Yes, to say the least, I was quite "embarrassed" to read that; I thought the same thing. If this is all it takes to close schools in the Bakken, the kids are going to have a lot of "snow days" to make up in the spring. LOL. Most likely the superintendent was concerned about all the "new" folks in the Bakken who are not used to North Dakota winters. Also, this will give families and rough necks time to run to Home of Economy and buy winter gear.
Thank you. I appreciate that. Sorry for the delay in posting. I've been tied up with water polo and the venue has no wi-fi. Bummer. But I watch the games more closely with no distractions.
With regard to weather, etc., readers' and my comments are generally "tongue-in-cheek."
Having said that, I do remember vividly one winter day in Williston when some of us put on ice skates and skated to Wilkinson Elementary. To do something so "audacious," I must have been in 5th or 6th grade. Williston was much smaller then; I don't recall any school buses and except for kids going to "junior high" (middle school) schools were close enough for walking -- no driving necessary. High school was another exception, of course.
Two inches of snow and the school closes? This doesn't sound like the N.Dak. I remember. Does, however, sound strikingly like Portland, OR!
ReplyDeleteYes, to say the least, I was quite "embarrassed" to read that; I thought the same thing. If this is all it takes to close schools in the Bakken, the kids are going to have a lot of "snow days" to make up in the spring. LOL. Most likely the superintendent was concerned about all the "new" folks in the Bakken who are not used to North Dakota winters. Also, this will give families and rough necks time to run to Home of Economy and buy winter gear.
DeleteThe schools let out early due to the roads becoming solid sheets of ice. Rain before the freeze and then a plunge in temps
ReplyDeleteThank you. I appreciate that. Sorry for the delay in posting. I've been tied up with water polo and the venue has no wi-fi. Bummer. But I watch the games more closely with no distractions.
DeleteWith regard to weather, etc., readers' and my comments are generally "tongue-in-cheek."
Having said that, I do remember vividly one winter day in Williston when some of us put on ice skates and skated to Wilkinson Elementary. To do something so "audacious," I must have been in 5th or 6th grade. Williston was much smaller then; I don't recall any school buses and except for kids going to "junior high" (middle school) schools were close enough for walking -- no driving necessary. High school was another exception, of course.