STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Children who attend schools within the Archdiocese of New York will not be going to school tomorrow; remote or otherwise.
In an announcement from the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, the fate of Monday’s school day for Catholic parish and regional elementary schools was revealed — a traditional snow day for all come Monday.
Snow and sleet are battering into the five boroughs Sunday as the season’s largest winter storm moves through New York.
For those who don’t know, the Archdiocese of New York controls the closures of “Catholic elementary schools in Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and the archdiocese’s upper suburban counties,” according to a written statement.
For schools in boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens, the Diocese of Brooklyn makes the official call.
Catholic high schools, however, “operate independently” from the Archdiocese of New York.
Unlike their public school counterparts, children enrolled in Catholic schools will not need to log in for remote learning Monday and will instead enjoy a snow day of yore.
“Families are encouraged to enjoy this day together while remaining attentive to safety and local weather advisories,” the written statement added.
Public schools will continue on its mission to meet New York State’s 180-day instructional requirement.
“Due to inclement weather, NYC Public Schools buildings are CLOSED on 1/26. School will be in session remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on this day,” said an email from Notify NYC just before 9 a.m.