Comments on: Decatur Closes Schools Monday Due to Forecasted Winter Weather

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:55:59 +0000

My son DOES wear basketball shorts every day of the year. Not even my helicopter blades can make him dress differently. Just like they say that toddlers will eventually eat a balanced diet without forcing if you put it in front of them and leave them alone, I figured that eventually kids get cold enough to learn to dress differently. I’m still waiting.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:43:20 +0000

I take it back about no camps. Yesterday there weren’t any. Today there are 3 that I know of:
– First Baptist
– Decatur Rec
– Kris Webb’s Science Camp

Amazing entrepreneurship! Decatur rocks as usual!

By: Daydreamer

Daydreamer — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:13:58 +0000

It sends the most valuable set of life lessons that you can learn.. Life is mostly unpredictable, sometimes unfair, and even when you are being wronged, you don’t always get the last word. Relax and forgive man, sheesh

And I’m sure that even though the teachers probably have their own kids at home with them, they’re probably already working on accelerated lesson plans for yours.

By: Nelliebelle1197

Nelliebelle1197 — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:22:06 +0000

That is exactly what we had during the ice storm! Two people, three dogs and one small, ancient wood fireplace!

By: Nelliebelle1197

Nelliebelle1197 — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:17:13 +0000

I posted this below from the Oakhurst Listserve. JIC you don’t see it. It is not just about cold. It is about school facilities. I think it is irresponsible of adults who are from a different region with a different climate and have no experience with the way the physical plant of CSD is set up and what the facilities can handle to level accusations without research. I can assure you if it was just about the kids being out the in the cold, schools would be open.

I have lived in metro Atlanta since 1966. I am a retired public school teacher so the reasons listed below come from experience, both at home as part of my work.

~ The extremely low temperatures are dangerous for people outside for extended periods of time.
~ The busses are not winter proofed to the level needed for the extreme cold temperatures.
~ Sometimes the plant (building) manager is concerned about ability to heat and to also avoid frozen/broken water pipes.

If you grew up or lived somewhere else where these temps are more common, then the preparation with clothing, engines, tires, plumbing, etc. are not as large an issue as here in metro Atlanta.

It is far better for parents’ work needs to know your child does not have adult supervision than to be surprised early in the morning or worse yet during the middle of the school day.