Unfortunately, even the hardy stock of the Twain Harte-Long Barn Union School District had to throw in the towel today. As of 5:30 this morning we were still going to try to make school happen today, but when the power went out at 5:35, we had to rethink our plans, and call a snow day.
This is our third snow day of the year. In case you were wondering, our school calendar only has one additional day built in for a snow day. That day is Friday, June 11th, one day after our previously scheduled end of the year. Now with these snow days we will go to the 11th. We only have to make up one day, as the State requires us to build in a snow day in our calendar based on the average number of snow days called in the past 5 years. Our previous average has been more than 1, but less than 2 days. With the 3 snow days this year, it may up our average to over 2 days, and therefore trigger an additional snow day to be added to our next year's calendar. We do not have to make up any more than the one day for this year, however.
As for today's ski trip... Well, I think it goes without saying that we didn't go. We'll have to try to reschedule that one for later in the year. At this rate, we might still be able to ski on June 11th!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Snow, rain, and wind!
Well I'm glad one of my New Year's resolutions was not to update my blog more often, as I have obviously fallen behind on that!
This has certainly been a wild week weather wise. The storms this week have been keeping us all indoors and the "natives" are getting restless! So far this week we have been able to sneak through with only having rainy day schedules. This morning we did have to call a snow transportation day as it would have been difficult for the buses to navigate some of the narrower steeper roads off the main highway. As I write this (watching American Idol at almost 9:00 on Wednesday night!), and the rain continues to come down (at my house at about 3000'), I do not know what tomorrow holds. At the minimum we will be on a snow transportation day, and possibly a late start. Keep your radios tuned to our local stations tomorrow morning!
This Friday we also have our second ski trip planned, and this trip may become a victim to the weather. We are trying to hold off until the last moment to make this call. We'll look at our forecasts tomorrow morning and let everyone know.
This has certainly been a wild week weather wise. The storms this week have been keeping us all indoors and the "natives" are getting restless! So far this week we have been able to sneak through with only having rainy day schedules. This morning we did have to call a snow transportation day as it would have been difficult for the buses to navigate some of the narrower steeper roads off the main highway. As I write this (watching American Idol at almost 9:00 on Wednesday night!), and the rain continues to come down (at my house at about 3000'), I do not know what tomorrow holds. At the minimum we will be on a snow transportation day, and possibly a late start. Keep your radios tuned to our local stations tomorrow morning!
This Friday we also have our second ski trip planned, and this trip may become a victim to the weather. We are trying to hold off until the last moment to make this call. We'll look at our forecasts tomorrow morning and let everyone know.
Monday, January 4, 2010
New Year!
Happy new year to everyone! I'm now getting back into the rhythm of school. I have to get back in the habit of being regulated by bells (or a clock for that matter!). Additionally, I need to get back to the habit of updating my blog. This was especially apparent after a phone call to my mom this afternoon, where she asked me to update my blog, so here you go, Mom!
This last week we've added a couple of new students, and I always try to walk them around and get them introduced to their teachers and classrooms. Both our new boys (6th and 8th graders) already have quite a few friends and so they pretty quickly wanted to ditch me and hang out with their friends (can you blame them?).
I've set myself a few New Year's resolutions for this year. My personal resolutions are the typical; eat better, get more exercise, lose weight (and make "Pro" on Wii Sports Tennis!). My professional resolutions include trying to stay up on my paperwork more. I find myself moving piles of papers too many times, and need to develop a better system.
This last week we've added a couple of new students, and I always try to walk them around and get them introduced to their teachers and classrooms. Both our new boys (6th and 8th graders) already have quite a few friends and so they pretty quickly wanted to ditch me and hang out with their friends (can you blame them?).
I've set myself a few New Year's resolutions for this year. My personal resolutions are the typical; eat better, get more exercise, lose weight (and make "Pro" on Wii Sports Tennis!). My professional resolutions include trying to stay up on my paperwork more. I find myself moving piles of papers too many times, and need to develop a better system.
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