Coronavirus in NJ: Jersey Shore's Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi ready to homeschool her kids

Kids, class is in session — at home.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi will be homeschooling her kids now that the Florham Park school system has closed schools due to the coronavirus outbreak, the “Jersey Shore” star announced on Instagram on Sunday, March 15.

“Told my kids to call me Mrs. LaValle, since I’ll be their teacher for the next few weeks. They have to raise their hands & ask for bathroom passes,” said Polizzi, referring to her husband's surname while sitting with seven-year old son Lorenzo. “We’ll have lunch & recess and if anyone acts up, I’m sending them to the principle (dad with a first emoji). Stay safe everyone (prayer and heart emojis).”

A commentator noted that Nicole spelled “principal” wrong.

“I quit,” Nicole quipped.

The Florham Park school system has announced that “distance learning” will begin Monday, March 16 and continue through Friday, March 27. The LaValles live in Florham Park.

“The district will reassess distance learning the week of March 23 to determine if distance learning needs to be extended,” said a message from the school district.

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There are plans to close all schools in the state, Gov. Phil Murphy has said.

"Districts and parents should continue making all necessary preparations. I can say with definitiveness that we will be prepared to lay out the statewide shutdown of schools at our press briefing" on Monday, Murphy said.

The LaValles also have 5-year old Giovanna and 9-month old Angelo. Polizzi gave a tour of the kids' work desks at the home during an Instagram story. 

“I'm definitely taking this seriously because I don't want my kids to fall behind,” Polizzi said.

“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” airs 8 p.m. Thursday on MTV. Polizzi has announced that she's leaving the show but she still appears on the previously filmed episodes.

Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. His multiple awards include recognition for stories on both Bruce Springsteen and “Jersey Shore.” Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.