Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 14:12     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
It is hilarious how this thread has become a magnet for people with an inflated sense of how superior they are to all others. What a riot! Absolutely no sense of self-awareness, and convinced they can see through the eyes of every poster and know exactly what their situation is.

Numbskulls.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 14:00     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
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Anonymous wrote:I am surprised b/c this would have been a closing 1 month ago. I know the MSA's are next week, so I am wondering if that is related, but who knows.

The problem for me is that my middle school kid will likely get in late while I dust off the car and drive slow to school.

I think your problem is wasting your time on DCUM.

LOL Seriously, your kid is going to be late because you have to dust the car off? Good lord. How about you get your face out of the screen typing away like a whiny kid and leave with enough time to get there on time. Is anyone not accountable for themselves anymore?? Kids lead by example.


I am back! I see everyone loved my comment about getting late to school on this post. As it turned out, we were about 5 minutes behind our usual schedule and we beat many of the busses. A couple of thoughts for you...

First, the urge to snark is large, but I did say "AND DRIVE SLOWLY". I saw an accident on the beltway, so that wasn't a bad strategy. Read much?

Second, my main point which was not articulated well, was that MCPS set up my expectations for a delay in these conditions, so I wasn't rushing around until I checked the internet for school closings a bit late. My bad. This was just a comment on my expectations, not a complaint.

Third, I was on DCUM for about 2-3 minutes after checking the MCPS website. Not too long. My routine is to check for closings on the internet, though.

This leads me to my third and final point. I think MCPS made the right call. The key is we had wet snowy roads, not icy roads. Once I got outside, the car was cleaned in about 45 seconds because it was just snow dust, not ice frozen on my windsheild. Chipping ice off the car does take more time. I drove carefully and took a little more time. Others probably should have done the same.

Anyway, snark away. I think this site is funny because people get self-righteous and exercised about the smallest things. I am happy to get you going, though. Back to work for me.


No need to get defensive. The only reason I said "your problem is wasting your time on DCUM" was because I thought it would be funny. But then I saw somebody else made a similar remark even before me
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 13:48     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am surprised b/c this would have been a closing 1 month ago. I know the MSA's are next week, so I am wondering if that is related, but who knows.

The problem for me is that my middle school kid will likely get in late while I dust off the car and drive slow to school.

I think your problem is wasting your time on DCUM.

LOL Seriously, your kid is going to be late because you have to dust the car off? Good lord. How about you get your face out of the screen typing away like a whiny kid and leave with enough time to get there on time. Is anyone not accountable for themselves anymore?? Kids lead by example.


I am back! I see everyone loved my comment about getting late to school on this post. As it turned out, we were about 5 minutes behind our usual schedule and we beat many of the busses. A couple of thoughts for you...

First, the urge to snark is large, but I did say "AND DRIVE SLOWLY". I saw an accident on the beltway, so that wasn't a bad strategy. Read much?

Second, my main point which was not articulated well, was that MCPS set up my expectations for a delay in these conditions, so I wasn't rushing around until I checked the internet for school closings a bit late. My bad. This was just a comment on my expectations, not a complaint.

Third, I was on DCUM for about 2-3 minutes after checking the MCPS website. Not too long. My routine is to check for closings on the internet, though.

This leads me to my third and final point. I think MCPS made the right call. The key is we had wet snowy roads, not icy roads. Once I got outside, the car was cleaned in about 45 seconds because it was just snow dust, not ice frozen on my windsheild. Chipping ice off the car does take more time. I drove carefully and took a little more time. Others probably should have done the same.

Anyway, snark away. I think this site is funny because people get self-righteous and exercised about the smallest things. I am happy to get you going, though. Back to work for me.

Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 13:39     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
I'm the PP at 12:54, and I'm not a teacher.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 13:38     Subject: Re:Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
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Umm, no, I've been working, and now taking a brief lunch break. I think her response validates my comment. My son is in MS, and 2.0 isn't implemented. So MSAs have been the major instructional focus this month at his school. She says herself that as of next year, everyone will go back to full test-prep mode. So while ES may not have test prep this year, MS and HS do. I stand by my reasoning.


They're not doing MSAs in middle school next year either; they're doing PARCC. And they've never done MSAs in high school.


So let's drill down.
I stand corrected regarding this year's testing in ES, and MSA testing in HS. BUT in my son's MS, it's all MSAs all the time. As it was during his time in ES. I'm sure it's a relief for you and other ES teaches to be able to take days off when you want this year. But HS still takes the HSA, no? But since those are graduation requirements, and not tied to federal funding streams, there may not be the emphasis on prep. I really have no idea, but I would love to hear your thoughts, as a MoCo educator.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 13:25     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
I grew up in Colorado so I consider this morning's snow a "dusting." I didn't really think twice about the snow when leaving the house at about 6:30 am but soon came across an accident where an SUV was flipped over on its side on a major road (in MD). Closer to the DC line, there was another accident.

