APS fall guidelines posted- masks and quarantine

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Anonymous wrote:If an elementary class gets shut down because of a positive test, will it go virtual until in person can resume?

Interesting question. My understanding is that virtual is over unless you are in the virtual school.

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Anonymous wrote:No mention of lunch.

Has it been abolished?

I believe lunch will be back in cafeterias

Some threads keep saying that Durán walked back outdoor lunch and all lunch will be in the cafeteria now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If an elementary class gets shut down because of a positive test, will it go virtual until in person can resume?

It’s not getting quarantined because they’re going to be masked. That’s what the website indicates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Masks are required for fully vaccinated teachers as well, I guess?

Everyone.

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Anonymous wrote:What about lingering sniffles and a negative test?

Out for a week?

I don't think so. I have had kids in my summer school class with colds return after a negative test (still sniffly, with mild cough)

Keep your sick kid home and stop spreading this stuff.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about lingering sniffles and a negative test?

Out for a week?

I don't think so. I have had kids in my summer school class with colds return after a negative test (still sniffly, with mild cough)

Keep your sick kid home and stop spreading this stuff.

GMAFB. I’m taking about lingering sniffles *several days* after initial symptoms. No fever. Negative covid test.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Masks are required for fully vaccinated teachers as well, I guess?

As of latest guidance yes. We are allowed to be unmasked if children are not present. Many people come in unmasked and take them off after the kids leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No mention of lunch.

Has it been abolished?

I believe lunch will be back in cafeterias

Some threads keep saying that Durán walked back outdoor lunch and all lunch will be in the cafeteria now.

Can't schools just have it outside if they want? I get that he won't push for it, but there is nothing stopping individual schools from having it.

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Anonymous wrote:If an elementary class gets shut down because of a positive test, will it go virtual until in person can resume?

It’s not getting quarantined because they’re going to be masked. That’s what the website indicates.

Where does it indicate that? The table says elementary class would be excluded from school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If an elementary class gets shut down because of a positive test, will it go virtual until in person can resume?

It’s not getting quarantined because they’re going to be masked. That’s what the website indicates.

Where does it indicate that? The table says elementary class would be excluded from school.

No, excluded from contact tracing if masked. This is the CDC guidance in the K-12 environment. An APS town hall on Aug 11 will explain more.

[Anonymous]

Here’s the guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/appendix.html

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If an elementary class gets shut down because of a positive test, will it go virtual until in person can resume?

It’s not getting quarantined because they’re going to be masked. That’s what the website indicates.

Where does it indicate that? The table says elementary class would be excluded from school.

No, excluded from contact tracing if masked. This is the CDC guidance in the K-12 environment. An APS town hall on Aug 11 will explain more.

Oh thanks. So they’ll be quarantined but not contact traced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If an elementary class gets shut down because of a positive test, will it go virtual until in person can resume?

It’s not getting quarantined because they’re going to be masked. That’s what the website indicates.

Where does it indicate that? The table says elementary class would be excluded from school.

I’m with you this language is confusing.

I read it as excluded from school

If it was excluded from quarantine, the language for secondary school makes no sense. Only those in close proximity are excluded?

Plus the new definition of close contact at schools, allows for students to be between 3-6 feet and not be considered close contact. But the table removes all reference to distancing at 3 feet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If an elementary class gets shut down because of a positive test, will it go virtual until in person can resume?

It’s not getting quarantined because they’re going to be masked. That’s what the website indicates.

Where does it indicate that? The table says elementary class would be excluded from school.

I’m with you this language is confusing.

I read it as excluded from school

If it was excluded from quarantine, the language for secondary school makes no sense. Only those in close proximity are excluded?

Plus the new definition of close contact at schools, allows for students to be between 3-6 feet and not be considered close contact. But the table removes all reference to distancing at 3 feet.

It’s poor wording for sure. CDC guidance says if BOTH parties are masked, no quarantine needed. Secondary School wording is different because ES kids don’t switch classes. Hopefully APS has an intern who can edit

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Anonymous wrote:What about lingering sniffles and a negative test?

Out for a week?

I don't think so. I have had kids in my summer school class with colds return after a negative test (still sniffly, with mild cough)

What is the threshold for requiring a student get a Covid test? Any cough or sneeze? We weren't in APS last year. Are tests free and readily available in Arlington? I'm just curious what to expect if we have to deal with this. Thanks.