Morrisville students enjoy school on Saturday after storm

Saturday, January 14, 2017
MORRISVILLE, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Morrisville Elementary students sacrificed part of their play time on Saturday to make up for school days missed because of the winter weather.

Parents who dropped them off around 8:40 a.m. were happy to see school leaders busy outside the building.
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"Getting staff out here to help, assist," said principal Mike Matthews. "Usually our car pool line's a little longer on a Saturday than a normal day. Other than that, everything's the same!"

Kristin Garner is one of the mothers who applauds the Saturday school opportunity.

"This weekend's a unique weekend 'cause we have Monday off, because of Martin Luther King Day," Garner said. "So they didn't think...again, that added to the fact that today wasn't that big a deal for them."

While that may be true for most, some students still noticed the difference.



"I'd rather be in bed," said Sydney Nance. "But I do enjoy it a lot!"

A visitor would notice a bit of a breeze and brisk temperatures on campus, but no obvious reminders of the snow and ice that gave families cabin fever for several days.
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"We were good to go! And as parents, we get to do a few things without kids for a few hours," said Garner.

No breakfasts or lunch was served, but classes were dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

"I mean, it could be worse," said Sydney Nance. "So I don't really mind!"

The principal appreciates the positive attitudes of parents and students on their make-up day.



"From the past experiences we've had, they've truly enjoyed Saturday school and events we have planned for them," Matthews said.

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