School Cancellation Predictions Tues/Wed

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Anonymous wrote:This week will be an extra special nightmare for so many parents given RTO.

The same way decisions should not be based on surrounding school districts whether DCPS closes or not should not be based on workers returning to the office (who by the way should have been back for YEARS).

Bowser should be considering the surrounding school districts because the MAJORITY of DCPS teachers work in those surrounding counties, meaning that just because it's safe in DC proper, roads are dangerous elsewhere. No one should risk their lives to get to work, but Bowser doesn't seem to care about employee safety.

You post this every time. Use your higher salary in DCPS to pay for an uber and babysitter

NP. I’m a DCPS teacher who lives in Montgomery County. If I can’t safely make it into work I’ll take leave. Or if Moco closes and DCPS is open, I’ll take leave. I knew I would need to use leave when I chose my home and my commute. If more teachers starting doing that maybe DC will take notice.

I am annoyed by the city owned sidewalk near my school that never got cleared, salted, or sanded so for three weeks I walked in the street. First few days I get it, but after that at least make an effort.

I agree with you on the city sidewalks. I disagree on making decisions based on where teachers live.

What you’re saying is, you don’t actually care about education then. If teachers can’t get to school, they will call in,students will likely not have a sub (even if they do, it’s generally a wasted day) but rather a warm body that’s in the building, and nothing productive will be done. You’re not arguing here for education, you’re arguing because you want daycare. Teachers aren’t putting their lives on the line for you. Start caring or there won’t be anyone left.

I am a teacher and lots of my colleagues live in DC or close in VA and MD. If you feel you are putting your life on the line then take leave. I don’t begrudge you that. But many teachers can get to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

I just pray you’re not a fed complaining (justifiably) that RTO is ridiculous. Because PD can certainly be tailored to and benefited from remotely.

If it works for feds, it works for educators. And yes, I believe it works for both cohorts. Stay at home, get your job done. Let us have the same privilege.

(((Anyone who dissents in response to my comment is a bot or musk promoter or actually devoid of independent thought and rational. I will not be responding.)))

[Anonymous]

okay, if OPM has announced early closure at 2pm, shouldnt DCPS be following suit?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:okay, if OPM has announced early closure at 2pm, shouldnt DCPS be following suit?

They could, but OPM is not DC government so they don’t have to. DC’s snow emergency begins at 6:30 so it seems like they won’t be closing early. After last time was a debacle I doubt they would close early without announcing it today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

I just pray you’re not a fed complaining (justifiably) that RTO is ridiculous. Because PD can certainly be tailored to and benefited from remotely.

If it works for feds, it works for educators. And yes, I believe it works for both cohorts. Stay at home, get your job done. Let us have the same privilege.

(((Anyone who dissents in response to my comment is a bot or musk promoter or actually devoid of independent thought and rational. I will not be responding.)))

Not a fed. Work for a private employer and am required to be in the office five days a week. I’d rather have to stay home Wednesday unexpectedly for a snow day than to cancel a vacation I’ve already booked for Friday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

I just pray you’re not a fed complaining (justifiably) that RTO is ridiculous. Because PD can certainly be tailored to and benefited from remotely.

If it works for feds, it works for educators. And yes, I believe it works for both cohorts. Stay at home, get your job done. Let us have the same privilege.

(((Anyone who dissents in response to my comment is a bot or musk promoter or actually devoid of independent thought and rational. I will not be responding.)))

Not a fed. Work for a private employer and am required to be in the office five days a week. I’d rather have to stay home Wednesday unexpectedly for a snow day than to cancel a vacation I’ve already booked for Friday.

NP but no need to cancel, just take your kid out of school. For the other thousands of kids in DCPS, switch pd to Wednesday and make Friday a school day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This week will be an extra special nightmare for so many parents given RTO.

The same way decisions should not be based on surrounding school districts whether DCPS closes or not should not be based on workers returning to the office (who by the way should have been back for YEARS).

Bowser should be considering the surrounding school districts because the MAJORITY of DCPS teachers work in those surrounding counties, meaning that just because it's safe in DC proper, roads are dangerous elsewhere. No one should risk their lives to get to work, but Bowser doesn't seem to care about employee safety.

Same copy and paste on every snow thread 😂

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

I just pray you’re not a fed complaining (justifiably) that RTO is ridiculous. Because PD can certainly be tailored to and benefited from remotely.

If it works for feds, it works for educators. And yes, I believe it works for both cohorts. Stay at home, get your job done. Let us have the same privilege.

(((Anyone who dissents in response to my comment is a bot or musk promoter or actually devoid of independent thought and rational. I will not be responding.)))

Not a fed. Work for a private employer and am required to be in the office five days a week. I’d rather have to stay home Wednesday unexpectedly for a snow day than to cancel a vacation I’ve already booked for Friday.

NP but no need to cancel, just take your kid out of school. For the other thousands of kids in DCPS, switch pd to Wednesday and make Friday a school day.

Do you remember covid? DCPS cannot pivot quickly. It’s a behemoth. That’s why they will never switch anything with less than a months notice.

They sent out the pd schedule to teachers yesterday. There are no plans to change pd

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

I just pray you’re not a fed complaining (justifiably) that RTO is ridiculous. Because PD can certainly be tailored to and benefited from remotely.

If it works for feds, it works for educators. And yes, I believe it works for both cohorts. Stay at home, get your job done. Let us have the same privilege.

(((Anyone who dissents in response to my comment is a bot or musk promoter or actually devoid of independent thought and rational. I will not be responding.)))

“…and rational.” Rational what?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

I just pray you’re not a fed complaining (justifiably) that RTO is ridiculous. Because PD can certainly be tailored to and benefited from remotely.

If it works for feds, it works for educators. And yes, I believe it works for both cohorts. Stay at home, get your job done. Let us have the same privilege.

(((Anyone who dissents in response to my comment is a bot or musk promoter or actually devoid of independent thought and rational. I will not be responding.)))

Jokes on you, because the new Fed doesn't give a s**t about any employee and are fine if you get in a car accident.

[Anonymous]

it is going to a be a rude awakening for DCPS teachers when Congress takes over DC, and they get treated the same way as Feds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should announce now that the Dcps pd day will be Wednesday and have school Friday instead.

No thanks — we already have plans to be out of town this weekend, since there’s no school Friday. Also, if they can’t open school for school because of the weather, how are they supposed to open school for professional development?

I just pray you’re not a fed complaining (justifiably) that RTO is ridiculous. Because PD can certainly be tailored to and benefited from remotely.

If it works for feds, it works for educators. And yes, I believe it works for both cohorts. Stay at home, get your job done. Let us have the same privilege.

(((Anyone who dissents in response to my comment is a bot or musk promoter or actually devoid of independent thought and rational. I will not be responding.)))

Not a fed. Work for a private employer and am required to be in the office five days a week. I’d rather have to stay home Wednesday unexpectedly for a snow day than to cancel a vacation I’ve already booked for Friday.

NP but no need to cancel, just take your kid out of school. For the other thousands of kids in DCPS, switch pd to Wednesday and make Friday a school day.

I bet many other parents have also already made childcare plans for Friday, and I bet most of them are not easily cancelled or swapped for Wednesday. Even if they’re not vacations. Also, if my kids have school, they’re going to school, I’m not taking them out of school for a vacation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:it is going to a be a rude awakening for DCPS teachers when Congress takes over DC, and they get treated the same way as Feds.

You mean an early release today at 2:00 rather than 3:30? That’s an improvement

[Anonymous]

Any announcements re aftercare?