Not snowing yet - 10:20 in the morning - BUT I support the decision to avoid placing our students in precarious situations with a 3 hour early dismissal. We would have dismissed @ 11:50 and have most kids off the bus within 90 minutes, say 1:30. High schools would dismiss @ 12:55 and not have the buses parked until 3:00 at the earliest. So with a forecast that predicts precipitation starting in the early afternoon, we made the safe call.
Now, if it doesn't start snowing until after 4pm there will be many "armchair quarterbacks" that disparage the decision. I encourage you to refrain from the woulda' shoulda' coulda' mentality and know that we are accountable for the safety of ALL our students. Time is relative, and we can follow the snow day make-up schedule that has been published for over a year. My advice; Sit back, enjoy the beauty of a winter snowfall, stay warm and safe.
I will publish the most recent updates for the remainder of the week on the blog for you to keep informed. I will also keep you informed if we are presented with "optional" teacher workdays.
For Today - 2.12.13 Wednesday - Mr. Kirby and I will be here until it starts coming down hard.
Now, if it doesn't start snowing until after 4pm there will be many "armchair quarterbacks" that disparage the decision. I encourage you to refrain from the woulda' shoulda' coulda' mentality and know that we are accountable for the safety of ALL our students. Time is relative, and we can follow the snow day make-up schedule that has been published for over a year. My advice; Sit back, enjoy the beauty of a winter snowfall, stay warm and safe.
I will publish the most recent updates for the remainder of the week on the blog for you to keep informed. I will also keep you informed if we are presented with "optional" teacher workdays.
For Today - 2.12.13 Wednesday - Mr. Kirby and I will be here until it starts coming down hard.
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