All schools should offer an all-virtual option
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Anonymous
.001 is 1/1000… What are you talking about? Now if you meant .001%, that’s totally different… but .001 is definitely 1/1000. |
Anonymous
What happened in early January to cause the unnatural drop in cases from that surge in the UK? The case count curve looks very similar. |
Anonymous
I get families may leave DCPS but why would property values drop? |
Anonymous
well one amenity of an area is generally the school district. If the school district offers no in-person school, people with children who would buy the house may find the house less attractive if there is no in-person school. Ergo, less demand for those single-family homes, particularly in the areas of the city with feeders to Wilson. |
Anonymous
.001% PP. percentages. |
Anonymous
Literally no one lives in this city because of DCPS. |
Anonymous
This is a good point. We live here despite DCPS. |
Anonymous
| Y’all can cry and holler as much as you want. The mayor wants schools open and the chancellor will do her bidding. |
Anonymous
And as much as I am starting to have a strong dislike for Bowser, at least she is doing this correctly this year. |
Anonymous
Can you share it? We are at a charter but the second dcps postures to close, they will too. They were slower to reopen actually. I was pretty hopeful in late June and recently we were told 5 days but flexible to meet reopening goals might be read two ways. If it means the goals are flexible, we're ready to relocate in early Sept. |
Anonymous
July 30, 2021 Dear DCPS Community, As we approach the end of July, we are now 30 days until the start of the new school year. The coming month is going to consist of traditional back-to-school activities, such as students getting school supplies and teachers preparing their classrooms. But there will also be some new things for many of our students, like wearing a face mask during the school day and families attending a building open house to learn about health and safety measures. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been the priority of DC Public Schools to prioritize health and safety while maximizing learning and promoting equity. The disruptive nature of the pandemic also requires us to be flexible to meet our reopening goals. We work closely with local health officials and follow federal guidance for school reopening. DCPS’ plans to reopen this fall for every student, every day is based on the tremendous work and experience our staff and community has done to date. Last school year, nearly a quarter of DCPS students joined in-person programming, and this summer we have over 14,000 students learning with their teachers and classmates at school. Health & Safety for In-Person Learning Follow this link for more about the health and safety measures that you will see every day. In the coming weeks, we will share an additional update before the start of school to align with new guidance forthcoming from DC Health. This will include more information around student cohorts and quarantine rules for in-person learning. As we announced back in June, here’s what you can expect this fall: HVAC enhancements for well-ventilated spaces. Required face masks for all students, staff, and visitors. Enhanced cleaning protocols for high-touch surfaces. Social distancing to the extent possible, with most classroom seating expected to be at least three feet apart. Verbal health screens upon entry for all students and staff. Community notifications should there be a positive COVID-19 case at school. Even though this is an unpredictable time, families should have confidence that we have taken the necessary steps and then some to ensure your child is welcomed back to a safe and supportive learning environment. New Incentives for Youth Who Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Yesterday, Mayor Bowser announced new incentives available to DC youth who receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning Saturday, August 7, youth who receive their first dose at Brookland Middle School, Johnson Middle School, or Sousa Middle School clinics can receive a $51 VISA gift card. Additionally, the first 400 youth to get vaccinated at each site will have the option to forgo their gift card and instead receive a pair of AirPods. The AirPods will be available to District youth ages 12 to 17, as well as students ages 18 to 21 who are currently enrolled in a DC school and seeking a high school diploma. In addition, all students in DC who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine will also be eligible to win an iPad or a $25,000 college scholarship. Each week, for four weeks, 10 names will be drawn from a database of students between the ages of 12 and 17. Eight names will be drawn to win an iPad and two names will be drawn for a $25,000 college scholarship that can be used at any college. Once student names are drawn, a District representative will reach out to the family to confirm the student’s vaccination status. If the student is already vaccinated, they will be able to claim their prize. School Immunization Clinics Beginning Monday, August 2, families will be able to schedule appointments so their students can receive required immunizations through vaccinate.dc.gov. Appointments will be at participating DCPS and public charter school locations, and families can make an appointment regardless of a student’s school of enrollment. Additionally, families will have the option to add on a COVID-19 vaccine at the time of scheduling. Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for all students 12 and older but is not considered a required immunization. There will be 2,000 appointments available each week at the DCPS pop-up immunization clinics for students to get ready for the start of school. Appointments will begin on Saturday, August 7 and will run through the end of September. See the schedule and learn more at dcpsreopenstrong.com/vaccines. RSVP for Parent University As I testified before the DC Council last week, we know what it takes to build great schools at DCPS. We have seen firsthand the progress that comes when we invest in our students and support our educators. The pandemic disrupted our way of life, our classrooms, and our ability to nurture our students with in-person learning and care. But it will not disrupt our positive trajectory as a school district. As the fastest improving urban school district in the nation, what we are doing is working. But we know we have more to do to make sure every student benefits from the transformative power of public education. Our challenge now is to rebuild even stronger than before. We appreciate you being part of the journey from recovery to rebuilding and invite you to join our upcoming Parent University session on getting your child ready for next school year. The event will take place on August 10 at 5:30 p.m., and you can RSVP at this link. Sincerely, Lewis D. Ferebee, Ed.D. Chancellor |
Anonymous
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Thanks!
I think things will have to get really bad and really bad here in particular for a real pivot. |
Anonymous
I really hope you are right. All this talk about them maybe not opening because of Delta has been making me feel sick this last week. I hope DCPS knows how much this means to families and how afraid we are. |
Anonymous
PP who posted the email here. I agree. I actually was kind of reassured by that message, and hadn't picked up on the part quoted by someone else as a red flag (except maybe the reference to DC DOH, whom I don't trust to issue reasonable guidance). |
Anonymous
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Norwegian study shows 50% of young people have symptoms six months later including memory loss and difficulty concentrating: https://sciencenorway.no/a/1880560
But hey, parents shouldn’t be able to protect their kids for two months until there’s a vaccine. |