As an item for the Auction last spring, we auctioned an opportunity to call a snow day for the school in the fall. The date for this scheduled snow day is set for Monday, November 10. There will be no school this day.

Why are we letting a family call a snow day?

Calling a snow is a fun, unique item made available at the FRCS Auction. Several families bid on the item, which makes it a great fundraiser for the school — similar to items like the teacher outings or “be a teacher for a day.” The chosen date must be approved by FRCS Administration to ensure it does not disrupt learning or already scheduled activities. Unlike other snow days, planning one allows us to notify families in advance.

All schools in Colorado build in a contingency for a certain number of snow days each year, to ensure that all required days of learning remain available to students in the schedule, even in cases of bad weather. Being able to auction one of these contingency days is a fun way for the school to raise some money and give a family the chance to create a planned day off for all students. This auction item is planned and designed to NOT interrupt instruction and learning time for students.

My child is in the ECE program, and I still need care for that day. Can I bring my child to school?

Yes! For our preschool, PreK, and kindergarten students, it is an optional snow day. If you need care on these days, you can bring your young students in for a great day of learning and fun. If you would like to have a snow day and stay home, have fun! We do ask that you let ECE staff know what your plans are so that they can staff the ECE accordingly.

Will FRCS offices also be closed?

Yes; it is, after all, a snow day!