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Original poster

to wonder why the school needed to send a text warning us that they'd let us know about school being open or shut tomorrow...

93 replies

MrsMushroom · 17/01/2013 20:19

because of the snow...when it's only dropped about three flakes?

The text was sent out this morning at 9.30am and there hadn't been ANY snow in the area (cheshire)...how can they warn us about the school closing when we've only had a sprinkle?

Ok it may get heavier....but that's a big MAY isn't it? Am I bu to think they might wait till morning and then decide?

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MardyBraWouldDoEddieRedmayne · 17/01/2013 20:20

YABU. Snow is forecast. Our school sent us a text to tell us to check the local authority website in the morning. Fair enough.

TantrumsAndBalloons · 17/01/2013 20:21

Well, it's so you can arrange childcare if needed.
Otherwise people will be shouting "how can they close the school and not give us any notice? How are we supposed to go to work?"

Sensible to warn us isn't it?

It's only a text.

weblette · 17/01/2013 20:22

Agree with Mardy, if you look at the Met Office website tomorrow is going to be pretty snowy in a lot of places.

Veritate · 17/01/2013 20:22

Seems to me to be reasonable. A lot of snow is forecast, they're alerting parents reasonably well in advance so they can began making arrangements at least provisionally. They're not saying they will definitely close. Why is it a problem?

CloudsAndTrees · 17/01/2013 20:22

Agree with Tantrums. It's so that you can't complain that you had no notice that they might close if you will need to arrange childcare.

goldiehorn · 17/01/2013 20:23

I dont get the problem with this at all?!

mum11970 · 17/01/2013 20:24

I'm on the north Wales coast and haven't even had a sprinkle yet but the youngest was sent home with a note yesterday about snow procedures. I'll be bloomin surprised if we have any snow in the morning.

Ambrosiacreamedrice · 17/01/2013 20:24

If they don't tell you that they will let you know, the office will be inundated with phone calls tomorrow morning. We found this out the hard way as our school answer phone had a message that starts 'The school is now closed' until 7:30 when admin get in, and lots of parents took that to mean we were closed all day because of the snow.

LindyHemming · 17/01/2013 20:24

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Ragwort · 17/01/2013 20:26

Only a text ........... we got two letters in the post (both saying exactly the same thing) stating that the school might be closed and to check the website Confused - why do school budgets allow for two letters, to the same postal address - we only have one child Grin. There are over 1500 pupils at the school - do the math !!!!

TandB · 17/01/2013 20:27

Um, so that when it snows massively tonight as it is forecast to do everyone will know that the school will make an announcement and can wait for that announcement.

TheDailyWail · 17/01/2013 20:27

Maybe they are trying to tell you where to find the info should they need to close? To avoid dealing with an influx of calls ?

amistillsexy · 17/01/2013 20:27

They were probably innundated with phone calls and had people queuing up at the office to ask what was going to happen if it snows tomorrow.

I imagine they were simply responding to parents' requests for information.

meditrina · 17/01/2013 20:28

We've had a message telling us at what time the open/closed message will be texted to all parents and posted on the website.

I thought this was to avoid the school being inundated with phone calls.

Hulababy · 17/01/2013 20:29

But they are making the decision tomorrow morning arent they? That's what the text said yes?

They are just trying to preempt parents calling in in the morning to ask. Parents now know to look out for a text.

Foggles · 17/01/2013 20:29

I'm in Manchester and we got a warning about the snow saying it's likely to be heavier towards Cheshire/Merseyside.

I don't see any problem in them sending you a message.

greenpostit · 17/01/2013 20:30

Yabu. Wish our school had made arrangements like yours. I don't know how I'll find out whether it is closed. Text would be great!

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 17/01/2013 20:31

Sounds like a very sensible move to me.

Why wouldn't you want to know where to get information regarding the schools ability to open if you do have snow?

Our school have done the same and I'm impressed tbh.

YABU!

marriedinwhite · 17/01/2013 20:32

Because some parents might go to work and need to alert their employers in advance, legitimately, that they might not be able to come to work.

wonkylegs · 17/01/2013 20:37

Ha our local high school website has a banner message saying it will not close even if we get more snow.
DS s First school has shut a steep path as the snow and ice has made it treacherous but again won't be closing due to snow. DS is disappointed as he wanted to play out in the snow (I don't it's too blimmin freezing it hasn't eeked above minus temps today)

hugoagogo · 17/01/2013 20:39

Yabu Is this unanimous?

This is so you don't have to ring and check tomorrow, safe in the knowledge they will text you if school is closed. Win win no?

apostropheuse · 17/01/2013 20:42

I think by now you're probably aware that YABU.

It's just a different way of saying

Don't phone us, we'll phone you!`

It seems eminently sensible to me.

Original poster
MrsMushroom · 17/01/2013 20:48

I don't see why some snow means school may close. The text said "We will let you know by text if school is closed."

I mean what?? It's snow....not frigging napalm.

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Veritate · 17/01/2013 20:52

Because some of the teachers may not be able to get in if conditions are really bad. If there are too few teachers, they can't open.

hugoagogo · 17/01/2013 20:57

Have you just moved here?

It is normal for heavy snow to cause school closures in this country. (not saying it's right mind you)