Dcps and dcpcs vaccine plans for staff

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m sure teachers will refuse the vaccine and demand never to go back. Can we fire them all yet??

No. You can't fire anybody, because you're not their employer.

[Anonymous]

And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

[Anonymous]

Let’s just hope we’re back to some semblance of normalcy next fall. Sorry you hate your kids so much that you can’t stand the thought of having them home for the rest of the school year.

And don’t talk to me about kids falling behind. The new grading policy for DCPS (that will be in place moving forward) ensures that everyone will remain behind their peers in more competitive school systems. How do you think college reps will feel about even more inflated grades?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

I haven't seen teachers traveling - only friends with a few. But I do know a family that fought and fought to get a CARES classroom because their son can't focus - two parents; big house, eye roll. And now they are traveling to LA - lots of photos and no masks.

DC requires/asks you quarantine soooooo are they quarantining now or still in LA?

If they quarantine when they get back some poor kid is losing a cares spot because their kid is in quarantine.
If they don't quarantine they could be brining Covid into a classroom and infecting DCPS staff.

One of the school admin is FB friends with them and I know she checks FB constantly so.......

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

I haven't seen teachers traveling - only friends with a few. But I do know a family that fought and fought to get a CARES classroom because their son can't focus - two parents; big house, eye roll. And now they are traveling to LA - lots of photos and no masks.

DC requires/asks you quarantine soooooo are they quarantining now or still in LA?

If they quarantine when they get back some poor kid is losing a cares spot because their kid is in quarantine.
If they don't quarantine they could be brining Covid into a classroom and infecting DCPS staff.

One of the school admin is FB friends with them and I know she checks FB constantly so.......

Our admin has talked repeatedly about a “social contract” with families. If kids mention travel, or parents post pics like PP talk about above what can be done? I’m guessing nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let’s just hope we’re back to some semblance of normalcy next fall. Sorry you hate your kids so much that you can’t stand the thought of having them home for the rest of the school year.

And don’t talk to me about kids falling behind. The new grading policy for DCPS (that will be in place moving forward) ensures that everyone will remain behind their peers in more competitive school systems. How do you think college reps will feel about even more inflated grades?

Please tell me you are not a teacher.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

I haven't seen teachers traveling - only friends with a few. But I do know a family that fought and fought to get a CARES classroom because their son can't focus - two parents; big house, eye roll. And now they are traveling to LA - lots of photos and no masks.

DC requires/asks you quarantine soooooo are they quarantining now or still in LA?

If they quarantine when they get back some poor kid is losing a cares spot because their kid is in quarantine.
If they don't quarantine they could be brining Covid into a classroom and infecting DCPS staff.

One of the school admin is FB friends with them and I know she checks FB constantly so.......

Our admin has talked repeatedly about a “social contract” with families. If kids mention travel, or parents post pics like PP talk about above what can be done? I’m guessing nothing.

I love someone is talking about the social contract. But sigh at enforcement outside of the privates who will kick you out.

I didn't really like them so more than happy to not continue the friendship. There are people where I think they aren't doing enough but it is more about risk tolerance - i.e. they send their kid to a mask daycamp. It works for their family as no one is high risk and they are making choices to NOT see high risk family as much as it hurts. Once this is over I won't stop hugging them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

Teacher here. Facebook friends with most teachers on staff and the only one I’ve seen “travel” for the holidays drove to Jersey with her kids to see her parents. All other teachers have either stayed home alone or had parents come to town.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

Teacher here. Facebook friends with most teachers on staff and the only one I’ve seen “travel” for the holidays drove to Jersey with her kids to see her parents. All other teachers have either stayed home alone or had parents come to town.

There is no difference between traveling somewhere and having others travel to you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

Teacher here. Facebook friends with most teachers on staff and the only one I’ve seen “travel” for the holidays drove to Jersey with her kids to see her parents. All other teachers have either stayed home alone or had parents come to town.

There is no difference between traveling somewhere and having others travel to you.

