We finally succumbed!

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!