With a blizzard watch underway, and snow forecast in the double-digits, school administrators are on high alert, paying close attention to changing weather patterns and whether Monday’s accumulation will require an early dismissal.

Jack Perna, the Montauk superintendent, said that cancellations had yet to be determined, but that “everyone should be prepared and ready for the next three days."

Eleanor Tritt, the Amagansett superintendent, planned on keeping a close watch from Sunday night into Monday morning. “Unless something changes, we will probably wait until tomorrow morning to determine the schedule,” said Ms. Tritt. “It will depend on when the snow actually begins.”

Elizabeth Mendelman, president of the Springs School Board, said that while only a few inches are expected during the day on Monday, an early dismissal could very well result, particularly if the South Fork gets more accumulation than currently anticipated.

Meanwhile, Richard Burns, the East Hampton superintendent, remains hopeful that Monday will result in a full day of classes. Tuesday, however, is anyone’s guess.

Check back frequently as the snow arrives for updates.

Student Art at the Parrish

The Parrish Art Museum’s 2015 Student Exhibition in Water Mill will be celebrated during a reception on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. While visitors check out work by young artists from all over the East End, there will be roaming performances, refreshments, and a screening of a documentary about Steven and William Ladd’s Scrollathon project. An exhibition of the Ladd brothers’ work was at the Parrish from Oct. 26 through Jan. 19, and the Student Exhibition includes work created with them at the museum. Those planning to attend have been asked to reserve a space online or by calling the museum.

Families can create origami, handmade paper, and beads during a family night focusing on paper arts on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30. The fun is free with museum admission.

The Secrets of Flubber

What makes some things sink and other things float? Nicole Cummings will help answer this question for kids 3 to 5 years old on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton. Participants should wear clothing that can get wet.

On Sunday at 10 a.m., Melanie Meade will unveil the “secrets of polymer chemistry” while 6 to 12 year olds make flubber, a gooey concoction made from common household ingredients. There is a $3 materials fee for this program. Advance registration has been requested for all SoFo events.

Robot Wind Chimes

Children 7 to 10 will make robot wind chimes using everyday objects in a workshop on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton. The cost, which does not include museum admission, is $20, $15 for members.

Crafts for After the Snow

After being snowed in earlier this week, kids might need some time away from home even more than usual, and local libraries are offering a number of reasons to get out.

At the Amagansett Library, kids of all ages can work on disguises on Saturday afternoon at 3:30, and at the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton kids 4 and up will turn magazine silhouettes into modern art during a program tomorrow from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Red velvet cupcakes and decorations will be available at the East Hampton Library on Wednesday at a cupcake-decorating session for sixth through eighth graders from 4 to 5 p.m. On Friday, Feb. 6, the library will have a music-and-movement workshop for babies 1 to 3 years old.

February Break Theater Camp

Looking ahead to the February break, the Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will offer a school vacation theater camp for kids 8 to 12. The camp, led by Bethany Dellapolla, will include acting, singing, and dance instruction. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Feb. 16 through 20 and culminates in a performance for family and friends. The cost is $385 per child. Advance registration is a must, as camp size is limited.

Following three consecutive snow days, most schools in East Hampton plan to reopen tomorrow morning, albeit with a two-hour delay.

However, students at East Hampton High School who are taking Regents exams are expected to report promptly at 8 a.m. High school students not taking exams have been asked to stay home.

Exams will be offered in 10 subject areas: integrated algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trigonometry, bilingual integrated algebra, earth science, chemistry, global history, bilingual global history, U.S. history, and bilingual U.S. history.

As of Thursday afternoon, John M. Marshall Elementary School, East Hampton Middle School, Springs School, Amagansett School, and Wainscott School will all operate on a two-hour delayed opening.

“It gives everyone a little extra time to get out the door and get the kids to school,” said Elizabeth Mendelman, president of the Springs School Board. “It’s still hard for kids to be standing out at bus stops.” More than usual traffic is predicted, not to mention a weather forecast of rain and more snow.

The Southampton Public Schools will operate on a regular schedule. Bus transportation has been encouraged. Due to a lack of available parking Southampton High School students will not be allowed to drive to school.

Sag Harbor Schools will have a one-hour delayed opening. The Ross School in East Hampton and Bridgehampton will have a two-hour delay.

Just a week after a blizzard hit the South Fork, more snow fell on Monday, creating a dangerous morning commute, and causing East Hampton school officials to delay opening to students Monday morning.

