Comments on: Update: West Seattle school staffers’ views on superintendent’s ‘no parade day off’ decision https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/ West Seattle news, 24/7 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:41:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Adam Zaczek https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1226890 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:41:46 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1226890 If your support your child going to the parade you have missed to many classes yourself.

]]> By: Frustrated https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1226731 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:12:55 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1226731 It’s great that the Seahawks won. Go Hawks! I’d like to know who the brainiac was that scheduled the parade on a week day instead of the weekend. That way the kids could make it and the traffic would be less than it is today. Waited 2 hous for a bus, then I had to cancel my appointment since I won’t be getting out of here until later tonight. Who ever scheduled it for a weekday should have to spend 5 hours getting home.

]]> By: evergreen https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1226703 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:31:27 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1226703 I think the district should have cancelled school today, for this event is important to families. However, I also wanted to voice support for my son’s teacher, Mr.Gluck. He is a WONDERFUL teacher and really cares about his students and craft. Public education is widely underfunded, and our first year budget at STEM was particularly threadbare. Our community does need to engage in a serious conversation about school funding, and city leaders should have considered the impact of a Wed parade on school attendance — Sat would have made so much more sense. This should not have been an either-or decision for parents and teachers.

]]> By: lee https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1226606 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:13:24 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1226606 Mr. Gluck TOTALLY misses the point! Here is a priceless opportunity to take your kids, have them experience an event that they will remember the REST of their lives, and tell them,”this is what can happen if you work hard, believe in yourself & your dreams, and ignore the naysayers!”

Also,seriously,if one day off really makes such a difference in the kid’s education, then I would SERIOUSLY question just how good of a job you’re doing in the first place! ;)

GO WORLD CHAMPION HAWKS!!!!

]]> By: Seahawks Fan https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1226102 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:01:58 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1226102 Don’t you talk about Sherman! Don’t you ever talk about Sherman. Yes school should not be canceled for people who can’t go or don’t care about the parade. But as for me I will be taking my kid out of school and you better believe “Mr Gluck” who is supposedly talking for my student had better keep his mouth shut when I wear my Sherman Jersey down to school. Is this a joke?

]]> By: Student https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1226036 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 07:40:45 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1226036 I’m a student at WSHS and after gathering on my info, I still think that the school district is kind of dumb, but I’m glad that they have decided to allow schools to individually decide whether to excuse absences or not.
Any student or parent of a student at WSHS, I don’t know what the school has decided on absences, but the early release still stands.
GO HAWKS!

]]> By: Alkidoc https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1226031 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 07:34:18 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1226031 I cherish the memories from when my dad took me and my sister to the Calgary Flames victory parade in 1989. Best day of my kid life! And it’s why I’m closing my business tomorrow and have encouraged my employees to be there and celebrate with their kids! It will be something they will never forget. Go Hawks and yay for Seattle! Enjoy this!

]]> By: Case https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225992 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 06:42:00 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225992 Mr Gluck’s letter hit the issue right on the head. I won’t be able to attend the parade (because of school), but wish I could. It’s too bad the parade couldn’t have been on a weekend.

]]> By: Lil B is My Friend https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225845 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 02:29:52 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225845 Are the people complaining about people celebrating the first major sports championship for this city in thirty-five years for real? Are you seriously complaining about people being happy? Get off of your high horses. This is absolutely amazing and I really wish I was in Seattle to go to the parade. Lighten up.

]]> By: allison https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225841 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 01:57:07 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225841 I was fortunate to grow up in a college town where our teams won championships. I will always remember attending the welcome home rallies to celebrate their achievements and our hometown pride.

My kids are ready and raring to go tomorrow!

]]> By: Mom-neighbor https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225832 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 01:34:32 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225832 I have to agree with Betsy, kiznet and others. To each his own but for me the world does not revolve around a billionaire and his millionaires. I don’t agree with the mayor’s take on it and what is up with that Sealth coach? Seriously, patriotic?! A lot of professional sports is all about money and who has the most or doping or traumatic brain injuries. I have to say I feel patriotic for saying this.

]]> By: KoolMom https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225831 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 01:29:05 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225831 Seattle public schools should have an organized field trip for all kids attending school. My son is an honor student & I would let him miss school. Looks like is awesome school recognized history in the making! No school, they decided to close school. Told the kids to be safe & have fun! Go Hawks

]]> By: Bentley https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225806 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:48:32 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225806 So, if the Mayor truly feels that way, why hasn’t he given City employees the day off?

]]> By: cc: R Sherman https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225803 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:41:50 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225803 Lol! Aaaaaannnnd….Note to self: If my kids are ever assigned to Mr. Gluck’s class, I must remember to request reassignment immediately.

]]> By: Will B There! https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/no-day-off-for-seahawks-parade-seattle-public-schools-superintendent-says/#comment-1225800 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:35:25 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=263842#comment-1225800 Hey Carrie P, this matters to my kids and I for a whole host of reasons. Sorry, but you don’t hold the lease on what does or does not matter. Hopefully people with your similar attitude just stay home if they can’t find a change of heart.

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