January 22, 2026
Dear MMBDA Families,
We are closely monitoring the weather forecast, which is predicting a major winter storm this
weekend with significant snow, possible ice, and extremely cold temperatures early next week.
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority.
As a reminder, Monday, January 26, is already scheduled as a Professional Development Day, and
there will be no school for students.
At this time, we anticipate that Tuesday—and possibly Wednesday—will be Virtual School Days if
weather conditions make in-person learning unsafe. During virtual learning, students will attend
school from home.
Here’s what families can expect:
● Teachers will provide synchronous (live) and asynchronous (independent) instruction
● Students will follow their regular daily schedule in 40-minute increments, including
Specials
● Whole-group class meetings and assignments will be posted in Google Classroom
● Parent Help Guides will be available in Google Classrooms and on our school website
● You will receive a letter from your child’s homeroom teacher that will include their
specific daily schedule
● Students are expected to attend all scheduled Google Classroom sessions and complete
all assignments
● Teachers will be available for office hours until 1:00 PM, especially to support families
with multiple children
We will continue to communicate updates as the forecast becomes clearer. Thank you for your
flexibility and partnership as we plan to keep learning, moving forward—safely and smoothly.
Stay warm and safe,
Linda S. Cole McKay
Linda Cole McKay, Ed.D.
Executive Director
(202) 459-4710