BELLE VERNON, Pa. — (WPXI)- The Superintendent of Belle Vernon Area School District said all instruction stopped at 11 a.m. Wednesday so students and families could “let go of the stress and worry of school and make some special memories.” In a letter sent to parents in the district, Dr. Michele Dowell encouraged people to “Go outside and make snow angels or go sledding.” Dowell said families could even make cookies or play cards indoors and suggested making a fort in the living room. The letter says, in part; Beginning at 11:00 am on Wednesday, we will stop all instruction. I know that it is an asynchronous day, but I am asking that all families stop doing any type of academic activity from 11 am through the rest of the day, regardless of whether you finished your assignments for the day or not. Teachers will be flexible in giving additional time for the assignments posted. Enjoy the wonders of this season and forget, even if for a very short period of time, about all the stress that we have been under for so long. We will return to our routine again on Thursday. Take care and stay safe.”