Winter Closings
No matter how much we hope, we know we are going to have severe weather again this winter. Based on the assumption that cold temperatures, high winds and heavy snow will come eventually this school year, I want to assure everyone that Comfrey School is ready to respond, as needed, when severe weather occurs.
When weather conditions begin to turn adverse, many factors are considered in determining whether to keep school open, delay the school opening, or close school for a day or have an early out.
1. Road conditions are checked,
2. temperature and wind chill charts are monitored closely, and
3. weather forecasts and radar will be watched closely for our area.
If a decision is made to cancel school or adjust the school schedule, radio and television stations will be called with that information. Please do not call the radio or television stations, as this ties up their phone lines. Some weather conditions, such as fog, are much harder to predict and react to. Comfrey Public School will respect your parental decision, if you choose to keep your child home until weather conditions improve.
Listed below are the general procedures we will follow at Comfrey:
COMFREY PROCEDURES FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER
1. All school closings, delayed starting times, and early dismissal will be announced on KNUJ-AM 860; WCCO-AM 830; KDOM AM 1580; KRRW FM 101.5; KXAC 100.5; WCCO-4 TV; KSTP-5 TV; and KARE-11 TV. Parents and pupils are urged to listen to one of these stations daily, but especially when the weather is inclement. Normally these stations will be notified of the closing of schools as soon after 6 a.m. as possible. Hearing no announcement, parents and students should assume that the school will be in session.
2. There are also times when schools are closed earlier than the regular time. If an adult will not be at home, arrangements should be made so that young children have an appropriate place to go. Please make sure that all Snow Emergency Forms have been completed and returned to the principal's office at your child's school.
3. All school activities will not be held when school is closed due to inclement weather.
4. All after-school activities will be canceled when school is dismissed early because of inclement weather. If school is closed because of /or because of the threat of inclement weather, we cannot in good conscious have our students out with school activities.