Anonymous
08/27/2017 19:09
Subject: Re:Should school be closed when it's too cold
Anonymous wrote:I think that school systems should have buses that start and drive in all temperatures.
However, given that FCPS doesn't have buses that start in the cold, and that many parents leave their kids home assuming that they'll be picked up, or drop them at the bus stop and go to work, I think the schools need to close on days when they anticipate that they won't be able to get enough buses to start. Leaving kids stranded at bus stops isn't an option.
But really, I think they need to fix the issue with the buses.
The issue with the buses isn't a Fairfax-only problem. If you Google "school closed cold buses don't start", you will find new articles from all over. Schools close and parents complain.
Also, while it may reach 0° regularly in other areas, that is record setting cold here. We're not really prepared for it. Ice is a separate issue and is certainly a legitimate reason to close schools.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 18:47
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
Cold by itself is not a problem.
Ice is dangerous for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 18:24
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
In order to fix the issue with the buses - they would have to buy engine block heaters. That's a pretty sizable expense and it doesn't make sense to buy equipment like that for the buses for something that happens once every 4 or 5 years. Suck it up and deal with the kids being off school for a day.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 18:22
Subject: Re:Should school be closed when it's too cold
Yes! It's cold AND dark at 6 am when a lot of kids are at bus stops.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 18:20
Subject: Re:Should school be closed when it's too cold
I think that school systems should have buses that start and drive in all temperatures.
However, given that FCPS doesn't have buses that start in the cold, and that many parents leave their kids home assuming that they'll be picked up, or drop them at the bus stop and go to work, I think the schools need to close on days when they anticipate that they won't be able to get enough buses to start. Leaving kids stranded at bus stops isn't an option.
But really, I think they need to fix the issue with the buses.
However, given that FCPS doesn't have buses that start in the cold, and that many parents leave their kids home assuming that they'll be picked up, or drop them at the bus stop and go to work, I think the schools need to close on days when they anticipate that they won't be able to get enough buses to start. Leaving kids stranded at bus stops isn't an option.
But really, I think they need to fix the issue with the buses.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 18:06
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
Anonymous wrote:Should school be closed when it's too cold? . If yes, what it's "Too cold?
IMO This is silly....
IMO YOU are silly.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 18:04
Subject: Re:Should school be closed when it's too cold
It doesn't ever get that cold in DC. My kids went to school in below zero weather all winter in Alaska. It's not like the kids are outside. They are in a heated building. Of course you need to dress your kids properly if they walk to school or wait at bus stop. The weather in the DC area never requires more than an inexpensive winter coat and cheap hat and gloves.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 17:40
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
If kids are too stupid to ride a bus when it's that cold, then they need to learn a slightly painful lesson. I walked to school in the 6:30 a.m. time frame when it was single digits or less in the midwest. My sinuses would freeze and I would have frost on my eyelashes. There was no bus for me. I literally had to cross scary railroad tracks with roaming dogs. I'm not saying kids should have danger in their walk to school, but I'm pretty sure these kids' parents can find coats and scarves at clothing closets that give it away free. And if they don't take the bus, ... live and learn.
5 degrees isn't going to kill them for 20 min.
5 degrees isn't going to kill them for 20 min.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 17:28
Subject: Re:Should school be closed when it's too cold
Anonymous wrote:In my title one school 35 percent of my kids walk. It rises to about 75 percent as we reach 5th grade because the bus becomes "uncool". So I have lots of kids walking 4 and 5 miles instead of the normal 1 or 2. These kids also don't have proper winter attire. I had one student about 3 years ago who got frost bite on the bottom of his nostril. His snot froze and 35 minutes later when he got to school it starting "burning" and "pricking" him. Im not sure of a cut off temp but I dont think its an absurd concept at least at my school. No one is giving these kids rides either. No one in their household will go "man its super cold today we better take Larla".
At least some of those kids will get their only two meals that day at school so they will suffer if school is closed. Have a drive for coats, mittens, socks, and boots.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 17:21
Subject: Re:Should school be closed when it's too cold
In my title one school 35 percent of my kids walk. It rises to about 75 percent as we reach 5th grade because the bus becomes "uncool". So I have lots of kids walking 4 and 5 miles instead of the normal 1 or 2. These kids also don't have proper winter attire. I had one student about 3 years ago who got frost bite on the bottom of his nostril. His snot froze and 35 minutes later when he got to school it starting "burning" and "pricking" him. Im not sure of a cut off temp but I dont think its an absurd concept at least at my school. No one is giving these kids rides either. No one in their household will go "man its super cold today we better take Larla".
Anonymous
08/27/2017 17:20
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
Yes. But it never gets "too cold" in the mid-Atlantic.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 17:14
Subject: Re:Should school be closed when it's too cold
Ask me again in January.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 17:10
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
Seriously? This again already?
Anonymous
08/27/2017 16:55
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
If it is too cold for the furnace to properly heat the buildings NG, yes. Otherwise, no. But I'm from the upper Midwest.
Anonymous
08/27/2017 16:53
Subject: Should school be closed when it's too cold
Should school be closed when it's too cold? . If yes, what it's "Too cold?
IMO This is silly....
IMO This is silly....