FCPS new info on masks

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Their tweet from Friday was hilarious. Guidelines changed and we can be mask free tomorrow. Don’t need FCPS to tell us that.

Was there a tweet?

Why are people saying March 1 isn’t a thing? According to our last communication from FCPS, they are recognizing that March 1 is when they have to be in compliance with the state law. Students can choose to unmask then.

Because Friday's CDC announcement "trumps" March 1. Fairfax County is in low transmission as of Friday February 25th. The CDC no longer recommends indoor masking in our county or our schools. FCPS' own policy now allows students and teachers to unmask as earlier as tomorrow. Though, they seem slow to admit it.

For staff their policy says 7 days at Moderate or below. We’ve been Low for 3.

So this is day 3?

Maybe 2, depending on how you count it. The CDC announced the changes on Friday.

So fcps will decide we have to stay masked this week but not next week. Like a week makes a big difference?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Their tweet from Friday was hilarious. Guidelines changed and we can be mask free tomorrow. Don’t need FCPS to tell us that.

Was there a tweet?

Why are people saying March 1 isn’t a thing? According to our last communication from FCPS, they are recognizing that March 1 is when they have to be in compliance with the state law. Students can choose to unmask then.

Because Friday's CDC announcement "trumps" March 1. Fairfax County is in low transmission as of Friday February 25th. The CDC no longer recommends indoor masking in our county or our schools. FCPS' own policy now allows students and teachers to unmask as earlier as tomorrow. Though, they seem slow to admit it.

For staff their policy says 7 days at Moderate or below. We’ve been Low for 3.

So this is day 3?

Maybe 2, depending on how you count it. The CDC announced the changes on Friday.

So fcps will decide we have to stay masked this week but not next week. Like a week makes a big difference?

🤷‍♂️

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Their tweet from Friday was hilarious. Guidelines changed and we can be mask free tomorrow. Don’t need FCPS to tell us that.

Was there a tweet?

Why are people saying March 1 isn’t a thing? According to our last communication from FCPS, they are recognizing that March 1 is when they have to be in compliance with the state law. Students can choose to unmask then.

Because Friday's CDC announcement "trumps" March 1. Fairfax County is in low transmission as of Friday February 25th. The CDC no longer recommends indoor masking in our county or our schools. FCPS' own policy now allows students and teachers to unmask as earlier as tomorrow. Though, they seem slow to admit it.

For staff their policy says 7 days at Moderate or below. We’ve been Low for 3.

So this is day 3?

Maybe 2, depending on how you count it. The CDC announced the changes on Friday.

So fcps will decide we have to stay masked this week but not next week. Like a week makes a big difference?

🤷‍♂️

If we were in low Friday. We have probably been in medium for 7 days.

Fcps is just making excuses.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Their tweet from Friday was hilarious. Guidelines changed and we can be mask free tomorrow. Don’t need FCPS to tell us that.

Was there a tweet?

Why are people saying March 1 isn’t a thing? According to our last communication from FCPS, they are recognizing that March 1 is when they have to be in compliance with the state law. Students can choose to unmask then.

Because Friday's CDC announcement "trumps" March 1. Fairfax County is in low transmission as of Friday February 25th. The CDC no longer recommends indoor masking in our county or our schools. FCPS' own policy now allows students and teachers to unmask as earlier as tomorrow. Though, they seem slow to admit it.

For staff their policy says 7 days at Moderate or below. We’ve been Low for 3.

So this is day 3?

Maybe 2, depending on how you count it. The CDC announced the changes on Friday.

So fcps will decide we have to stay masked this week but not next week. Like a week makes a big difference?

🤷‍♂️

If we were in low Friday. We have probably been in medium for 7 days.

Fcps is just making excuses.

Yep- Every other county around has accepted this. FCPS is dragging their feet and making excuses. No need for convoluted messaging. Just say masks no longer required, feel free to wear if you want to continue.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How long will it take for there to be threads about how when teachers are still in a mask, it’s unfair to the kids in their classes? Or the speculation about whether masked teachers are vaxxed or not.

I'm sure that will happen. It's highly likely any FCPS teacher or staff member is unvaccinated. Yes there are a few but most people would be hard pressed to name more than 1-2 people in their buildings and even then it's usually speculation. Teachers will probably mostly continue to mask due to various factors, including whether a lot of their students are out with "allergies" at the same time and the impossibility of getting a decent sub with short notice in many cases.

