NYC Teachers...Could It Be POSSIBLE That We May Get A SNOW DAY?

I've been teaching in the city for 10 yrs (I live in eastern LI). But this storm is looking good for us. It almost seems that it would be impossible to open schools with the brunt of the storm being from early Wed through early Thurs. How would the kids and staff get out at 3:00 with 12 feet of snow? How would buses get to the schools?

I think this IS looking good, what do you all think?

Message edited 2/8/2010 5:34:29 PM.

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I am hoping but honestly I will still be surprised if they close!!

If it looks bad I will take the day ... although I'd rather them just give it to us so I REALLY hope they just close if it's that bad!!

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I don't think Bloomberg will close the schools. Too many parents complained last year when he did it.

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I will be surprised. BUT if I recall correctly, they did it SO late last year, which really caused issues for parents. Hopefully they will make the decision a little more thoughtfully with regards to time.

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Im hoping and praying!!!!!!

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Parents complained that he made the decision too late, not that he did close it.

Unfortunately, I vote no. And I'm supposed to go to a workshop in the city on Wed. I so don't want to go now.

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I seriously doubt he will close the schools, especially the week before a vacation. I think our best bet is to wish for no snow so that when we have to go in it won't be too messy.

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two years in a row?? Doubtful!

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I doubt it ... but it is fun to hope--hey he closed last yr

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Posted by DiamondGirl

I doubt it ... but it is fun to hope--hey he closed last yr

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Posted by MrsProfessor

Posted by DiamondGirl

I doubt it ... but it is fun to hope--hey he closed last yr

Which means that we have about...nine more years till the next one.

I read in one place that the city will get the worst of it.

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I'm doubting it & trying not to get my hopes up! I think it will only happen if there's close to a foot on the ground before 5 am AND blizzard winds. Otherwise probably not.

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Rule of thumb is a 12 inches on the ground before 5 am.......Good Times, Good Times!

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There were a lot of angry teachers who got to work and then they declared a snow day last year. I think they may have to do it the night before or not at all. Guess they don't care when they put people's lives in danger

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I just checked the forecast.. its officially a winter storm WARNING ... 8-13 inches with heavy snow and gusts during the DAY on Wednesday!!! I think this might look promising!!!!!

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God, I hope so! If you think about it, this is going to continue ALL DAY AND NIGHT WEDNESDAY! Buses won't get out at the end of the day! He better do the RIGHT things. Either way, I won't go from exit 64 on the LIE anyway but I hope I don't need to use a sick day, used too many already with my new baby!

Posted by PennyCat

I just checked the forecast.. its officially a winter storm WARNING ... 8-13 inches with heavy snow and gusts during the DAY on Wednesday!!! I think this might look promising!!!!!

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I'm keeping my fingers crossed but I highly doubt it.

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Posted by beautyq115

There were a lot of angry teachers who got to work and then they declared a snow day last year. I think they may have to do it the night before or not at all. Guess they don't care when they put people's lives in danger

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Posted by MrsProfessor

Posted by beautyq115

There were a lot of angry teachers who got to work and then they declared a snow day last year. I think they may have to do it the night before or not at all. Guess they don't care when they put people's lives in danger

Of course they don't- if the kids can get to school, they think we can too. Unfortunately, as one of my admins said a few years ago, at some point a kid will get seriously hurt and then they will rethink things- maybe.

I'm torn. I take the train but I am hearing that the LIRR may suspend service, so I wonder if Metro North will too (that's my train). If I can get to work I will be pretty ****** if I can't get home, and I'm not driving, in part because I no longer have a parking pass.

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They just interrupted the view to say that the Mayor closed NYC schools for tomorrow. About 11:05 or so his morning.

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I'm shocked. When our principal told us, I thought he was joking. At least I have time now to pack and getting ready for Florida! Yeah! Enjoy your snow day everyone!