Snow day

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think its kind of wild that according to pp, teachers left their work laptops at school when school closed for break (12/19?) with zero plans to open them up until school is back in session this morning. (Did you not need to plan anything for this school week?)

Most professionals cannot completely check out like that for weeks on end.

I planned for what we would do on our return before we even left. The entire district is closed for 2 whole weeks and the kids aren’t there- yes, in that context, you can check out. There’s quite literally nothing to do and those are not paid contract days for us! If you envy the ability, feel free to join us. Apply at the FCPD teaching fair when it opens this spring.

+1. And I technically can check work email from my home computer and access google drive. But I don’t plan to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think its kind of wild that according to pp, teachers left their work laptops at school when school closed for break (12/19?) with zero plans to open them up until school is back in session this morning. (Did you not need to plan anything for this school week?)

Most professionals cannot completely check out like that for weeks on end.

My spouse is one of you professionals- as long as their Teams isn’t red for more than a couple hours at a time they can stay checked out in perpetuity.

Anyway, since teaching is so easy I’ll be sure to welcome you personally when you sign up for next year. I’m sure with your depth of expertise principals will clamor over you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think its kind of wild that according to pp, teachers left their work laptops at school when school closed for break (12/19?) with zero plans to open them up until school is back in session this morning. (Did you not need to plan anything for this school week?)

Most professionals cannot completely check out like that for weeks on end.

They can and they should. Just because in America we like to abuse our workers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Snow totals seem lower than predicted. Disappointed.

Are you just pulling s h I t from your butt or do you have some link you’d like to quote? Are you one of those “It just feels like xyz is happening…?”

Here is Capital Weather Gang’s post from 6:30am

If you're just waking up, 3-6" of snow has already fallen across much of the DC area. We're well on our way to 6-12"

Some totals are shown here.

Follow our updates today at cwg.live

(Posted at 630a Monday)

Instant gratification has fried our brains. People see a forecast of 6-12 inches over a 24 hour period and think if they don’t see all 12+ when they wake up at 6 am then we didn’t get anything.

The original forecast had the biggest batch of snow coming overnight. The snow hole seemed to delay the start of the storm and then most of us woke up to no precipitation at all when the heaviest snow was supposed to fall before 10am. It's picked back up again but I would be surprised if we hit double digits unless the heavy snow window extends later than originally. We'll likely hit the 6 inch mark and be within our prohection but the storm also clearly went further south than originally projected based on snow totals in Stafford. It's disappointing when all the models showed the DMV getting the biggest accumulations.

All that said, this is the most snow my kids have ever seen in person so they're already up and out having a great time in what we do have.

Current forecast is for heavy snow to continue until noon, then let up, and then an additional heavy band in the evening giving an additional 1-2" of snow.

The snow storm isn't done yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP: Hoping for Tuesday snow day, but normal Wednesday. Delayed starts are like the worst of all worlds for work planning.

They suck and are the worst when your kids are little. But the years go quick and you will love them when your kids hit middle and HS and you don’t need daycare anymore and they can get themselves to the bus stop. You will wish every day was a delay when middle school hits.

[Anonymous]

I think it's wild how a thread about snow turned.into another one going after teachers. Never change, DCUM. Predictable, low IQ hive mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think its kind of wild that according to pp, teachers left their work laptops at school when school closed for break (12/19?) with zero plans to open them up until school is back in session this morning. (Did you not need to plan anything for this school week?)

Most professionals cannot completely check out like that for weeks on end.

Gosh, give it a break!
Most teachers are not Telework Employees, and shouldn't have to bring laptop home.

[Anonymous]

O
^ oh, and NOT a teacher.

[Anonymous]

I just saw a FCPD official reminding us why it’s good schools are closed today. I guess he forgot to ask the DCUM braintrust before speaking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Snow totals seem lower than predicted. Disappointed.

Are you just pulling s h I t from your butt or do you have some link you’d like to quote? Are you one of those “It just feels like xyz is happening…?”

Here is Capital Weather Gang’s post from 6:30am

If you're just waking up, 3-6" of snow has already fallen across much of the DC area. We're well on our way to 6-12"

Some totals are shown here.

Follow our updates today at cwg.live

(Posted at 630a Monday)

Instant gratification has fried our brains. People see a forecast of 6-12 inches over a 24 hour period and think if they don’t see all 12+ when they wake up at 6 am then we didn’t get anything.

The original forecast had the biggest batch of snow coming overnight. The snow hole seemed to delay the start of the storm and then most of us woke up to no precipitation at all when the heaviest snow was supposed to fall before 10am. It's picked back up again but I would be surprised if we hit double digits unless the heavy snow window extends later than originally. We'll likely hit the 6 inch mark and be within our prohection but the storm also clearly went further south than originally projected based on snow totals in Stafford. It's disappointing when all the models showed the DMV getting the biggest accumulations.

All that said, this is the most snow my kids have ever seen in person so they're already up and out having a great time in what we do have.

Current forecast is for heavy snow to continue until noon, then let up, and then an additional heavy band in the evening giving an additional 1-2" of snow.

The snow storm isn't done yet.

No, but locally we are not getting more than another 2” or so than we have now. Meaning where I am we are looking at 7” max.

[Anonymous]

Definitely closed tomorrow and Wednesday with a Thursday regular start.

[Anonymous]

I'm going to go against the grain and say we will have a 2 hr delay tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm going to go against the grain and say we will have a 2 hr delay tomorrow.

I think closure for Tuesday will be announced by 6pm tonight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm going to go against the grain and say we will have a 2 hr delay tomorrow.

I would love to agree with you but no way. Not with 8+ inches of snow.

Best case scenario is a two hour delay on Wednesday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Snow totals seem lower than predicted. Disappointed.

Are you just pulling s h I t from your butt or do you have some link you’d like to quote? Are you one of those “It just feels like xyz is happening…?”

Here is Capital Weather Gang’s post from 6:30am

If you're just waking up, 3-6" of snow has already fallen across much of the DC area. We're well on our way to 6-12"

Some totals are shown here.

Follow our updates today at cwg.live

(Posted at 630a Monday)

Instant gratification has fried our brains. People see a forecast of 6-12 inches over a 24 hour period and think if they don’t see all 12+ when they wake up at 6 am then we didn’t get anything.

The original forecast had the biggest batch of snow coming overnight. The snow hole seemed to delay the start of the storm and then most of us woke up to no precipitation at all when the heaviest snow was supposed to fall before 10am. It's picked back up again but I would be surprised if we hit double digits unless the heavy snow window extends later than originally. We'll likely hit the 6 inch mark and be within our prohection but the storm also clearly went further south than originally projected based on snow totals in Stafford. It's disappointing when all the models showed the DMV getting the biggest accumulations.

All that said, this is the most snow my kids have ever seen in person so they're already up and out having a great time in what we do have.

Current forecast is for heavy snow to continue until noon, then let up, and then an additional heavy band in the evening giving an additional 1-2" of snow.

The snow storm isn't done yet.

No, but locally we are not getting more than another 2” or so than we have now. Meaning where I am we are looking at 7” max.

Some of that is ice. So there's that. It looks less impressive but is still there. And worse than snow.