay due to cold?

At 9AM it will be 27* in Arlington.

At 10AM it will be 31*.

That four-degree difference matters because ... why?

WTH?

31 really? Arlington is a hot spot.

Anyway the difference in 2 hours is sun.

And it is important to delay for sun because ... why?

Because the sun provides warmth. And are you seriously concerned your Arlington kid can't go out when it's 31? My MCPS kid is already at school.

I know the sun provides warmth. In a matter of an hour or two, it provides a few additional degrees of warmth.

My point is, that is not a reason to delay school two hours. It is not rational to use cold weather as a reason for delays.

I don't have a kid in Arlington PS - my kids are in MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Kids at the bus stop survived. It was a miracle they didn't freeze. (insert eye roll)

It is not THAT cold out. What a total waste of those other districts to keep a parent home again because of temperatures above freezing. I am thankful of MCPS decision

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kids at the bus stop survived. It was a miracle they didn't freeze. (insert eye roll)

It is not THAT cold out. What a total waste of those other districts to keep a parent home again because of temperatures above freezing. I am thankful of MCPS decision

I agree completely. It's warmed up from 1 degree to 2 degrees already! Practically tropical!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, it's the wealthiest county. Because the wealthiest are so wealthy they pull all statistical measures up. Nevertheless, we have countless students, entire districts even, that DO NOT have the resources to face 2 degree temps. Frankly, I am amazed that mcps couldn't at least wait until the am to decide. As an educator in a lower income region, i witness, teach, know, and love these kids, many of whom are latchkey kids, who wake, dress, and let themselves out every morning. They don't know how to dress for this weather, if they even own the right attire. And those are just the kids I know.

We are no longer the wealthiest and take it up with the gov't officials who improperly spend our tax money. As a "good" teacher, I'd hope you do lessons on how to dress properly and reach out to social service agencies and others to collect clothing and other necessities for your students to keep them warm if you know their parents are unable or unwilling. My delayed 3 year old knows that in the snow and cold you wear boots and warm clothing. He has a great preschool that between us, them and the therapists teach him that.

So, if there home is freezing because they can't afford to heat it - isn't it worth a few cold moments outside to get these children to a heated school with heated lunch?

[Anonymous]

I thought it was much windier/unpleasant last night than this morning..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kids at the bus stop survived. It was a miracle they didn't freeze. (insert eye roll)

It is not THAT cold out. What a total waste of those other districts to keep a parent home again because of temperatures above freezing. I am thankful of MCPS decision

I agree completely. It's warmed up from 1 degree to 2 degrees already! Practically tropical!

You are an idiot. Kids are walking to school without hats, jackets unzippered. They don't care. It isn't windy. They will survive helicopter mommy. Tell your kids to suck it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought it was much windier/unpleasant last night than this morning..

I agree. Last nights the winds sounded fierce, but this morning there was hardly any winds. Bundle up - it really isn't that bad out there. The kids will survive just fine.

And all you people complaining about MCPS not closing or delaying school, you know darn well you would be complaining if MCPS decided to close school today.