First Day of Seminary is Postponed Due to School Closings

The rule for Seminary is that we meet when the County schools are open, we cancel when they cancel. My kids are dancing a jig 'cause they just heard the following announcement:

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BROWARD SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED TUESDAY

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

Broward County Public Schools will remain closed Tuesday, August 19, 2008 for the second consecutive day due to the continued impact of Tropical Storm Fay on the region. District administrative offices will also be closed Tuesday with only designated essential emergency personnel asked to report to work. Personnel designated to report to work will be notified. Additionally, all District activities, including the School Board Meeting and Executive Closed Door Session scheduled for Tuesday are canceled. District schools and offices were also closed Monday, August 18, 2008 because of the storm.

District administrators are continuously monitoring conditions in close coordination with county emergency services officials. It is anticipated that schools will reopen for the start of the 2008-2009 school year on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, depending on conditions. An announcement will be made Tuesday regarding the status of schools and administrative offices.

Students, parents and District employees are advised to call the District’s Rumor Control Hotline at 754-321-0321 or log-on to the District Web site (www.browardschools.com) for updated information on the status of the District during this period. Additionally, Parent Link automated telecommunications messages will be made to parents and employees, advising them of school and office operations prior to and after storm passage and recovery.

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BROWARD SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

Broward County Public Schools will be closed Monday, August 18, 2008 due to the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Fay that is predicted to bring potentially dangerous weather conditions to the region. District administrative offices will also be closed Monday with only designated essential emergency personnel asked to report to work. Personnel expected to report to work will be notified.

It is anticipated that schools and offices will reopen Tuesday, August 19, 2008, depending on conditions. An announcement will be made Monday regarding the reopening of schools and offices.

Students, parents and District employees are advised to use today and tomorrow to prepare their homes and property for storm impact and to call the District’s Rumor Control Hotline at 754-321-0321 or log-on to the District Web site (www.browardschools.com) for updated information on the status of the District during this period. Additionally, Parent Link automated telecommunications messages will be made to parents and employees, advising them of school and office operations prior to and after storm passage and recovery.