The East Hampton, Springs, Amagansett, Wainscott, Sag Harbor, Montauk, Bridgehampton, and Southampton school districts announced two-hour delays early Monday morning. The Ross School, with campuses in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, and the Child Development Center of the Hamptons will also have a two-hour delay. Last week, schools on the South Fork closed for three days after the blizzard dropped at least two feet of snow here.

Thought initially on a two-hour delay, the Green School in Sagaponack canceled classes for the day.

Snow accumulations of up to 2 to 4 inches were turning to freezing rain, and coupled with high wind gusts and low visibility were causing hazardous road conditions, according to the East Hampton Town Police Department, which posted a warning to residents on its Facebook page at about 5:30 a.m.

Forecasts show the freezing rain may turn back into snow later on Monday. "It will be tough weather all day today, please be careful out there," the town police said.

With snow, ice, and freezing temperatures in the forecast, school officials are already predicting a hazardous morning commute and will again institute two-hour delays.

On Monday evening, the Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Springs, Amagansett, Wainscott, Montauk, Bridgehampton, Southampton, and Sagaponack school districts all announced two-hour delays. The Ross School and the Hayground School are also on a two-hour delay.

Conceding defeat after nonstop weather delays, Montauk Public School’s website simply states “Uncle!”

Meanwhile, the Green School in Sagaponack decided to close Tuesday.

Tuesday marks a solid week of weather-imposed school delays and cancellations. During last week’s blizzard, most South Fork schools were closed for three consecutive days. Many also saw delayed openings on Friday and Monday as well.

Keep checking our website for updated information.

Instructors interested in leading continuing education classes for the East Hampton School District starting in early March have been asked to contact Debbie Mansir with descriptions and details this week. Past offerings have ranged from classes in cooking or bridge to Pilates, yoga, singing, and website design. They are primarily offered in the evening hours at East Hampton High School or Middle School. The next session is set to begin the week of March 10.

Schedules and details will be posted on the school district’s website, easthamptonschools. org, starting next week. Instructors can reach Ms. Mansir at 329-6462 or [email protected].

Happy Hearts

There will be live music by Jim Turner, Valentine’s Day arts and crafts projects, cookie decorating, games, and more at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center’s Happy Hearts Party on Saturday. The event, geared to ages 2 to 6, is free and open to the community, but reservations have been requested by today if possible at 324-5560 or [email protected]. It will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Susan Verde Reads Her Latest

Susan Verde, a local children’s book author and yoga instructor, will read from her new book, “You and Me,” and lead craft activities on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Amagansett Library. Ms. Verde is also the author of “The Museum.” Both books are illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Advance registration has been requested.

Scent of Scones

The smell of homemade scones will be wafting through the Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton on Saturday as families with children 3 to 6 get a lesson in how to knead, roll, and prepare these delectable baked treats from scratch. The ovens will be ready at 10 a.m. The cost is $22 including museum admission, $10 for members.

The Science of Color

Ever wonder how some of those supermarket flowers get so surprisingly blue? Kids 5 and older will find the answer at the East Hampton Library next Thursday as they experiment with plants and colored water to learn the science behind colors. Advance sign-up has been requested for the workshop, which will start at 4 p.m. Participants will leave with a colorful carnation bouquet.

Art Classes for the Break

Parents who won’t be leaving town for the February break may want to make note now of Guild Hall’s winter break workshops from Feb. 16 to 20. Art classes for 6 to 9-year-olds will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each day of the break. The cost is $10 a day or $50 for all five, $8 and $40 for members. Registration in advance can be done by phone or online at guildhall.org or theatermania.com.

The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill is also running February vacation art workshops covering landscape painting, collage, printmaking, seascapes, and more. Classes for kids 4 to 6 will run from 10 a.m. to noon; classes for ages 7 and up will be from 1 to 3 p.m. each day. The cost is $40 per day, $30 for members, and advance registration is a must.

Special Players’ “Fish Juggler”

The East End Special Players, a theater troupe of learning-disabled adults, will perform “The Fish Juggler” at the Parrish Art Museum on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The original production was inspired by the artwork of the group’s producer, Gabrielle Raacke. Admission is free.

Also on Saturday, from 3 to 5 p.m., the museum will host a reception for high school artists whose work is included in the Student Exhibition, which is on view through March 1.

Tomorrow at the Parrish, families can enjoy an evening of paper art — doing origami and making handmade paper and paper beads — from 5:30 to 7:30. The event is free with museum admission.

Crafts for Valentine’s Day

At the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton, kids 5 and older will make rubber band bracelets tomorrow from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. On Friday, Feb. 13, children of all ages can make valentines, also from 4:30 to 5:30.

