Snow Days

Ah! One of the best parts of being a teacher is the coveted "snow day". The apprehension starts the day before. "What's it doing out there?" "Do you think we'll have off?" "Did you hear the latest report?" "See you tomorrow...Not!" These are common comments prior to the big day. During the night, most teachers give in to the temptation to peek out the window to see what's going on. Finally, the phone rings. Yes! You feel for the phone, hoping for the best. "No school today, go back to sleep chirps a familiar voice." And you do! The funny thing is, a few hours later when you log onto your computer, you find there's already a slew of emails and these teachers that so desperately wanted "off" are doing, of all things, schoolwork! That's really the beauty of the snow day. You can do the schoolwork you love in the comfort of your home. After a good sleep and a leisurely breakfast, many teachers delve into their schoolbags and use the time to catch up or develop some creative lesson plans. Hope all of you enjoyed the found time as much as I did.