I remember it was a snow day around here, so we were out of school. In fact, we'd gotten on the school bus as the snow had started that morning, and ended up halfway there (about 45 min. into an hour and a half bus ride on a good day), then was told by a parent at one of the stops that school was canceled for the day.
I was 11 years old, and was sledding with some friends when it happened. I didn't find out until later that afternoon.