Snow Day Calculator: SASD Reiterates Virtual Learning Day Plans as Snow Days Remain Possible
The Sheboygan Area School District (SASD) is reminding families that, despite today’s expected mild weather, snow days can still happen in the coming month or so and plans are in place for when that occurs. Snow Day Calculator tools and questions about whether schools will close are front of mind for families; SASD is emphasizing Virtual Learning Days as its response to weather-related cancellations.
Snow Day Calculator: How the district frames closures and remote learning
SASD notes that when winter weather forces cancellations, Virtual Learning Days will be employed instead of traditional in-person makeups. Buildings will be closed and students will learn remotely from home under the district’s plan. The district’s guidance is intended to help families use any snow day calculator or decision tool with the understanding that a Virtual Learning Day is the operational outcome when weather cancels in-person instruction.
How Virtual Learning Days will work
The administration outlined a tiered approach by grade level. Early Learning Center and Elementary students should already have a take-home packet to use on a Virtual Learning Day. Middle and High School students will engage in live, virtual instruction at home their regular schedule with their teachers. In short: buildings close, instruction shifts to remote methods, and the format depends on the student’s school level.
Notification methods families should expect
Families will be notified of closings by phone, email and text messages. These notifications will also be posted on the SASD website and on the district’s social media pages. The district is emphasizing multiple channels so that parents and guardians can confirm a closure quickly and prepare for a Virtual Learning Day.
Technical access, site notices and comment rules
District and related websites include technical notices for users. One site message warns that users are using an outdated browser and asks them to upgrade their browser to improve their experience. Another message explains the site was built to take advantage of the latest technology to make it faster and easier to use, and that older browsers are not supported; users are asked to download an updated browser for the best experience. Visitors are reminded that they must be logged in to post a comment. The sites are protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
What families should do now
Given that snow days remain possible in the coming month or so, families should confirm their access to remote learning tools and materials: ensure take-home packets are on hand for Early Learning Center and Elementary students, verify login details for live instruction for Middle and High School students, and make sure contact information is current so phone, email and text notifications are received. Also review device and browser readiness to avoid access problems on a Virtual Learning Day.
Recent reminders aim to reduce confusion on weather days: snow remains a possibility despite mild forecasts, the district will shift to Virtual Learning Days when winter weather forces cancellations, and multiple notification and access mechanisms will be used to keep families informed and connected.
