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Staph

(6,245 posts)
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 12:32 AM Dec 2020

Unusual snow day announcement

Jefferson County (West Virginia) Schools have declared a snow day for tomorrow, not just for the weather. According to the superintendent:

Dear Jefferson County Schools Community:

For generations, families have greeted the first snow day of the year with joy. It's a time of renewed wonder at all the beautiful things that each season holds. A reminder of how fleeting a childhood can be. An opportunity to make some memories with your family that you hold on to for life.

For all these reasons and many more, Jefferson County Schools will be completely closed for tomorrow, December 16, in honor of the 1st snow day of the year. Closed for students . . . closed for virtual . . . closed for staff. It has been a year of seemingly endless loss and the stress of trying to make up for that loss. For just a moment, we can all let go of the worry of making up for the many things we missed by making sure this is the one thing our kids won't lose this year.

So please, enjoy a day of sledding and hot chocolate and cozy fires. Take pictures of your kids in snow hats they will outgrow by next year and read books that you have wanted to lose yourself in, but haven't had the time. We will return to the serious and urgent business of growing up on Thursday, but for tomorrow . . . go build a snowman.

Sincerely,
Bondy Shay Gibson, Ed.D.
Superintendent


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Unusual snow day announcement (Original Post) Staph Dec 2020 OP
That's really sweet. 3catwoman3 Dec 2020 #1
How refreshing! I hope this is what the future will bring. fierywoman Dec 2020 #2
I really like the part about the "serious and urgent business of growing up". Isn't it true. RussellCattle Dec 2020 #3
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