With all the positive cases at MCPS, can you simply elect to do zoom?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What positive cases? At our school, there have been very few—maybe 5 since school started and most of them weren’t kids…

Most high schools have seen a sharp increase in cases - probably because they're the kids that got their vaccines first, and until last week could not get a booster. So many of them are 7, 8 months out and practically unprotected against catching Delta. It doesn't mean they're getting very sick themselves, but it means that they're spreading it to the community at large, and then the vulnerable go to hospital.

No, its the lack of distancing, travel and socializing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why OP? Not vaccinated? Otherwise, what does it matter?

Many of the recent outbreaks are "breakthrough cases."

And in a couple days, they’re breakthrough recoveries.

Wow are you stupid.

[Anonymous]

https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/coronavirus/dashboard/positive-case-letters.aspx

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/coronavirus/dashboard/positive-case-letters.aspx

I check that pretty regularly. But the Magruder letter is not listed. That makes me wonder how many others aren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/coronavirus/dashboard/positive-case-letters.aspx

I check that pretty regularly. But the Magruder letter is not listed. That makes me wonder how many others aren't.

December 7 is the last letter from magruder on that website

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/coronavirus/dashboard/positive-case-letters.aspx

I check that pretty regularly. But the Magruder letter is not listed. That makes me wonder how many others aren't.

Hallie Wells MS lists one, we've received 4 emails - 2 students, 2 staff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What positive cases? At our school, there have been very few—maybe 5 since school started and most of them weren’t kids…

Pay attention, multiple outbreaks.

Yet we're still talking about a small number of cases given the size of the district and county. And no reason to believe we're seeing a significant number of cases involving severe illness. Given the large number of kids vaccinated in MCPS, particularly older kids, we probably won't see much in the way of severe illness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What positive cases? At our school, there have been very few—maybe 5 since school started and most of them weren’t kids…

Pay attention, multiple outbreaks.

Yet we're still talking about a small number of cases given the size of the district and county. And no reason to believe we're seeing a significant number of cases involving severe illness. Given the large number of kids vaccinated in MCPS, particularly older kids, we probably won't see much in the way of severe illness.

The students aren’t going to school in the NBA bubble; they’re traveling through and living in the community. Yes, many MCPS students are vaccinated and will avoid severe infections, but the same cannot be said for the members of the community that the students come in contact with. When the schools report positive cases, they do not include family members infected by the students. Similarly, if a staffer tests positive, they don’t include the staffer’s family members if they have infected by the staffer. So when a school reports that 4 students have tested positive, that just means a greater number of people in the community have been exposed and will likely test positive. Throughout this pandemic people have downplayed the symptoms and likelihood of a bad infection, until they’re the one suffering.

[Anonymous]

Please get your kids vaccinated if you're worried. So far the Pfizer CEO has said omicron is milder than delta. If your child is vaccinated, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What positive cases? At our school, there have been very few—maybe 5 since school started and most of them weren’t kids…

Pay attention, multiple outbreaks.

Yet we're still talking about a small number of cases given the size of the district and county. And no reason to believe we're seeing a significant number of cases involving severe illness. Given the large number of kids vaccinated in MCPS, particularly older kids, we probably won't see much in the way of severe illness.

The students aren’t going to school in the NBA bubble; they’re traveling through and living in the community. Yes, many MCPS students are vaccinated and will avoid severe infections, but the same cannot be said for the members of the community that the students come in contact with. When the schools report positive cases, they do not include family members infected by the students. Similarly, if a staffer tests positive, they don’t include the staffer’s family members if they have infected by the staffer. So when a school reports that 4 students have tested positive, that just means a greater number of people in the community have been exposed and will likely test positive. Throughout this pandemic people have downplayed the symptoms and likelihood of a bad infection, until they’re the one suffering.

So? The same can be said about a given restaurant or the mall. Somehow schools are seen as the key to stopping the pandemic by a small group of posters. Kids can be vaccinated now. Masks are mandated. Good enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What positive cases? At our school, there have been very few—maybe 5 since school started and most of them weren’t kids…

Pay attention, multiple outbreaks.