I’m an ES teacher. I don’t see many benefits of staying masked when allowed to unmask. Are you thinking it would be beneficial in case of close contact and related policies?

ES teacher here. I gave many colleagues who are immunocompromised and/or have kids under 3 at home. They said they will continue masking.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How long will it take for there to be threads about how when teachers are still in a mask, it’s unfair to the kids in their classes? Or the speculation about whether masked teachers are vaxxed or not.

I'm sure that will happen. It's highly likely any FCPS teacher or staff member is unvaccinated. Yes there are a few but most people would be hard pressed to name more than 1-2 people in their buildings and even then it's usually speculation. Teachers will probably mostly continue to mask due to various factors, including whether a lot of their students are out with "allergies" at the same time and the impossibility of getting a decent sub with short notice in many cases.

I’m an ES teacher. I don’t see many benefits of staying masked when allowed to unmask. Are you thinking it would be beneficial in case of close contact and related policies?

ES teacher here. I gave many colleagues who are immunocompromised and/or have kids under 3 at home. They said they will continue masking.

Masking isn't going to help you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How long will it take for there to be threads about how when teachers are still in a mask, it’s unfair to the kids in their classes? Or the speculation about whether masked teachers are vaxxed or not.

I'm sure that will happen. It's highly likely any FCPS teacher or staff member is unvaccinated. Yes there are a few but most people would be hard pressed to name more than 1-2 people in their buildings and even then it's usually speculation. Teachers will probably mostly continue to mask due to various factors, including whether a lot of their students are out with "allergies" at the same time and the impossibility of getting a decent sub with short notice in many cases.

I’m an ES teacher. I don’t see many benefits of staying masked when allowed to unmask. Are you thinking it would be beneficial in case of close contact and related policies?

ES teacher here. I gave many colleagues who are immunocompromised and/or have kids under 3 at home. They said they will continue masking.

PP here. I guess I could have added that I’m not immunocompromised and I don’t have unvaccinated kids at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Their tweet from Friday was hilarious. Guidelines changed and we can be mask free tomorrow. Don’t need FCPS to tell us that.

Was there a tweet?

Why are people saying March 1 isn’t a thing? According to our last communication from FCPS, they are recognizing that March 1 is when they have to be in compliance with the state law. Students can choose to unmask then.

Because Friday's CDC announcement "trumps" March 1. Fairfax County is in low transmission as of Friday February 25th. The CDC no longer recommends indoor masking in our county or our schools. FCPS' own policy now allows students and teachers to unmask as earlier as tomorrow. Though, they seem slow to admit it.

For staff their policy says 7 days at Moderate or below. We’ve been Low for 3.

So this is day 3?

Maybe 2, depending on how you count it. The CDC announced the changes on Friday.

So fcps will decide we have to stay masked this week but not next week. Like a week makes a big difference?

🤷‍♂️

If we were in low Friday. We have probably been in medium for 7 days.

Fcps is just making excuses.

Yep- Every other county around has accepted this. FCPS is dragging their feet and making excuses. No need for convoluted messaging. Just say masks no longer required, feel free to wear if you want to continue.

Yes. I know it’s the weekend but they’ve sent statements out before. They want to look like they have control and be the decision makers even though they were relying on the CDC. They can’t control what the kids do anymore so they will control their staff.

[Anonymous]

New guidance just came out. Staff and parents can unmask as well starting March 1. I didn’t see anything about buses.

[Anonymous]

Oh look! Scott just send an email about March 1 mask optional for all.

[Anonymous]

Yay!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Yeah, did they forget about buses? I thought it's still required on buses.

[Anonymous]

Yep.

Based on new CDC guidance released late Friday, FCPS is adjusting our roll back plan. Starting Tuesday, March 1, everyone, including staff, may choose whether or not to wear a mask in FCPS schools and buildings. Monday will be a day to prepare for this transition & get answers to questions.

See important details on our website ⤵️

[Anonymous]

Serious question - why do they need Monday to prepare? this was already coming for students for a while and they should have been prepared for a student transition. What is there to transition with staff?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Serious question - why do they need Monday to prepare? this was already coming for students for a while and they should have been prepared for a student transition. What is there to transition with staff?

As a teacher we have a staff meeting, probably to remind us how to treat the students and situations. And some admin need a day to adjust. They aren’t going to be happy.