You’ve got your routine. Coffee in one hand, phone in the other. You scroll through the district website. Your heart races.
Then you see it: a bold red banner. “All schools closed.” Your brain releases a little squirt of dopamine. It’s better than winning a scratch-off ticket.
But then the guilt creeps in. “Did I really want that math test postponed? Yes. Yes, I did.” Don’t worry. The teacher wanted it postponed too. They’re still in bed, watching The Great British Baking Show.
Why Kids Should Always Check Themselves
Here’s a pro tip: never trust your parents to tell you school is closed. They forget on purpose, just to ruin your sleep.
I once heard a mother say, “Oh, school is cancelled? I didn’t see the email.” Meanwhile, she had three snoozed alarms. She knew. She wanted to make you suffer.
Live: Devon schools closed on Tuesday and opening late due to snow and
Check it yourself. Become the family’s closure expert. It’s a position of power. You can announce the news with a dramatic pause. “It’s… a snow day.” Instant hero status.
