{"id":4197,"date":"2024-02-13T06:47:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T11:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/?p=4197"},"modified":"2024-02-13T06:47:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T11:47:58","slug":"north-jersey-schools-prepare-for-winter-blast-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/north-jersey-schools-prepare-for-winter-blast-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"North Jersey Schools Prepare for Winter Blast: Snow Days, Delays, and Remote Learning Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:131\">After a brief taste of spring-like weather, Mother Nature is throwing North Jersey a curveball in the form of a major winter storm. With snowfall predictions ranging from 6 to 18 inches, many schools have already announced closures, delays, or a switch to remote learning for Tuesday, February 13th. This post will be your one-stop shop for all the latest information on school closures and adjustments across the region.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:18\"><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:16\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:16\">Winter storm expected Monday night into Tuesday, with heavy snowfall predicted during morning commute.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:112\">Numerous school districts in North Jersey have announced closures, delays, or remote learning for Tuesday.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:112\">Stay updated by checking your school district&#8217;s website and social media pages for the latest information.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-11:0\">Prepare for potential power outages and travel disruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:8\"><strong>School Closures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:137\">As of Tuesday afternoon, February 13th, several school districts in North Jersey have announced full closures for Tuesday. These include:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"16:1-20:39\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:313\"><strong>Bergen County:<\/strong>\u00a0Bergenfield,\u00a0Bloomfield,\u00a0Butler,\u00a0Closter,\u00a0Cresskill,\u00a0Demarest,\u00a0Denville,\u00a0Dover,\u00a0Dumont,\u00a0Englewood,\u00a0Englewood Cliffs,\u00a0Fair Lawn,\u00a0Fort Lee,\u00a0Franklin Lakes,\u00a0Glen Rock,\u00a0Hackensack,\u00a0Hasbrouck Heights,\u00a0Haworth,\u00a0Midland Park,\u00a0Paramus,\u00a0Ridgefield,\u00a0Ridgewood,\u00a0Saddle Brook,\u00a0Teaneck,\u00a0Westwood,\u00a0Wyckoff.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:80\"><strong>Essex County:<\/strong>\u00a0East Orange,\u00a0Irvington,\u00a0Newark,\u00a0Nutley,\u00a0Orange,\u00a0West Orange.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:243\"><strong>Morris County:<\/strong>\u00a0Chester,\u00a0Chatham,\u00a0Denville,\u00a0Dover,\u00a0Hanover Park,\u00a0Harding,\u00a0Mendham Township,\u00a0Mendham Borough,\u00a0Morris Hills,\u00a0Morris School District,\u00a0Mountain Lakes,\u00a0Parsippany-Troy Hills,\u00a0Randolph,\u00a0West Morris Regional High School District.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:68\"><strong>Passaic County:<\/strong>\u00a0Clifton,\u00a0Garfield,\u00a0Haledon,\u00a0Passaic,\u00a0Paterson.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:39\"><strong>Union County:<\/strong>\u00a0Elizabeth,\u00a0Hillside,\u00a0Linden,\u00a0Rahway,\u00a0Roselle,\u00a0Union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:41\"><strong>Delayed Openings and Remote Learning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:122\">While some schools are opting for a full closure, others are implementing delayed openings or a shift to remote learning.<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"26:1-28:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:213\"><strong>Delayed Openings:<\/strong>\u00a0Some districts,\u00a0like Clinton,\u00a0East Orange,\u00a0Franklin Township,\u00a0and Hillsborough,\u00a0have announced a delayed opening,\u00a0allowing for additional time for road clearing and safer travel conditions.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-28:0\"><strong>Remote Learning:<\/strong>\u00a0A few districts,\u00a0such as West Essex Regional School District,\u00a0will switch to remote learning for the day,\u00a0minimizing disruptions to schedules while prioritizing student safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:21\"><strong>Staying Informed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:189\">The situation is fluid, and updates are arriving frequently. To ensure you have the most current information, it&#8217;s crucial to monitor your school district&#8217;s official communication channels:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"33:1-34:65\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:169\"><strong>School website:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the primary source of updates for most districts.\u00a0Look for a dedicated section for weather-related announcements or a general alert system.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:65\"><strong>Social media:<\/strong>\u00a0Many districts utilize Facebook,\u00a0Twitter,\u00a0and other platforms to share immediate updates.\u00a0Follow your district&#8217;s official accounts for real-time information.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"35:1-36:0\"><strong>Local news:<\/strong>\u00a0Local news outlets will often provide updates on school closures and delays.\u00a0Tune in to your local radio or television station,\u00a0or check reputable online news sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:28\"><strong>Preparing for the Storm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:128\">Even if your child&#8217;s school has not announced a closure, it&#8217;s wise to be prepared for potential disruptions. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"41:1-46:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:144\"><strong>Stock up on essential supplies:<\/strong>\u00a0Have enough non-perishable food,\u00a0water,\u00a0and medications on hand in case of power outages or travel delays.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:125\"><strong>Charge your devices:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure your phones,\u00a0laptops,\u00a0and other electronic devices are fully charged in case of power loss.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:119\"><strong>Clear walkways and driveways:<\/strong>\u00a0If possible,\u00a0clear snow and ice from walkways and driveways to ensure safe passage.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:128\"><strong>Plan for alternative childcare:<\/strong>\u00a0If your child&#8217;s school closes unexpectedly,\u00a0have a backup plan for childcare arrangements.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"45:1-46:0\"><strong>Stay informed about road conditions:<\/strong>\u00a0Monitor weather reports and traffic updates before venturing out,\u00a0especially if you expect delays or closures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:254\">By staying informed and prepared, you can help ensure your child&#8217;s safety and wellbeing during this winter storm. Remember, the priority is always student safety, and schools will make decisions based on the latest weather forecasts and road conditions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a brief taste of spring-like weather, Mother Nature is throwing North Jersey a curveball in the form of a [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4198,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[182],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headline"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4197","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4197"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4197\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmtaiwan.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}