I suppose it was deceptively slippery. But, I was going nice and slow and didn't slip or slide at all.

I don't mind that schools weren't delayed. The timing of the snow was unfortunate.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:54     Subject: Re:Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:

Umm, no, I've been working, and now taking a brief lunch break. I think her response validates my comment. My son is in MS, and 2.0 isn't implemented. So MSAs have been the major instructional focus this month at his school. She says herself that as of next year, everyone will go back to full test-prep mode. So while ES may not have test prep this year, MS and HS do. I stand by my reasoning.


They're not doing MSAs in middle school next year either; they're doing PARCC. And they've never done MSAs in high school.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:32     Subject: Re:Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:It's a matter of MSA's next week. MoCo is loathe to miss any prep time.

And I should have imposed my own delay. Good thinking PP.


MoCo doesn't care about MSAs this year. I'm an MCPS ES teacher and had taken off today for a couple of doctor's appointments. Already got the call that my sub cancelled this morning, and my principal called to see if I could come in anyway because at 8:30, half the staff either hasn't shown up or called to say they would not be in by the time school starts.

Sitting in the doctor's office now, and yeah, roads and conditions were far worse than what MCPS usually tolerates for on-time openings. Surprised there wasn't a delay.


hahahahahaha
I'm sure your boss would love to hear that MoCo doesn't care about MSAs this year. Funny, because MSA prep has been the focus of the learning at my son's MS all month. Pray tell, why doesn't MoCo care about MSA's this year? I would LOVE to hear this one.


It's not aligned to the new curriculum and there is a state-wide petition to not even take it this year because the test, and its results, are irrelevant because of this. Twenty-two school districts, including MCPS, have asked permission to not give it but Gov. O'Malley has denied the request. And yes, many principals share this sentiment (at least in elementary--can't speak for middle schools). When they switch to PARCC next year, everyone will surely go back into full test-prep mode.


So, PP, she answered your question. I guess by your silence you LOVE her response?


Umm, no, I've been working, and now taking a brief lunch break. I think her response validates my comment. My son is in MS, and 2.0 isn't implemented. So MSAs have been the major instructional focus this month at his school. She says herself that as of next year, everyone will go back to full test-prep mode. So while ES may not have test prep this year, MS and HS do. I stand by my reasoning.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:29     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:School bus accidents all over the county. Streets were not treated and many cars could not go uphill, which caused numerous delays. Many buses did not arrive. It is a matter of safety.


Can you post the link to show us all the bus accidents all over the county? I watched the news and heard nothing.


No, PP can't post a link because she's talking out of her a&&. Ridiculous.

I drive around quite a bit for work, and there were no more accidents this AM than any other regular morning.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:28     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:Let's see. The weather forecast called for snow beginning before dawn and lasting a few hours. 1 - 2 inches forecast for the lower county and 1 inch for the upper county.

Smart parents would plan to get up a half an hour early and get a head start on what MIGHT be a tricky commute.

Stupid parents get up at the regular time, look outside and see snow, and then take to the Internet to whine about the decision of the school system.

God help the next generation.


+1 So true.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:27     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:A delayed opening would have afforded the teachers more time to get to school. My HS child had no teachers for the first two periods . . .


Well your high school's teachers should have left their homes a little earlier then.


I teach HS. My colleague left his house at 5:30am and didn't get here utnil 7:45.

how much earlier should he have left?!?!?!!?!?


If you teach HS why are you on DCUM and not teaching your students?
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:27     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:I walked my son to his MCPS elementary this AM, saw no problems other than slightly more traffic (but not epic traffic.) Saw plenty of teachers and kids already there. Drove into my office in downtown DC, again saw no problems and actually had a quick ride. Anyone who can't drive in an inch of snow needs to learn - that is normal conditions for this area and you can't demand that the world shut down for perfectly normal weather conditions.


Were you in rush hour when you drove to your dc office?
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:26     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
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The problem for me is that my middle school kid will likely get in late while I dust off the car and drive slow to school.


Consider leaving a bit earlier?



My street in Bethesda is not passable. This is ridiculous!!!!


Oh, come on! Exaggerate much?


LOL - I was thinking the same.

Not passable?? Really?
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:26     Subject: Re:Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My DH left for work and called home saying he had spun out in our SUV at the bottom of a hill and advised me to stay in. NO, he's not a bad driver. Actually he's from NEw England and can drive in snow just fine. I think this is nutty.


He was going too fast. If he truly knows how to drive in snow (and I'm another New England city driver who just did several hills on untreated streets in an SUV) this is quite manageable if you actually drive as you are supposed to.


Yes, this. PP, your DH was going too fast.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2014 12:04     Subject: Shocked there's no delay
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

The problem for me is that my middle school kid will likely get in late while I dust off the car and drive slow to school.


Consider leaving a bit earlier?



My street in Bethesda is not passable. This is ridiculous!!!!


Oh, come on! Exaggerate much?