FCPS new info on masks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

[Anonymous]

FCPS's whole legal argument is that they are following CDC guidelines.

So, if they want to be consistent, they need to send out a notice saying no masks are needed inside by anyone starting today (not Tues), per CDC guidelines.

But, I don't know what they are saying in the ACLU lawsuit. That would be the only reason they stick to March 1st.

They always told us parents that they had to follow CDC guidelines...so let's see them do that. Or was that just cover for some other agenda?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FCPS's whole legal argument is that they are following CDC guidelines.

So, if they want to be consistent, they need to send out a notice saying no masks are needed inside by anyone starting today (not Tues), per CDC guidelines.

But, I don't know what they are saying in the ACLU lawsuit. That would be the only reason they stick to March 1st.

They always told us parents that they had to follow CDC guidelines...so let's see them do that. Or was that just cover for some other agenda?

Yes, they’d better get on that notice right now because kids will be back in school tomor…oh wait. They have a minute to update the policy.

PP—this cranky, paranoid look isn’t very sexy. Try a different approach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

Which one? The only I’m one in seems to want masks forever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FCPS's whole legal argument is that they are following CDC guidelines.

So, if they want to be consistent, they need to send out a notice saying no masks are needed inside by anyone starting today (not Tues), per CDC guidelines.

But, I don't know what they are saying in the ACLU lawsuit. That would be the only reason they stick to March 1st.

They always told us parents that they had to follow CDC guidelines...so let's see them do that. Or was that just cover for some other agenda?

Yes, they’d better get on that notice right now because kids will be back in school tomor…oh wait. They have a minute to update the policy.

PP—this cranky, paranoid look isn’t very sexy. Try a different approach.

There are people in the schools on Saturdays and Sundays -- both kids and adults.

[Anonymous]

So thankful for Youngkin and Peterson! Way to go!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

Which one? The only I’m one in seems to want masks forever.

At happy hour after school there were about 25 of us who don't want that.

Teacher

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

Which one? The only I’m one in seems to want masks forever.

At happy hour after school there were about 25 of us who don't want that.

Teacher

Same, but the vocal social media group is very much pro mask. I just want kids to hear and understand what I say without going home with a sore throat daily.

[Anonymous]

They will put something out based on the new CDC guidance but it just happened this afternoon. There is no need for it to be done before Monday at the earliest. Relax.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

Which one? The only I’m one in seems to want masks forever.

At happy hour after school there were about 25 of us who don't want that.

Teacher

Same, but the vocal social media group is very much pro mask. I just want kids to hear and understand what I say without going home with a sore throat daily.

Right?! I’ve had a sore throat daily since January snow days but fine at home. I hate the masks!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FCPS's whole legal argument is that they are following CDC guidelines.

So, if they want to be consistent, they need to send out a notice saying no masks are needed inside by anyone starting today (not Tues), per CDC guidelines.

But, I don't know what they are saying in the ACLU lawsuit. That would be the only reason they stick to March 1st.

They always told us parents that they had to follow CDC guidelines...so let's see them do that. Or was that just cover for some other agenda?

The ACLU suit isn’t about all districts having to mask, but argues that districts should be able to require masks for immunocompromised kids (but aren’t there some in every district??). So it’s sort of a local control suit, which means FCPS can do both here.

The full CDC school guidance for the new color chart isn’t out yet, so FCPS has a slight cover for waiting a hot minute. Maybe the new school guidelines will kill screening testing! It’s a waste of ESSER III funds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

All staff received an email today. As of 10:40am this morning, all adults—staff, parents, visitors—have to wear masks. When and if the CDC and VDH guidelines change, they will update the policy and communicate it. They can send an email over the weekend.

They never do though.

Yes they do. When Youngkin issued his executive order, they sent a reminder email of FCPS mask policy on Sunday, January 16. Sure thing that FCPS sends emails over the weekend if they want to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

Which one? The only I’m one in seems to want masks forever.

At happy hour after school there were about 25 of us who don't want that.

Teacher

Same, but the vocal social media group is very much pro mask. I just want kids to hear and understand what I say without going home with a sore throat daily.

Ok. It seems impossible to have an opposing opinion in that group. Hard to tell if that’s a true representation of the county.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

Which one? The only I’m one in seems to want masks forever.

At happy hour after school there were about 25 of us who don't want that.

Teacher

Same, but the vocal social media group is very much pro mask. I just want kids to hear and understand what I say without going home with a sore throat daily.

Ok. It seems impossible to have an opposing opinion in that group. Hard to tell if that’s a true representation of the county.

That group is NOT representing the majority of teachers in numbers or sentiment. It was the same with returning to school last year. Even after we were vaccinated, there was this impression that all teachers were fearing for their life by returning to the building.

It’s clear there is contingent of whiny, vocal, high flying posters who want to complain about any and everything. I had to get off of it. I was embarrassed for some of them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this means that teachers and students do not have to wear their masks on Monday, 28 February.

I don’t think so, the school district still doesn’t allow it. They made it clear that even with March 1st they still prefer people wearing masks. Staff for sure. Unless they plan on sending another email, acknowledging CDC new guidelines, but I highly doubt that. FCPS is going to pretend it didn’t even happen. I planned on sending kids to school with masks on the 1st, since I didn’t want to be “that parent”. Not anymore, no masks on March 1st

I am a teacher and I doubt FCPS will give in easily on the teachers. They are so pissed that they can’t control kids and families so they will control us instead. 🙂

I will bet my Monday paycheck that you’re in that toxic FCPS teachers Facebook group.

Which one? The only I’m one in seems to want masks forever.

At happy hour after school there were about 25 of us who don't want that.

Teacher

Same, but the vocal social media group is very much pro mask. I just want kids to hear and understand what I say without going home with a sore throat daily.

Ok. It seems impossible to have an opposing opinion in that group. Hard to tell if that’s a true representation of the county.

That group is NOT representing the majority of teachers in numbers or sentiment. It was the same with returning to school last year. Even after we were vaccinated, there was this impression that all teachers were fearing for their life by returning to the building.

It’s clear there is contingent of whiny, vocal, high flying posters who want to complain about any and everything. I had to get off of it. I was embarrassed for some of them.

I think this whole pandemic has made adults crazy. So many adults lack perspective and are so mean if other people have different viewpoints. As an educator, I think my 6th graders are more respectful of others differing opinions than adults are these days. Makes me sad, that grown adults act this way. People forget that everyone has their own stuff they are dealing with behind the scenes and people should just be respectful regardless of opinions.

My personal opinion is I will support a parent’s choice. But I don’t think it is fair if the parent on the other side doesn’t want their child sitting next to an unmasked kid, they don’t have that right. It should be both ways. As a teacher, I have no problem masking and will continue to do so due to my families health. My mom is extremely immunocompromised.