-----Original Message----- From: Fairfax County Public Schools Sent: Tue, Jan 6, 2015 10:15 am Subject: Todays Weather Decision A message from FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Dear Parents: We apologize for the difficulties the weather caused this morning. Please know that significant area government entities were coordinating at a very early hour. The decision was made with the best information we had very early this morning. Needless to say, the conditions were far worse than anticipated. Weather conditions are expected to improve around midday. At this time, we are planning to dismiss schools at their normal dismissal time, however, we are continuing to closely monitor the situation and will keep parents apprised. We are aware that people are asking us to cancel school. Students are safest at school when parents have not had a chance to make alternate plans for their child’s return home from school. However, should you wish to pick up your child early, we will accommodate you. Again we apologize for the difficulties experienced this morning and we thank you for your patience. Fairfax County Public Schools ________________________________ My response: When it comes to the safety of our children, PATIENCE isnt what we need! We need someone in charge of these delays and closings to make the RIGHT DECISIONS! Children are safe at school ONCE THEY GET THERE. YOU put them in harms way this morning by making them travel very unsafe roads to get to schools where even the teachers and buses cant get there. As the snow continues to fall, and with 4 to 6 inches now predicted, you allow the kids to stay in school as the roads get more treacherous. WHO IS MAKING THESE DECISIONS? Wes Johnson
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:44:11 +0000