Yet we're still talking about a small number of cases given the size of the district and county. And no reason to believe we're seeing a significant number of cases involving severe illness. Given the large number of kids vaccinated in MCPS, particularly older kids, we probably won't see much in the way of severe illness.

The students aren’t going to school in the NBA bubble; they’re traveling through and living in the community. Yes, many MCPS students are vaccinated and will avoid severe infections, but the same cannot be said for the members of the community that the students come in contact with. When the schools report positive cases, they do not include family members infected by the students. Similarly, if a staffer tests positive, they don’t include the staffer’s family members if they have infected by the staffer. So when a school reports that 4 students have tested positive, that just means a greater number of people in the community have been exposed and will likely test positive. Throughout this pandemic people have downplayed the symptoms and likelihood of a bad infection, until they’re the one suffering.

So? Others should get vaccinated/boosted, and take additional precautions to protect themselves if they are particularly high risk for not responding to the vaccine.

We shouldn't be continuing to sacrifice education and hurt children for the benefit of antivaxxers and the elderly. It is time they protect themselves and accept the consequences of their own decisions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/coronavirus/dashboard/positive-case-letters.aspx

I check that pretty regularly. But the Magruder letter is not listed. That makes me wonder how many others aren't.

They only update the website on Wednesdays per the website. I think they list some letters quicker but the main dashboard is only updated weekly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What positive cases? At our school, there have been very few—maybe 5 since school started and most of them weren’t kids…

Pay attention, multiple outbreaks.

Yet we're still talking about a small number of cases given the size of the district and county. And no reason to believe we're seeing a significant number of cases involving severe illness. Given the large number of kids vaccinated in MCPS, particularly older kids, we probably won't see much in the way of severe illness.

The students aren’t going to school in the NBA bubble; they’re traveling through and living in the community. Yes, many MCPS students are vaccinated and will avoid severe infections, but the same cannot be said for the members of the community that the students come in contact with. When the schools report positive cases, they do not include family members infected by the students. Similarly, if a staffer tests positive, they don’t include the staffer’s family members if they have infected by the staffer. So when a school reports that 4 students have tested positive, that just means a greater number of people in the community have been exposed and will likely test positive. Throughout this pandemic people have downplayed the symptoms and likelihood of a bad infection, until they’re the one suffering.

So? Others should get vaccinated/boosted, and take additional precautions to protect themselves if they are particularly high risk for not responding to the vaccine.

We shouldn't be continuing to sacrifice education and hurt children for the benefit of antivaxxers and the elderly. It is time they protect themselves and accept the consequences of their own decisions.

Screaming about antivaxxers is silly when most people are vaccinated. You need a talking point.

How are kids being hurt by taking precautions? Isn't it good to teach them to care about others, how to live in a society/close contact with others? Teach them empathy? Teach them kindness? Compassion?

How is education being sacrificed? Its not. MCPS education is very concerning right now, but its not because of covid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What positive cases? At our school, there have been very few—maybe 5 since school started and most of them weren’t kids…

Pay attention, multiple outbreaks.

Yet we're still talking about a small number of cases given the size of the district and county. And no reason to believe we're seeing a significant number of cases involving severe illness. Given the large number of kids vaccinated in MCPS, particularly older kids, we probably won't see much in the way of severe illness.

The students aren’t going to school in the NBA bubble; they’re traveling through and living in the community. Yes, many MCPS students are vaccinated and will avoid severe infections, but the same cannot be said for the members of the community that the students come in contact with. When the schools report positive cases, they do not include family members infected by the students. Similarly, if a staffer tests positive, they don’t include the staffer’s family members if they have infected by the staffer. So when a school reports that 4 students have tested positive, that just means a greater number of people in the community have been exposed and will likely test positive. Throughout this pandemic people have downplayed the symptoms and likelihood of a bad infection, until they’re the one suffering.

So? The same can be said about a given restaurant or the mall. Somehow schools are seen as the key to stopping the pandemic by a small group of posters. Kids can be vaccinated now. Masks are mandated. Good enough.

Cases are rising so clearly its not good enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, you can apply to the virtual academy but there is a wait list so its unclear if they are taking new students right now. There is no dual teaching. You agreed to in person, so either in person or homeschool.

This isn’t really fair. You had to have a medical reason to do virtual. It’s not like you could just choose it for any reason.