Message for South Rowan High School





It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the Benedict household. I've been busy decorating for Christmas.

Michigan is looking very Christmas-like as well too. This is a picture of our cabin near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. That is in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.


This weekend we had a snow storm here on the farm. On Friday I predicted a snow day for Monday. The storm wasn't as bad as predicted but there was a snow day on Monday for the district where we live but not the district where I work. Monday was very cold but also sunny. So we dug out from the storm with a shovel and a tractor. I took the day off to stay home and help dig us out.

So now, I'm being asked to determine if South Rowan High School will be having a snow day on Thursday. South Rowan is in the town of China Grove, North Carolina. My daughter, Jennifer, teacher there. I have a snow day shirt that I wear to school if I feel the next day is going to be a snow day. It says, "There is no day like a snow day!" Don't you agree? There is something really fun about getting a day off school when you weren't expecting it. Almost like getting a wonderful Christmas gift.

Now about South Rowan on Thursday. I'm sorry to tell you but I think you'll all be in Ms.
Benedict's class on Thursday. I've consulted all my sources and it looks like the bad weather will hit but not enough freezing to stop school. I am predicting, however, that you will have a 2 hour delay. So do your homework just in case. But check the TV on Thursday morning before leaving for school. Or you could check back here and I'll give you the update. That's http://brendabenedict.com

Enjoy your day whether you're in school or at home and Merry Christmas!




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