As winter sets in, snow days are likely to pop up in many northern areas. Schools are getting creative by making fun videos or songs to let their students know when these days happen.
Swartz Creek Community Schools, located in Michigan, decided to add their own twist to this trend. Their video has already racked up over a million views on YouTube.
Dressed in their school spirit wear, Superintendent Ben Mainka and Principal Jim Kitchen stand in front of a camera to deliver an important message to their students and families. Superintendent Mainka starts off seriously:
“I want to take a moment to share a quick video announcement.” I’ve noticed a trend that’s taking over the country – superintendents and other school leaders are making silly songs, playing music, wearing sunglasses, and really going all out to announce school closures for snow days. It seems like we have…
Suddenly, piano music starts playing in the background – it’s the well-known intro to the song “Hallelujah.” Both men look a bit confused. Mainka continues with his announcement but can’t resist joining in with the tune … “I found out about a winter storm…”
Principal Kitchen cuts in, “Wait! Hold on! Let me say this again. We are not going to embarrass ourselves by singing a snow day song!”
Mainka, looking confused, says, “I really don’t know what just happened.” He adds, “I just can’t stand it when people sing about snow days.” The piano music continues, and he puts on some sunglasses. He keeps reminding everyone about the storm coming, telling them to stay inside and stay warm, all while singing “Hallelujah.” His singing is really good!
Principal Kitchen joins Mainka, also wearing sunglasses. Together, they keep giving updates about the snow day. “It’s a snowy day, a cold winter day.” They encourage everyone to relax at home and play some video games. It’s a perfect day for family time.
Superintendent Mainka wants everyone to stay warm and enjoy the day, but he also reminds them to be responsible: “This winter storm will be over soon; please don’t sleep in too late.” You should help out your parents. I’m sure they will appreciate that!
After finishing their song, they reminded everyone to stay safe and cozy. Their announcement about the snow day was really well done, and their singing was amazing. This school seems like such a fun place!
Summarized:
In the northern parts of the country, snow days during winter are pretty common, and many schools are now using funny videos or songs to let students know about them. Swartz Creek Community Schools in Michigan made a video that has over a million views on YouTube! In the video, Superintendent Ben Mainka and Principal Jim Kitchen, both wearing their school team outfits, excitedly announce the snow day to students and their families. Mainka starts off serious, mentioning how superintendents and school leaders are making silly songs and embarrassing themselves just to call off school for a snow day.
As the song “Hallelujah” plays softly in the background, Mainka joins in, which adds to the confusion. Principal Kitchen tries to stop Mainka from singing, but he keeps warning everyone about the big storm coming, telling them to stay inside and stay warm. Together, they keep updating everyone about the snow day, encouraging everyone to stay home and enjoy the day.
Mainka also encourages students to help their parents out since the winter storm should pass soon. They finish their song by reminding everyone to stay safe and cozy. This creative way of announcing a snow day is really well done, with great singing that makes the school experience even more fun.