Do you think there will be any in-person learning this spring?

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Anonymous wrote:Not if MCEA has any say in it. You can already tell from some of the posts here and on PAGES that they're planning to fight a return in the fall.

If we don't have a vaccine and you can get COVID repeatedly in person is not safe.

Well, even with a vaccine, that could mean that we can get Covid repeatedly. What difference does the vaccine make in your scenario?

It means as long as there is DL, we are continuing with it as my child already lost a parent and not worth the risk of losing another. If people acted responsibly and none of this fake social distancing when its causing the spread, then maybe we could get this under control and return. But, instead, enjoy your holidays, dining out, socializing and travel as that is really your priority vs. all our kids.

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Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, there will be in-person this spring. Coronaviruses start losing power after February anyway. Add to that tens of millions of vaccinated people (close to 100 million by the end of February), no one will be able to keep schools closed. We just need to go through a few more tough weeks. Hang in there.

Numbers are going up, not down. Its not going to lose power except if people stay home and stop all the creative social contact.

I did not say the numbers are going down now (well, strictly speaking it actually went down for the past week or so, but that's not my point). My point is, with the arrival of spring and significant number of vaccinations, our numbers will go down significantly. It does not take a genius to see that. Look at historical coronavirus statistics in northern and southern hemisphere as a function of time of the year.

There will be some vaccinations but none for kids. The only way to get numbers down is to stay home and that is not happening. We will have more surges with Christmas and New Years.

As long as you are vaccinated, you are 95% protected. Kids' vaccination is not important unless the kid herself is a high risk individual.

Kids spread the virus. Are you just picking what you want to meet your needs?

And we still don't really understand the long-term complications of the virus so yes from a public health standpoint it's a terrible idea if the numbers are high like now. However, the crazypants privileged folks don't really care and the politicians usually cave which is also the root of most of the county's real problems.

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Anonymous wrote:Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

I wouldn't chose to send my kids but I think they are making moves to open hybrid this Spring if the numbers improve. Why else would they be upgrading the HVAC in all these schools this January or fudging the metrics to make it possible even.

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Anonymous wrote:Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

I wouldn't chose to send my kids but I think they are making moves to open hybrid this Spring if the numbers improve. Why else would they be upgrading the HVAC in all these schools this January or fudging the metrics to make it possible even.

Exactly. Don't send your kids if you are not comfortable. Let those who are do so...lots of kids are suffering. Thankfully I pulled my kids out before it was too late. Good luck to you all.

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Anonymous wrote:Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

I wouldn't chose to send my kids but I think they are making moves to open hybrid this Spring if the numbers improve. Why else would they be upgrading the HVAC in all these schools this January or fudging the metrics to make it possible even.

Exactly. Don't send your kids if you are not comfortable. Let those who are do so...lots of kids are suffering. Thankfully I pulled my kids out before it was too late. Good luck to you all.

Except that will cause the continued spread so our kids will never get to go back since you are to selfish to help stop the spread. So, my kids get punished for your poor values and behavior. Only can imagine what example you set to your kids which is why they are struggling now.

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Anonymous wrote:Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

I wouldn't chose to send my kids but I think they are making moves to open hybrid this Spring if the numbers improve. Why else would they be upgrading the HVAC in all these schools this January or fudging the metrics to make it possible even.

The hvac updates are for show. Older schools don’t have hvac and will only get some portable air cleaners.

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Anonymous wrote:Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

I wouldn't chose to send my kids but I think they are making moves to open hybrid this Spring if the numbers improve. Why else would they be upgrading the HVAC in all these schools this January or fudging the metrics to make it possible even.

Exactly. Don't send your kids if you are not comfortable. Let those who are do so...lots of kids are suffering. Thankfully I pulled my kids out before it was too late. Good luck to you all.

Except that will cause the continued spread so our kids will never get to go back since you are to selfish to help stop the spread. So, my kids get punished for your poor values and behavior. Only can imagine what example you set to your kids which is why they are struggling now.

