Students gripe about no snow day, school boards snap back
Snarky responses from school boards earn praise on Twitter
It seems some GTA students were disappointed this morning's 10 centimetres of snow wasn't enough to trigger a snow day. A few grumbled about it on Twitter, only to get a snap back from the school board.
In this example, a tweeter who appears to be a student sent a somewhat snarky message pointing out the weather to the Peel District School Board.
<a href="https://twitter.com/PeelSchools">@PeelSchools</a> just in case you had absolutely no idea what the weather is like today,I thought I'd give you an update <a href="https://t.co/g8DwFFLItG">pic.twitter.com/g8DwFFLItG</a>
—@GriffinTodd2The school board was quick to respond.
Don't worry about me. I have a perfect view. Got one on my drive to work and my window blinds are up. Thanks though. <a href="https://t.co/9mmFsgOtTK">https://t.co/9mmFsgOtTK</a>
—@PeelSchoolsThe school board also reminded students that unless they hear otherwise, school is on.
REMINDER: we will only tweet an update if buses/schools are cancelled. Usually by 6:15 a.m. So, I'd start pouring the cereal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/timeforschool?src=hash">#timeforschool</a>
—@PeelSchoolsThe Toronto District School Board also had to remind students that a) this is Canada and b)10 centimetres is not enough to stay home from school.
<a href="https://twitter.com/melodyxos">@melodyxos</a> What? It's -4 in January and in Canada. This is great! Two words from years past - Polar Vortex.
—@tdsbThe student responded, and the TDSB snapped back:
<a href="https://twitter.com/melodyxos">@melodyxos</a> Buried in snow up to their ankles, maybe.
—@tdsbThe student, perhaps sensing she was not going to win this one, answered with praise.
<a href="https://twitter.com/tdsb">@tdsb</a> whoever runs this account, u are savage so good job
—@melodyxos<a href="https://twitter.com/melodyxos">@melodyxos</a> Thanks fam. ✌
—@tdsbAnother student decided to try...
<a href="https://twitter.com/tdsb">@tdsb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/melodyxos">@melodyxos</a> I ain't about to get my sneakers buried in snow for no quadratic equation
—@A_KhenjariAnd also got rebuked.
<a href="https://twitter.com/A_Khenjari">@A_Khenjari</a> Try wearing snow boots. Quadratic equations are worth it.
—@tdsbThere were other Twitter exchanges between accounts that appear to be those of students and the school board.
Some had praise for how the TDSB handled things.
<a href="https://twitter.com/tdsb">@tdsb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/melodyxos">@melodyxos</a> To whoever's behind this account, you're the MVP. Respect.
—@Torontonian5835And with that the social media lesson was complete.
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