When they made the call at 5AM we were supposed to get 3-5” of snow. I’m sure they thought it would be nice for kids to be kids for 5 minutes and make a snowman in the snow instead of sitting in front of a computer again all day. Turns out this is mainly a sleet storm, so the DC weather but then in the ass. I believe their intentions were good though. And lord knows my high schooler could use a mental health day today.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL @ the different tones in the threads about the closure decision. One thread = enjoying the unexpected day off. This thread = highly upset at the decision to close.

Agreed, although I admit to being disturbed by (and frankly concerned for) those who seem ready to fire Duran because he happened to call a snow day.

This is not about snow day. This is aboit total and compete failure to teach the younger grades.

Duran and the entire SB are a total failure for our children. How do we get them out? I wonder what's going on with that lawsuit. It feels like there's no end in sight for this nonsense to stop. Meanwhile, our kids are falling further and further behind..

Does anyone else think that some people are using their angst and anxieties about COVID against Duran and APS, perhaps in an attempt to obtain some control over a situation they otherwise cannot control? JFC, people, there is a weather event today. Your kid will still get into Harvard, especially when they write their heartbreaking essay about life seemed irretrievably broken when DL was canceled due to weather.

Okay, SAHMommy.

Hahaha! Nope. Have worked in BigLaw the entire time I've been a parent, without a FT babysitter once the kids were in school. I won't pretend it hasn't been super stressful, but I'm not going to bitch at APS, Duran or Mother Nature because I had something else on my schedule that day.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL @ the different tones in the threads about the closure decision. One thread = enjoying the unexpected day off. This thread = highly upset at the decision to close.

Agreed, although I admit to being disturbed by (and frankly concerned for) those who seem ready to fire Duran because he happened to call a snow day.

This is not about snow day. This is aboit total and compete failure to teach the younger grades.

Duran and the entire SB are a total failure for our children. How do we get them out? I wonder what's going on with that lawsuit. It feels like there's no end in sight for this nonsense to stop. Meanwhile, our kids are falling further and further behind..

Does anyone else think that some people are using their angst and anxieties about COVID against Duran and APS, perhaps in an attempt to obtain some control over a situation they otherwise cannot control? JFC, people, there is a weather event today. Your kid will still get into Harvard, especially when they write their heartbreaking essay about life seemed irretrievably broken when DL was canceled due to weather.

Okay, SAHMommy.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL @ the different tones in the threads about the closure decision. One thread = enjoying the unexpected day off. This thread = highly upset at the decision to close.

Agreed, although I admit to being disturbed by (and frankly concerned for) those who seem ready to fire Duran because he happened to call a snow day.

This is not about snow day. This is aboit total and compete failure to teach the younger grades.

Duran and the entire SB are a total failure for our children. How do we get them out? I wonder what's going on with that lawsuit. It feels like there's no end in sight for this nonsense to stop. Meanwhile, our kids are falling further and further behind..

Does anyone else think that some people are using their angst and anxieties about COVID against Duran and APS, perhaps in an attempt to obtain some control over a situation they otherwise cannot control? JFC, people, there is a weather event today. Your kid will still get into Harvard, especially when they write their heartbreaking essay about life seemed irretrievably broken when DL was canceled due to weather.

Yes x 1000.

On Arl Now they are reporting that APS was following the federal government. Except that teleworking federal employees are working today. They are only closed for in person work. APS communications needs to do better.

They’ll explain during tonight’s school board meeting that it’s “unconscionable” to teach kids online when it’s sleeting. 😀

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Anonymous wrote:LOL @ the different tones in the threads about the closure decision. One thread = enjoying the unexpected day off. This thread = highly upset at the decision to close.

Agreed, although I admit to being disturbed by (and frankly concerned for) those who seem ready to fire Duran because he happened to call a snow day.

This is not about snow day. This is aboit total and compete failure to teach the younger grades.

Duran and the entire SB are a total failure for our children. How do we get them out? I wonder what's going on with that lawsuit. It feels like there's no end in sight for this nonsense to stop. Meanwhile, our kids are falling further and further behind..

Does anyone else think that some people are using their angst and anxieties about COVID against Duran and APS, perhaps in an attempt to obtain some control over a situation they otherwise cannot control? JFC, people, there is a weather event today. Your kid will still get into Harvard, especially when they write their heartbreaking essay about life seemed irretrievably broken when DL was canceled due to weather.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL @ the different tones in the threads about the closure decision. One thread = enjoying the unexpected day off. This thread = highly upset at the decision to close.

