Students gripe about no snow day, school boards snap back

Students who griped on Twitter about this morning's non-snow day got a lesson in social media from school boards who tweeted back at them.

Snarky responses from school boards earn praise on Twitter

CBC News Posted: Jan 12, 2016 2:47 PM EST | Last Updated: January 12, 2016

This morning's 10-centimetre snowfall wasn't enough for local school boards to declare a snow day. When students complained on Twitter, the school boards snapped back. (Linda Ward/CBC)

It seems some GTA students were disappointed this morning's 10 centimetres of snow wasn't enough to trigger a snow day. A few grumbled about it on Twitter, only to get a snap back from the school board.

In this example, a tweeter who appears to be astudent sent a somewhatsnarky message pointing out the weather to the Peel District School Board.

@PeelSchools just in case you had absolutely no idea what the weather is like today,I thought I'd give you an update pic.twitter.com/g8DwFFLItG
—@GriffinTodd2

Theschool board was quick torespond.

Don't worry about me. I have a perfect view. Got one on my drive to work and my window blinds are up. Thanks though. https://t.co/9mmFsgOtTK
—@PeelSchools

The school board also reminded students that unless they hear otherwise, school is on.

REMINDER: we will only tweet an update if buses/schools are cancelled. Usually by 6:15 a.m. So, I'd start pouring the cereal. #timeforschool
—@PeelSchools

The Toronto District School Board also had to remind students that a) this is Canada and b)10 centimetresis not enough to stay home from school.

@melodyxos What? It's -4 in January and in Canada. This is great! Two words from years past - Polar Vortex.
—@tdsb

The student responded, and the TDSB snapped back:

@melodyxos Buried in snow up to their ankles, maybe.
—@tdsb

The student, perhaps sensing she wasnot going to win this one, answeredwithpraise.

@tdsb whoever runs this account, u are savage so good job
—@melodyxos

@melodyxos Thanks fam.
—@tdsb

Another student decidedto try...

@tdsb @melodyxos I ain't about to get my sneakers buried in snow for no quadratic equation
—@A_Khenjari

And also gotrebuked.

@A_Khenjari Try wearing snow boots. Quadratic equations are worth it.
—@tdsb

There were other Twitter exchanges between accountsthat appearto be those of students and the school board.

Some had praise forhow the TDSB handled things.

@tdsb @melodyxos To whoever's behind this account, you're the MVP. Respect.
—@Torontonian5835

And with that the social media lesson was complete.

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Students gripe about no snow day, school boards snap back

Snarky responses from school boards earn praise on Twitter

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