Over at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, a Lego League will get creative on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, children 4 to 10 can make heart-shaped pockets for their valentines from 2 to 3 p.m.

Animal Camouflage

Trees and animal camouflage will be explored this weekend at the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton. On Saturday at 10 a.m., children 3 to 5 will make tree crafts and learn about the four seasons. A materials fee of $4 will be charged to participants.

On Sunday at 10 a.m., a SoFo educator will use some of the museum’s own critters to show how animals hide themselves in the wild. Kids 6 to 9 will learn why some animals blend in and others stand out. Advance registration has been requested for both programs.

Busy During the Break

The East Hampton Town Recreation Department will offer free morning programs in East Hampton and Montauk for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade during next week’s school break. Mornings will include arts and crafts, games, and a chance to run and play with other kids. At the Montauk School, the program runs from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 20. A program at the John M. Marshall Elementary School will be offered during the same hours, but not next Thursday. Sign-up is at the schools on a day-by-day basis.

Much to Do at CMEE Too

So you’re not in sunny Florida or frolicking on the beach in Jamaica, but there’s a lot going on this week at the Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton, so don’t feel too bad for yourself.

On Saturday at 10, kids 3 to 6 can make papier-maché vases, which they can take home with flowers. The program costs $22 including museum admission; $10 for members. Also that day, 7 to 10-year-olds will learn the science behind bread-making as they make their own dough that they can bake at home. The class starts at 10 a.m. and costs $15, not including admission, or $12 for members. Sima Freierman will lead a story time for kids of all ages on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. It’s free with the $10 museum admission.

A winter kids club runs Monday through Friday, Feb. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with daily drop-off activities for ages 4 to 6 focusing on art, science, cooking, and more. The cost is $55 per day, $45 for members.

SoFo All Week Long

This week will also be a busy one at the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton.

Teens can get their hands on bendable molecular models in a class with Melanie Meade on proteins and protein folding on Saturday at 2 p.m.

All through the week, the museum will offer programs for kids of all ages. Monday it’s Are You a Reptile? Tuesday brings birding in the field behind the museum. An amphibian program is scheduled for Wednesday. Next Thursday kids can play the Great Migration Challenge, and on Friday, Feb. 20, they’ll take a walk in the field. Those interested in attending have been asked to reserve a space in advance.

Valentines for the Ages

Emily Raabe, a local author who wrote “Lost Children of the Far Islands,” will share Selkie myths next Thursday at the Amagansett Library and help kids in third through sixth grades write their own myths. The workshop begins at 3:30 p.m.

Also on the schedule at the library this week is a Valentines Day story and craft time on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for all ages and an origami workshop for kids in kindergarten and up on Sunday and Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. All week starting Sunday, families can enjoy a life-size version of Candyland. On Friday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m., the library will show “The Boxtrolls,” an animated adventure about a boy adopted by trolls. Snacks will be provided. Looking ahead to Saturday, Feb. 21, Selina Pasca of Theatre and More will lead an improv theater workshop for kindergarten through sixth grade, starting at 3:30 p.m. Advance sign-up is requested for all programs. The library will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. 

Puppets and the Three Bears

A Couple of Puppets will present “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre in Sag Harbor. Tickets cost $12, $10 for members and grandparents, and $8 for additional children and those under 3.

Playdough, Lego, Barbie

Starting Saturday at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, there’s something on the schedule for kids nearly every morning of the week at 10:30. Saturday and Wednesday, there are Playdough Pals get-togethers for ages 3 to 9. The Lego League, for 5 to 12-year-olds, gathers on Tuesday, and on Friday, Feb. 20, it’s a Barbie Brunch for boys and girls 3 to 9.

The Montauk Library has science projects, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and games lined up next week during library hours, and looking ahead to Saturday, Feb. 21, it will offer theater and improv acting games from 2 to 2:45 p.m. for grades 3 to 5 and from 2:45 to 3:30 for grades 6 through 12.

Parrish Offers Family Dancing

Dancers mark your calendars! The Parrish Art Museum will hold a family dance party on Friday, Feb. 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The A&G Dance Company will teach hip-hop moves and perform to original music by Adam Baranello, and families can contribute to a collaborative graffiti-style mural and tour the 2015 Student Exhibition while they’re there. The party is free with museum admission. The Parrish is also offering Monday through Friday vacation workshops. Sessions for ages 4 to 6 will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Workshops for ages 7 and older run from 1 to 3 p.m.

