Snow Days???

I grew up in Alaska. I currently teach in Portland, Oregon. It "snowed" Monday. I understand that some places get more snow than others especially in an area like the Portland Metro area but I still smile when we get what I would call a dusting and everything seems to shut down. Oh I know that there is more to this story than what I am privy to but still, what I have seen this week does not seem enough to warrant the current response..

There was no school Monday

Late Start Tuesday

No students and teachers were dismissed about noon Wednesday

Now I am sitting in my class with students watching the snow come down. It has fully covered the ground and the roads are surly covered now. We are still in class and the day goes on. This is probably not a high quality instructional day but we will have a lot to talk about as Friday (unless the district calls it a snow day) is the last day before Christmas Break.

I do love seeing student reaction to snow especially when it is not a common occurrence here. I have a couple of students who have never seen snow or played in it before.

p.s. On another note... I am hoping to get a new battery or a new camera soon. I would like to include pictures with these thoughts as well.

Have a wonderful and safe day.

Rob