December 1, 2011
Dear Silex R-I Parents,
Winter is just around the corner, and inclement weather is always a possibility. I would like to address the factors regarding weather-related school closings. Every effort will be made to provide cancellation notices as early as possible. Local radio and television stations are notified when a decision is made. School closings will also be sent via School Reach.
Please tune in to these local media outlets for information on questionable weather days:KWWR 95.7 FM; KFAV 99, FM, 730 AM, and Channels 2, 4 and 5. Here are a few reminders about inclement weather days.
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First and Foremost: You Make the Call
You are always the best judge of your own situation and what is best for your child. The District makes our decision on what is best for all students and staff, and that decision may not fit your individual situation.
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Closing Due to Inclement Weather
School District personnel drive bus routes to check firsthand on local conditions and consult officials in neighboring school districts. Whether or not the conditions will be improving throughout the day is also considered. Safety is always our top priority.
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Early Dismissal/Late Start/Snow Routes
Early dismissal is not an option we like to use unless conditions are expected to get worse throughout the day. This is primarily due to the fact that many parents work, and the children are safer at school. Please try to have a plan in place to handle early dismissals. Please make sure we have your most up to date phone numbers and contact information.
Late Start
- If necessary and weather permits, the school district may use a Late Start. Buses will run their route two hours later than the normal times. School will not officially start until 10:00 a.m. on that day, but students may be dropped off at school starting at 7:40 a.m. School day will end at the regular time of 2:53.
Snow Route
- If necessary and weather permits, the school district may use a Snow Route. We will run buses on black top roads only.
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Your Understanding and Cooperation is Appreciated
For every person who is happy with a weather-related decision, there is someone who is unhappy. We appreciate your understanding of the difficulties and the timing of our decisions. Your support in helping your child get to and from school safely on inclement weather days is sincerely appreciated.
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Important
If schools are closed, please refer to the Silex R-I School District 2011-12 calendar for make-up days. Make-up days are used in the order they appear on the calendar.
I am honored and privileged to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. Our focus and attention will always be to ensure the success and safety of the children of the Silex R-I School District.
Sincerely,
Elaine E. Henderson
Superintendent of Schools
2011-2012 Snow Routes
Students whose address is located on a state highway will be picked up where their driveway intersects the state highway. If the student does not have a state highway address, he/she can be picked up at the snow route bus stops listed for the student's bus route.
Bus#7 Mrs. Susan Day's route
The first pick up point will be where Hwy.D and Hwy.TT intersect at 6:35 am. Second stopping point will be where Hwy.D and Norton Rd. intersect at 6:40 am. Third stopping point will be where Hwy.O and Fairview Church Rd. intersect at 6:43 am. Fourth stopping point will be where Hwy.O and Beck Rd. intersect at 6:48 am. Fifth stopping point will be where Hwy.O and Flamm Rd. intersect at 6:53 am. Sixth stopping point will be where Hwy.D and Mudd Rd. intersect at 7:00 am. Seventh stopping point will be where Hwy.E and Norton Rd. intersect at 7:10 am. Eighth stopping point will be where St.Alphonosus School/Pre-school is located at 7:15 am. Back to Silex School.
Bus #8 Mr. Counterman's route
The first pick up point will be where Cuivre Ford Rd. intersects Hwy.61 at 7:05 am. Second stopping point will be where Old Auburn Rd. intersect Hwy. E at 7:10 am. Third stopping point will be where Silex Rd. intersects Hwy.E at 7:20 am.
Bus#12 Mrs. Tina Day's route
The first pick up point will be where Hwy.Z and Perks Rd. intersect at 6:35 am. Second stopping point will be where Hwy.Z and John I. Wilson Rd. intersect at 6:50 am. Turn around third stopping point will be where Hwy.Z and Kelch Rd. intersect at 6:55 am. Fourth stopping point will be where Hwy.BB and Ridgemount Drive intersect at 7:35 am.
Bus #11 Mrs. Linda Locklin's route
The first pick up point will be at the Olney Baptist Church at 6:30am. Second stopping point will be where Hwy.O and Hwy.E intersect at 6:35 am. Third stopping point will be where Hwy.O and Frog Branch Rd. intersect at 6:37am. Fourth stopping point will be where Hwy.O and Corso Rd. intersect at 6:38 am. Fifth stopping point will be where Hwy.O and Liberty Church Rd. intersect at 6:40 am. Sixth stopping point will be where Hwy.PP and Kelch Rd. intersect at 7:05 am. Seventh stopping point will be where Hwy.PP and Ratermann Rd. at 7:08 am. Eighth stopping point will be where Hwy.PP and 340 Pike County Rd. intersect at 7:15am. Back to school on Hwy.PP/Hwy. "Little"H.
Bus#10 Mrs. Denise Groshong's route
The first pick up point will be at Munchkin Junction/JR Diamonds at 6:50 am. Second stopping point will be where Hwy.E intersects with Mill Creek Church Rd. at 7:00 am. Third stopping point will be where Hwy.E intersects Hwy. RA at 7:05am. Fourth stopping point will be where Woods Rd. intersects with Hwy.E at 7:03am. Fifth stopping point will be where Elevator Rd. intersects Hwy.E at Silex Elevator at 7:10am.
