Shout out to the Smart Restart crew for getting N95’s out to APS faculty/staff/bus drivers, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

It was an attempt to fill the gap until the supply promised by APS can arrive. JFC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

It was an attempt to fill the gap until the supply promised by APS can arrive. JFC.

Ignore the APE trolls. They’re just pissed that, once again, they are revealed as the selfish a’holes who have not actually done anything tangible or productive to improve safety — the kind of stuff that keeps schools open.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

It was an attempt to fill the gap until the supply promised by APS can arrive. JFC.

PP, I had this same question. I can go on the Home Depot website right now and order N95 masks for pick up at the 7 Corners store. They aren't that expensive-- certainly something a teacher can afford if they wanted to wear one. This seems like a lot of weird self-congratulating by SR but not solving a real problem. Isn't the issue community spread outside of APS? It would be nice if the Arlington Public Health department would release some lessons learned from their contact tracing efforts.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

It was an attempt to fill the gap until the supply promised by APS can arrive. JFC.

PP, I had this same question. I can go on the Home Depot website right now and order N95 masks for pick up at the 7 Corners store. They aren't that expensive-- certainly something a teacher can afford if they wanted to wear one. This seems like a lot of weird self-congratulating by SR but not solving a real problem. Isn't the issue community spread outside of APS? It would be nice if the Arlington Public Health department would release some lessons learned from their contact tracing efforts.

Of course the bigger problem is COVID and community spread. Smart Restart's masks help teachers prevent spread. Maybe all the energy expended on criticizing Smart Restart could be redirected to focus on slowing the spread? What's your idea to protect the community?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

It was an attempt to fill the gap until the supply promised by APS can arrive. JFC.

Ignore the APE trolls. They’re just pissed that, once again, they are revealed as the selfish a’holes who have not actually done anything tangible or productive to improve safety — the kind of stuff that keeps schools open.

Does seem like a lot of APE butthurt on here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

It was an attempt to fill the gap until the supply promised by APS can arrive. JFC.

Ignore the APE trolls. They’re just pissed that, once again, they are revealed as the selfish a’holes who have not actually done anything tangible or productive to improve safety — the kind of stuff that keeps schools open.

Does seem like a lot of APE butthurt on here.

What is butthurt?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

It was an attempt to fill the gap until the supply promised by APS can arrive. JFC.

Ignore the APE trolls. They’re just pissed that, once again, they are revealed as the selfish a’holes who have not actually done anything tangible or productive to improve safety — the kind of stuff that keeps schools open.

Does seem like a lot of APE butthurt on here.

What is butthurt?

APE

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Aren't those disposable? Are they giving them new masks every day? Did they get professional fittings (otherwise: worthless)?

Oh, STFU. It’s more than APE has done. A lot more.

+1,000,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is horribly unnecessary. I hope and pray they don't make kids wear those things. N95s are meant for hospital workers and no one else.

You have been misinformed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None of the respirators need professional fitting to work well. They work super well if they are fit tested but as long as there are no gaping holes, they are better than surgical masks. They can be reused if not visibly dirty.

When people talk about fit testing these, what are they saying?

I used to be fit tested regularly for a NRB at a fire station and it told you if you were wearing the wrong size of mask (there aren't that many sizes, so it is rare someone tried to wear the wrong one) and -- maybe -- it helps you adjust how you're wearing your mask slightly. Also, if male, you shave.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a stunt to give out one disposable mask per person.

That’s what APS is giving to students and staff, upon request. Smart Restart is doing just as much as the school district itself. Kudos to them! Even though I don’t agree with them on everything, I appreciate them doing something tangible to improve safety for staff. More than APE seems to be doing.

Smart Restart gave 75 for our entire school. The PRA ended up buying the rest of what’s needed. Not sure that will be in the budget for some PTAs…

And you're complaining????

Actually, yes. It’s all fine and good for our elementary school because we have the budget to supplement SR’s effort to meet actual need. What about schools with PTAs that can’t afford to do that? Do their teachers, staff and students just not matter as much? This was a token feel-good effort by SR, but wasn’t designed to meet the actual needs of people at risk.

Sounds like you should help SR with fundraising.

75 could cover all/most teachers for a week. That is better than nothing.

Or you could donate to those PTAs. Lots
Of options for you to help out too.

Yup, SR could have just donated to their own kids' schools but instead they are trying to help the entire county. Because you know, equity.

What are you doing? Nothing other than criticizing the people fixing the problem.

[Anonymous]

For those who want to help --

https://www.gofundme.com/f/better-masks-to-support-aps-staff?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3HaWZUcFPPzxkLuLypTd_JXjnBbzPWoBvxGCQ6vH1VorWoKa6CpoX4bZ0

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those who want to help --

https://www.gofundme.com/f/better-masks-to-support-aps-staff?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3HaWZUcFPPzxkLuLypTd_JXjnBbzPWoBvxGCQ6vH1VorWoKa6CpoX4bZ0

This is so crazy that there is a GoFundMe and there is no outrage from parents. It is such a reflection of the liberal mindset. They would much rather start a GoFundMe, post all over social media saying how great they are because they donated to it, then applauding each other for doing it, rather than push the school board to supply these products to the teachers and staff. The school board knows how to order and buy local to get these while they wait for their wholesale bulk order to arrive. And they have plenty of funding to do it.

Say what you want about APE but at the very least those parents actually try and actively do something and they often get results. AEM just sits around saying APE sucks and starting GoFundMe accounts so they can applaud each other over and over.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For those who want to help --

https://www.gofundme.com/f/better-masks-to-support-aps-staff?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3HaWZUcFPPzxkLuLypTd_JXjnBbzPWoBvxGCQ6vH1VorWoKa6CpoX4bZ0

This is so crazy that there is a GoFundMe and there is no outrage from parents. It is such a reflection of the liberal mindset. They would much rather start a GoFundMe, post all over social media saying how great they are because they donated to it, then applauding each other for doing it, rather than push the school board to supply these products to the teachers and staff. The school board knows how to order and buy local to get these while they wait for their wholesale bulk order to arrive. And they have plenty of funding to do it.

Say what you want about APE but at the very least those parents actually try and actively do something and they often get results. AEM just sits around saying APE sucks and starting GoFundMe accounts so they can applaud each other over and over.

LOL. What exactly is APE doing? Throwing tantrums and misinterpreting data?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those who want to help --

https://www.gofundme.com/f/better-masks-to-support-aps-staff?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3HaWZUcFPPzxkLuLypTd_JXjnBbzPWoBvxGCQ6vH1VorWoKa6CpoX4bZ0

This is so crazy that there is a GoFundMe and there is no outrage from parents. It is such a reflection of the liberal mindset. They would much rather start a GoFundMe, post all over social media saying how great they are because they donated to it, then applauding each other for doing it, rather than push the school board to supply these products to the teachers and staff. The school board knows how to order and buy local to get these while they wait for their wholesale bulk order to arrive. And they have plenty of funding to do it.

Say what you want about APE but at the very least those parents actually try and actively do something and they often get results. AEM just sits around saying APE sucks and starting GoFundMe accounts so they can applaud each other over and over.

LOL. What exactly is APE doing? Throwing tantrums and misinterpreting data?

#winning