Isn’t this simply an added benefit of working/learning from home during a pandemic? You are able to continue working while staying safe and quarantining at home. So when you do travel (by car) to see family for the one major holiday of the year you at least have the piece of mind that you weren’t exposed to anyone with Covid. You can quite literally not leave your house for 2 weeks prior.

I think people who have their kids in CARES classrooms, travel by plane, who dine out, or who are working in-person are in a completely different scenario. These people not only risk being exposed themselves, but also risk spreading COVID to others. A different level of irresponsible.

I’m not saying it’s right in either scenario, both carry risks, and posting pictures on Facebook isn’t too bright, but...one situation is certainly safer than the other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

I think a lot of people would rather work virtually so that they can safely see their families for the holidays. Working in person would make it nearly impossible to do that. Believe it or not, for many family time comes first.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

I think a lot of people would rather work virtually so that they can safely see their families for the holidays. Working in person would make it nearly impossible to do that. Believe it or not, for many family time comes first.

Sure, why not pretend your job is effective online if that allows you to see a bit of family. It’s only some kids’ education and development that is lost.

[Anonymous]

We had family visit us. They tested and quarantined and we all saw in a big house. The only people they see indoors besides doctors and grocery workers (masked) is us. So we are in their bubble. They live about a 2 hour drive away so we don't see them regularly. We still didn't hug or sit near each other during meals - we were close enough but it just felt safer if we didn't cuddle on the couch or have the kids sit on the couch.

Going to see other family today who live an hour away - we will all stay masked; we will also stay 6 feet a part. They are giving us old clothes and toys. They have put the items outside their house and I will put them in the car - normally her husband would do this but covid we will be safe (even if its unnecessary) by having me do it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

Teacher here. Facebook friends with most teachers on staff and the only one I’ve seen “travel” for the holidays drove to Jersey with her kids to see her parents. All other teachers have either stayed home alone or had parents come to town.

There is no difference between traveling somewhere and having others travel to you.

Isn’t this simply an added benefit of working/learning from home during a pandemic? You are able to continue working while staying safe and quarantining at home. So when you do travel (by car) to see family for the one major holiday of the year you at least have the piece of mind that you weren’t exposed to anyone with Covid. You can quite literally not leave your house for 2 weeks prior.

I think people who have their kids in CARES classrooms, travel by plane, who dine out, or who are working in-person are in a completely different scenario. These people not only risk being exposed themselves, but also risk spreading COVID to others. A different level of irresponsible.

Well, many of us are doing none of the above. The public health experts say celebrate with your nuclear family only — that is what we’ve done. But we are also stuck with miserable online ‘school’ for our children even though you’d think the educational and social development of children would be deemed essential.
I’m not saying it’s right in either scenario, both carry risks, and posting pictures on Facebook isn’t too bright, but...one situation is certainly safer than the other.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And how many of these teachers that refused to teach in person are now traveling for the holidays? Frustrating to see all of these pictures on Facebook, especially from our charter school's leadership.

Teacher here. Facebook friends with most teachers on staff and the only one I’ve seen “travel” for the holidays drove to Jersey with her kids to see her parents. All other teachers have either stayed home alone or had parents come to town.

There is no difference between traveling somewhere and having others travel to you.

Isn’t this simply an added benefit of working/learning from home during a pandemic? You are able to continue working while staying safe and quarantining at home. So when you do travel (by car) to see family for the one major holiday of the year you at least have the piece of mind that you weren’t exposed to anyone with Covid. You can quite literally not leave your house for 2 weeks prior.

I think people who have their kids in CARES classrooms, travel by plane, who dine out, or who are working in-person are in a completely different scenario. These people not only risk being exposed themselves, but also risk spreading COVID to others. A different level of irresponsible.

I’m not saying it’s right in either scenario, both carry risks, and posting pictures on Facebook isn’t too bright, but...one situation is certainly safer than the other.

Well, many of us are doing none of the above. The public health experts say celebrate with your nuclear family only — that is what we’ve done. But we are also stuck with miserable online ‘school’ for our children even though you’d think the educational and social development of children would be deemed essential.