The final bell rang and students were excited to finally begin their weekend. Two full days of not having to even step on CdM’s campus was in mind for most. However, the student body was in for a surprise later that afternoon.
The phone rang in every student’s household reminding them that they had received a Saturday School for the next day. Listening to the all-call message, chills went down kid’s and parent’s spines as they either grew angry or confused about the situation.
“I was kind of freaked out when my parents said that they got a call about me getting a Saturday School,” said junior Jessica Beyer.
Parents asked their kids whether or not they had cut class or gotten in trouble, and students wondered how they received a Saturday School, hoping it was a mistake. As the word spread that apparently everyone in the entire school had received a Saturday School, nerves were relieved.
“Everyone’s status on Facebook was about the Saturday School phone call. Also all of my friends said that they got the call too. That’s when I started to realize that it was a mistake,” said Beyer.
Middle school vice principal Tim Tolzda straightened out the uncertainty by emailing the student body via School Loop. The email stated that the phone call was due to an override in the all-call system and that everyone received a phone call rather than the ones who were intended to receive one.
Tolzda also clarified the protocol of receiving a Saturday School in the email sent out.
“Anytime that your child is assigned a Saturday School by an administrator, parent contact does occur via phone or in person as well as a notification sent home through the mail,” said Tolzda.
The students were grateful that the phone calls were due to a mechanical error and that they were not in trouble. Kids were happy that their punishment was false and those who were scolded by their parents or suddenly grounded were off the hook.
“Once my parents got the email they told me and we were all relieved,” said junior Peyton Wolonsky.
After some time of confusion and uncertainty, CdM students could finally enjoy their weekend and not have to worry about waking up the next day to attend Saturday School.