Anonymous
01/22/2025 15:21
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
I was homeschooled for several years in elementary. You can typically do an ES homeschool day in 1-3 hours (shorter for younger years, longer for older) and do an excellent job with all core subjects. There's a lot of classroom management, transition time, and other things that go into a normal school day. Now - all those other things have definite value, if some more than others. But the actual education in our kids' days doesn't take that long.
Agree. 2 hours off the school day will cause no noticeable difference in a child's education.
Maybe for K. Kids in HS are feeling the difference.
Exactly. My son is in 9th and it is hard to get all stuff in. I also have one in elementary so understand work challenges - but I want the kids in school so they can learn and have some consistency. Beyond irritating. Seriously worn survive in a world where everyone must work in an office. They need to learn life isn’t always comfortable. Go to school.
My freshman is ecstatic! He’s able to stay up later to finish up everything and sleep later. Win win.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 14:57
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
I was homeschooled for several years in elementary. You can typically do an ES homeschool day in 1-3 hours (shorter for younger years, longer for older) and do an excellent job with all core subjects. There's a lot of classroom management, transition time, and other things that go into a normal school day. Now - all those other things have definite value, if some more than others. But the actual education in our kids' days doesn't take that long.
Agree. 2 hours off the school day will cause no noticeable difference in a child's education.
Maybe for K. Kids in HS are feeling the difference.
Exactly. My son is in 9th and it is hard to get all stuff in. I also have one in elementary so understand work challenges - but I want the kids in school so they can learn and have some consistency. Beyond irritating. Seriously worn survive in a world where everyone must work in an office. They need to learn life isn’t always comfortable. Go to school.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 13:43
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
I was homeschooled for several years in elementary. You can typically do an ES homeschool day in 1-3 hours (shorter for younger years, longer for older) and do an excellent job with all core subjects. There's a lot of classroom management, transition time, and other things that go into a normal school day. Now - all those other things have definite value, if some more than others. But the actual education in our kids' days doesn't take that long.
Agree. 2 hours off the school day will cause no noticeable difference in a child's education.
Maybe for K. Kids in HS are feeling the difference.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 13:42
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
I was homeschooled for several years in elementary. You can typically do an ES homeschool day in 1-3 hours (shorter for younger years, longer for older) and do an excellent job with all core subjects. There's a lot of classroom management, transition time, and other things that go into a normal school day. Now - all those other things have definite value, if some more than others. But the actual education in our kids' days doesn't take that long.
Agree. 2 hours off the school day will cause no noticeable difference in a child's education.
It's the end of the quarter and kids are trying to finish out work for classes. My 8th grader is mad they are losing Algebra time
My kids are in HS and trying to do retakes. They're also feeling the difference!!!!
Anonymous
01/22/2025 13:11
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
I was homeschooled for several years in elementary. You can typically do an ES homeschool day in 1-3 hours (shorter for younger years, longer for older) and do an excellent job with all core subjects. There's a lot of classroom management, transition time, and other things that go into a normal school day. Now - all those other things have definite value, if some more than others. But the actual education in our kids' days doesn't take that long.
Agree. 2 hours off the school day will cause no noticeable difference in a child's education.
It's the end of the quarter and kids are trying to finish out work for classes. My 8th grader is mad they are losing Algebra time
Anonymous
01/22/2025 12:57
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
I was homeschooled for several years in elementary. You can typically do an ES homeschool day in 1-3 hours (shorter for younger years, longer for older) and do an excellent job with all core subjects. There's a lot of classroom management, transition time, and other things that go into a normal school day. Now - all those other things have definite value, if some more than others. But the actual education in our kids' days doesn't take that long.
Agree. 2 hours off the school day will cause no noticeable difference in a child's education.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 12:38
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
I was homeschooled for several years in elementary. You can typically do an ES homeschool day in 1-3 hours (shorter for younger years, longer for older) and do an excellent job with all core subjects. There's a lot of classroom management, transition time, and other things that go into a normal school day. Now - all those other things have definite value, if some more than others. But the actual education in our kids' days doesn't take that long.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 12:36
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
My kids are in elementary so probably doesn't apply to older. They love school but both are really preferring the shorter days. ADHD kid is functioning better with shorter days, and high achiever says lots of work, no recess but prefers the efficiency. Hmm
Anonymous
01/22/2025 12:16
Subject: Re:Close or delay for cold?
It will be just as cold in the morning as it was today and yesterday, though later in the day it will warm up. Will be interesting to see. If they are going to stay consistent, they should delay, but I hope they don't.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 11:47
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
It is supposed to be 9 degrees at 5am and 10 at 6am and 11 at 8am...I think this means delay.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 11:44
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Tomorrow is a low of 10 and high of 31. It should be interesting to see what they call.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 10:47
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:What about tomorrow? Temp looks 10 degrees above today and advisory ends at 11am today.
It’s the same as Monday so delayed again. Friday should be normal.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 09:18
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
Anonymous wrote:And we wonder why children are not resilient and head to their safe space when presented with even the smallest of challenges. But same holds true for anyone born after 1985.
Shut up...children are not resilient because they have parents crying and acting entitled all the time. They see this.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 09:05
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
What about tomorrow? Temp looks 10 degrees above today and advisory ends at 11am today.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 08:31
Subject: Close or delay for cold?
They walk. No bus. But thanks for playing!!! 🫢Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:middle schooler has to walk 1 mile in the darkness. There is still ice on the sidewalks. The 2 hours delay is very helpful.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Ridiculous
I agree. I work in a different local district but live in FCPS. My kids are thrilled for the delay but now it’s a pain. My school is on time. Really, there were no issues with students and staff getting to school on time today. It’s not much better 2 hours later. Please don’t bring up middle school and the dark. I have a middle schooler and don’t understand this delay for them either.
Why would they be walking in the dark? It's pretty light out by 7am.
DP. Our middle school bus comes at 6:40
And they're probably not walking a mile to get to the bus stop.