Masking policy Arlington Diocesan Schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People are not anti-mask for not wanting young children in masks 7 hours a day. They have done it for 2 years now. While public schools kids were at home and unmasked on a computer, these kids were all in masks all day. They feel after 2 years and vaccinations available to all, there needs to be an end, as there are other consequences.

THIS!!!! Exactly.
I’m going to keep our vaccinated kids in masks through this spike, but after the numbers go down, we are letting them unmask. The goal posts keep moving…two weeks to flatten the curve, right?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven't read this entire thread, but all I know is that I'm surprised after reading through my moms group and facebook how many families we know that are secret anti-maskers! I guess there are a lot more of you out there than anyone realized. I am wondering if this is a catholic school thing or Arlington thing or rich, entitled people thing?

Catholic thing. Half are RWNJ. The other half are the Pope Francis types. Interestingly, the RWNJ type Catholics do not like the Pope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People are not anti-mask for not wanting young children in masks 7 hours a day. They have done it for 2 years now. While public schools kids were at home and unmasked on a computer, these kids were all in masks all day. They feel after 2 years and vaccinations available to all, there needs to be an end, as there are other consequences.

Yes and end when numbers are much lower. This is not the time.

[Anonymous]

I wrote to the diocese to share my opinion. Suggest all do the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People are not anti-mask for not wanting young children in masks 7 hours a day. They have done it for 2 years now. While public schools kids were at home and unmasked on a computer, these kids were all in masks all day. They feel after 2 years and vaccinations available to all, there needs to be an end, as there are other consequences.

Right. And the time for that should be after Omicron has blown through. Not while we have extremely high transmission.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wrote to the diocese to share my opinion. Suggest all do the same.

I did too. So happy!

[Anonymous]

I am reminded of the posts late summer 2020 and all of the people commenting on parochial schools and their push to open schools when all the public’s remained closed.

For what is is worth, my DC will keep their mask on for 2-4 more weeks. After that, we are going to gladly put them in our pocket and replace them with a smile.

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Anonymous wrote:Us DCUMers know the truth. We cannot be sheeple and we will not let mask mandates control us.

Great point since nobody on DCUM focuses on keeping up with the Joneses.

That's an easy tell that you are a follower reading from a tired, self-righteous script. We're trying to keep in person teacher lead instruction intact in spite of US having 800K cases yesterday with 2,800 deaths. Please report back to us on how hospital staff is swamped, ICU beds are scarce, elective surgeries have been delayed, etc all due to the influx of patients being rolled in with mask injuries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am reminded of the posts late summer 2020 and all of the people commenting on parochial schools and their push to open schools when all the public’s remained closed.

For what is is worth, my DC will keep their mask on for 2-4 more weeks. After that, we are going to gladly put them in our pocket and replace them with a smile.

I was in favor of the schools being in person. I sent my kids even though we had a virtual option. We still have a responsibility to reduce the burden while cases are very high. That people are so black and white in their thinking is terrible. Masks have a place when cases are high. We should adjust when cases are low. And be ready to utilize them again (along with other mitigation techniques) should cases go up again after Omicron.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am reminded of the posts late summer 2020 and all of the people commenting on parochial schools and their push to open schools when all the public’s remained closed.

For what is is worth, my DC will keep their mask on for 2-4 more weeks. After that, we are going to gladly put them in our pocket and replace them with a smile.

I was in favor of the schools being in person. I sent my kids even though we had a virtual option. We still have a responsibility to reduce the burden while cases are very high. That people are so black and white in their thinking is terrible. Masks have a place when cases are high. We should adjust when cases are low. And be ready to utilize them again (along with other mitigation techniques) should cases go up again after Omicron.

100%! Also, for all people who say masks will not protect them, I believe mass mask-wearing was done to avoid people from giving it to others. When unmasked kids get their teachers sick, I hope parents will sign up to sub and babysit students at school. Yes, babysit, because that is what will happen.

[Anonymous]

I don’t disagree- which is why we will stay masked for a few more weeks until surge drops. We will also keep masks clean and handy for when they need to be used again. The vast majority of the parents I know feel the same way. Just a few outliers on both ends of the spectrum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wrote to the diocese to share my opinion. Suggest all do the same.

Mail or email? Can you share the address?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am reminded of the posts late summer 2020 and all of the people commenting on parochial schools and their push to open schools when all the public’s remained closed.

For what is is worth, my DC will keep their mask on for 2-4 more weeks. After that, we are going to gladly put them in our pocket and replace them with a smile.

How sad your feel your kids aren’t currently smiling. I would check in with them as I bet they are. Kids don’t have a problem with masks…parents do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are not anti-mask for not wanting young children in masks 7 hours a day. They have done it for 2 years now. While public schools kids were at home and unmasked on a computer, these kids were all in masks all day. They feel after 2 years and vaccinations available to all, there needs to be an end, as there are other consequences.

Right. And the time for that should be after Omicron has blown through. Not while we have extremely high transmission.

Indeed. And they should come back if there’s a future spike.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are not anti-mask for not wanting young children in masks 7 hours a day. They have done it for 2 years now. While public schools kids were at home and unmasked on a computer, these kids were all in masks all day. They feel after 2 years and vaccinations available to all, there needs to be an end, as there are other consequences.

Right. And the time for that should be after Omicron has blown through. Not while we have extremely high transmission.

Indeed. And they should come back if there’s a future spike.

100%. This may be an ongoing thing we need to learn to live with.