Campers Alert: Ross Holding Tours

The Ross School is expanding its Bridgehampton camp this summer and is offering tours to prospective camp families on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. The camp will be held on the Lower School campus on Butter Lane. Tours can be arranged with Chelsea Audibert at [email protected].

On Tuesday night, the East Hampton School Board convened the first line-by-line budget workshop for the 2015-16 school year, tackling items related to English as a second language and athletics.

Though the district has yet to release final budget figures, possible cuts were again debated — with administrators and board members attuned, wherever possible, to cost-saving measures.

“It’s time to make your wishes for next year,” said Richard Burns, the superintendent.

Elizabeth Reveiz, who directs the district’s E.S.L. program, led the sparsely attended two-and-a-half-hour meeting. Ms. Reveiz proposed a $39,187 budget for the coming school year, which is a $4.58 decrease from this year’s budget.

Among East Hampton’s 1,800 students, 140 E.S.L. students attend John M. Marshall Elementary School, 24 attend East Hampton Middle School, and 87 attend East Hampton High School — for a total of 251 students district-wide.

Ms. Reveiz explained that the high school has seen a 40-student increase, including a handful of unaccompanied minors who have arrived in recent months.

“We looked at materials, supplies, our needs for next year, our growing population, levels of students, and how we can best accommodate their needs,” said Ms. Reveiz, noting that major changes involved reallocating nearly $5,000 previously earmarked for John Marshall and putting that into the high school’s $15,000 budget. “Resources are limited. It allows for creativity, too.”

Robert Tymann, the assistant superintendent, applauded her presentation. “I hope everyone is as successful.”

Joe Vasile-Cozzo, the district’s athletic director, next led a presentation related to athletics. His proposed budget of $898,620 for the coming school year is up $56,424 from this year.

In football news, Mr. Vasile-Cozzo seemed hopeful that a varsity team might return come September. All told, he said it would cost $38,500 to put football back into the budget — factoring in cheerleading, three coaches’ salaries, and supplies.

“I’m hopeful. There’s been a groundswell of enthusiasm over the last few weeks. I’m taking a leap of faith,” he said, adding that he was going forward with the hiring of new coaches and purchasing necessary helmets and equipment. “If we find that we don’t have the numbers, the money will go to the fund balance. But if I don’t do it now, I can’t do it later.”

As of now, he envisions a football team consisting of 20 junior varsity and 20 varsity players. He also said that the district had recently been placed in conference four, which will combine players from East Hampton and Bridgehampton, though Pierson students can still play on the junior varsity team for the coming year. “I was not this optimistic a month ago,” he said, adding that while 30 players on a varsity team would be ideal, East Hampton has historically gotten by with 20 to 25.

Among other highlights, board members balked at an $850 annual sports recognition dinner at Suffolk Zone for elementary, middle, and high school students — ultimately flagging $400 for elementary and middle school students as a possible consideration for cuts down the line. Several members expressed a preference instead for Common Core-aligned Chromebooks. Currently, the physical education department has budgeted for four devices, each at a cost of $323.

The Mad Heart Ball, a dance competition at the middle school held each February, and its $1,500 for dance instructors, $270 for medals, and $120 for water, also drew scrutiny.

Launching a dance competition team was briefly discussed. Between two coaches’ salaries, uniforms, and entry fees, the total cost would be around $15,000. “It would be a great thing if we can figure out a way to do it,” said Liz Pucci, a board member. All agreed that it merited further discussion.

Before adjourning the meeting, Jackie Lowey, a board member, questioned the $28,207 budgeted for chaperones. She routinely witnesses chaperones providing security for four parents, at $60 an hour, during middle school games. “It’s a big, colossal waste of money for the middle school,” she said, suggesting that additional chaperones might instead be deployed at larger, well-attended playoff games.

The board will convene its next budget workshop on Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Springs School Board convened a special session Thursday morning to unanimously appoint Christopher Sarlo as interim principal.

Eric Casale, the current principal, will undergo spinal surgery on Jan. 6. He is expected to return to his post in February.

Mr. Sarlo was a principal of East Hampton High School and in 2005 served as the interim principal of the Springs School. As interim principal this time around, he will serve from Jan. 5 until Jan. 31.

 “I would like to assure you that we fully anticipate a smooth transition, with absolutely no disruption in the students’ educational experience during this time,” Elizabeth Mendelman, the board president, wrote in an email to parents. “Given his track record and history in not only our district but the surrounding area as well, the board of education has the utmost confidence in Mr. Sarlo and his ability to serve the Springs community.”

The Springs School begins its two-week winter recess on Monday. Classes will resume on Jan. 5.