School should pause when there’s a winter wonderland outside

It’s a cold winter night, and the forecast predicts snow for tomorrow. You place a spoon under your pillow and ice in the toilet, hoping for a snow day. In the morning, you wake up to four inches of snow covering the ground. You run to your parents to ask if there is a snow day, but there’s no response… You start questioning yourself, “What do we need for a snow day?”

According to The US Sun, snow days happen when there are four to six inches of snow and hazardous road conditions. With more snow days, fewer parents would venture out to drive their kids to school. As a result, the chances of road accidents would decrease.

Sixth grade student Christian Nader from Edison Intermediate School (EIS) said, “Having more snow days would reduce stress for students.”

The extra days off give students a mental break, helping them to focus better the next day in class. Many students enjoy snow days because of the fun they bring. We’ve received stories from various students about their favorite snow day memories!

Writer Lindsey Karp wrote in her article titled “The Magic of a Snow Day Spans into Adulthood”: “Some of my earliest memories are of my father pulling me in a sled across the snow-filled yard. As I grew bigger, playing in the snow was wonderful, but a school closure from a snowstorm was the best feeling in the world.”

Many EIS students agree with Karp, such as eighth grade student at EIS, Jonathan Paster, who mentioned, “My favorite snow day memory is when I went sledding with my brother.” 

These snow days provide time to bond with family and friends and create lifelong memories. Sixth grade student at EIS, Logan Carreras, exclaimed, “On snow days, I like to drink hot chocolate.”

Hot chocolate is a classic treat on a cold winter day. Some say it tastes even better on snowy days when you’re in your PJs and don’t have to worry about going to school. “I only drink hot chocolate when it’s snowing outside. There is something so cozy about it that I save the treat for days when I’m inside looking at snow bundled under a blanket on the couch,” explained eighth grade Language Arts teacher Mrs. Erin Meade. 

Overall, there are many benefits to snow days. It helps with stress, brings fun, and creates memories that last a lifetime. Sometimes students just need a break.