A superintendent in West Virginia has school-goers across the country waiting patiently for their next snow day.
With remote learning in full swing amid the coronavirus pandemic, many students have no reason to be rewarded a snow day when a winter storm comes through. School buses have no icy roads to fight with and kids are already keeping their distance at home.
As snow storms took the east coast this week, many schools remained in session, opting to continue their virtual classes despite the weather. But that didn't stop one superintendent from giving kids a snow day.
Claiming that there are more reasons to call a snow day than just the roads being too icy, the superintendent outlined her thoughts in a letter to the school community.
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"For generations, families have greeted the first snow day of the year with joy. It is a time of renewed wonder at all the beautiful things that each season holds. A reminder of how fleeting a childhood can be. An opportunity to make some memories with your family that you hold on to for life," Superintendent Bondy Shay Gibson writes.
"For all of these reasons and many more, Jefferson County Schools will be completely closed for tomorrow, Dec. 16, in honor of the 1st snow day of the year," the letter continues. "Closed for students ... closed for virtual ... closed for staff."
Gibson continues, "It has been a year of seemingly endless loss and the stress of trying to make up for that loss. For just a moment, we can all let go of the worry of making up for the many things we missed by making sure this is one thing our kids won't lose this year."
She goes on to encourage students to "enjoy a day of sledding and hot chocolate and cozy fires." Then, in a plea to parents, Gibson writes, "Take pictures of your kids in snow hats they will outgrow by next year and read books that you have wanted to lose yourself in, but haven't had the time."
The letter concludes with a sweet sentiment. "We will return to the serious and urgent business of growing up on Thursday, but for tomorrow... go build a snowman."
The letter, which was posted to Facebook, has gotten over 20,000 likes and 64,000 shares.
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