The kids are happy because we just heard we have an "early vacation" due to "low student attendance."
It is true, classes have been scant, with about 45% attendance. Today some students were singing chants and posturing a bit. When this region started heating up a few weeks ago students were instructed that they are not allowed to have political discussions at all. It has been hard to do any real work in lessons because everyone is focused on other events. I realized that I was burning a hole in the carpet from pacing, so I sat down!
We're getting some memos from the embassies and the companies. There should be further information this afternoon.