Agreed, although I admit to being disturbed by (and frankly concerned for) those who seem ready to fire Duran because he happened to call a snow day.

This is not about snow day. This is aboit total and compete failure to teach the younger grades.

Duran and the entire SB are a total failure for our children. How do we get them out? I wonder what's going on with that lawsuit. It feels like there's no end in sight for this nonsense to stop. Meanwhile, our kids are falling further and further behind..

Nothing is going on with that lawsuit. It hasn't even been served on APS yet because the guy can't get enough donations to his gofundme to fund the next phase of litigation (and he's not willing to risk having to pay for any of it out of his own pocket).

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Anonymous wrote:LOL @ the different tones in the threads about the closure decision. One thread = enjoying the unexpected day off. This thread = highly upset at the decision to close.

Agreed, although I admit to being disturbed by (and frankly concerned for) those who seem ready to fire Duran because he happened to call a snow day.

This is not about snow day. This is aboit total and compete failure to teach the younger grades.

Duran and the entire SB are a total failure for our children. How do we get them out? I wonder what's going on with that lawsuit. It feels like there's no end in sight for this nonsense to stop. Meanwhile, our kids are falling further and further behind..

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Anonymous wrote:LOL @ the different tones in the threads about the closure decision. One thread = enjoying the unexpected day off. This thread = highly upset at the decision to close.

Agreed, although I admit to being disturbed by (and frankly concerned for) those who seem ready to fire Duran because he happened to call a snow day.

This is not about snow day. This is aboit total and compete failure to teach the younger grades.

Oh APS. You never cease to amaze me. We chose DL but I’m out looking for an Open Schools Now sign. . Weather + Data + Science = Why is School Closed Today?

It wouldn't bother me so much if my middle schooler didn't have a teacher who has been dodging his (and then my) emails for a week because he can't get access to a digital resource needed for an assignment that was due back on Tuesday (and that he has not been able to complete due to the lack of said resources). He was going to ask her about it again in person today (on Tuesday she said she would email him), but I guess that's not happening.

But this is fine. Tomorrow there will be a follow up email to the principal.

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Anonymous wrote:Hope your kids enjoy their day off

With no snow. Ice, sleet yes, but no snow. Fun times to play outside.

Ice is WORSE . It’s way more dangerous for school employees to go in on ice.

Way more dangerous to get to your computer?? I get closing buildings. That makes sense. DL? Too icy between your kitchen and office???

Do you understand that if schools are considered open for the day, nutrition staff HAS to report. Why? Because meals HAVE to be provided on a sxhool day. Custodians HAVE to report. Admin HAS to report. Any federally mandated schedules tests like ACCESS/WIDA HAVE to happen? No of course you don’t because the world revolves around you and hating teachers.

The buildings were already closed for the day, so no those people weren't reporting. I really DGAF but canceling DL is beyond ridiculous.

My kid is a senior and we're beyond done with APS but I feel for the people who have to work and have little kids.

You keep saying you don’t care but your posting about it says otherwise.

No I just like egging people like you on.

My kid already got into college so I truly don’t care. I come here for entertainment.

3rd time you claim not to care. The more you say it the less we believe you.

Yet you’re still posting too. I can do this all day.

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Anonymous wrote:Hope your kids enjoy their day off

With no snow. Ice, sleet yes, but no snow. Fun times to play outside.

Ice is WORSE . It’s way more dangerous for school employees to go in on ice.

Way more dangerous to get to your computer?? I get closing buildings. That makes sense. DL? Too icy between your kitchen and office???

Do you understand that if schools are considered open for the day, nutrition staff HAS to report. Why? Because meals HAVE to be provided on a sxhool day. Custodians HAVE to report. Admin HAS to report. Any federally mandated schedules tests like ACCESS/WIDA HAVE to happen? No of course you don’t because the world revolves around you and hating teachers.

The buildings were already closed for the day, so no those people weren't reporting. I really DGAF but canceling DL is beyond ridiculous.

My kid is a senior and we're beyond done with APS but I feel for the people who have to work and have little kids.

You keep saying you don’t care but your posting about it says otherwise.

No I just like egging people like you on.

My kid already got into college so I truly don’t care. I come here for entertainment.

3rd time you claim not to care. The more you say it the less we believe you.

My 6th grader just asked why there is no school today. His words "it's not even snowing or doing anything outside and it's all distance learning". Good question buddy..