LOL, clearly you are not very well read on the incidence of spread within school settings. There is basically no spread...especially in the private schools here in MOCO. There have been only 3 cases in the past two weeks. So, yeah...we are really hurting your chances. You know what is hurting your chances? It is called MCEA, or the teacher's union in Montgomery County. Don't blame me and my kid for getting what we are entitled to. An education. Blame the ones who are too scared to go to work and teach your kids.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL, clearly you are not very well read on the incidence of spread within school settings. There is basically no spread...especially in the private schools here in MOCO. There have been only 3 cases in the past two weeks. So, yeah...we are really hurting your chances. You know what is hurting your chances? It is called MCEA, or the teacher's union in Montgomery County. Don't blame me and my kid for getting what we are entitled to. An education. Blame the ones who are too scared to go to work and teach your kids.

You forgot the "nanny, nanny, boo, boo".

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Anonymous wrote:Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

I wouldn't chose to send my kids but I think they are making moves to open hybrid this Spring if the numbers improve. Why else would they be upgrading the HVAC in all these schools this January or fudging the metrics to make it possible even.

Exactly. Don't send your kids if you are not comfortable. Let those who are do so...lots of kids are suffering. Thankfully I pulled my kids out before it was too late. Good luck to you all.

Except that will cause the continued spread so our kids will never get to go back since you are to selfish to help stop the spread. So, my kids get punished for your poor values and behavior. Only can imagine what example you set to your kids which is why they are struggling now.

LOL, clearly you are not very well read on the incidence of spread within school settings. There is basically no spread...especially in the private schools here in MOCO. There have been only 3 cases in the past two weeks. So, yeah...we are really hurting your chances. You know what is hurting your chances? It is called MCEA, or the teacher's union in Montgomery County. Don't blame me and my kid for getting what we are entitled to. An education. Blame the ones who are too scared to go to work and teach your kids.

First off, there is not testing weekly of all staff, families and students so we don't actually know the spread in privates. Many privates are hybrid or only a select group is in person which can be more easily done at a small private that has larger facilities and more money. Many schools have also not been in person since Thanksgiving to reduce spread due to families traveling.

We are happy with DL. Our children are thriving. Its actually been better than in person in many ways. Sorry you don't like your kids at home and aren't willing to support them. Pretty sad for them they have parents who think rules don't apply to them and they should have exemptions and teaching them how to be selfish and not care about others during a pandemic.

You keep telling yourself your kids are so much better in privates. A smart kid will do well anywhere and if anything come middle school MCPS has higher level classes and more opportunities. You go to private for child care and to self-segregate, which is good for the rest of us so our kids don't have to be exposed to people like you.

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There are outbreaks in privates. The issue is there isn't testing weekly for all.

https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/school-resources

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, there will be in-person this spring. Coronaviruses start losing power after February anyway. Add to that tens of millions of vaccinated people (close to 100 million by the end of February), no one will be able to keep schools closed. We just need to go through a few more tough weeks. Hang in there.

Numbers are going up, not down. Its not going to lose power except if people stay home and stop all the creative social contact.

I did not say the numbers are going down now (well, strictly speaking it actually went down for the past week or so, but that's not my point). My point is, with the arrival of spring and significant number of vaccinations, our numbers will go down significantly. It does not take a genius to see that. Look at historical coronavirus statistics in northern and southern hemisphere as a function of time of the year.

There will be some vaccinations but none for kids. The only way to get numbers down is to stay home and that is not happening. We will have more surges with Christmas and New Years.

As long as you are vaccinated, you are 95% protected. Kids' vaccination is not important unless the kid herself is a high risk individual.

Kids spread the virus. Are you just picking what you want to meet your needs?

Did I say anything about kids spreading or not spreading? You have problem understanding scientific process. Pfizer and Moderna clinical trials are performed in real world. They both conclude that if you are vaccinated, you are 95% protected from getting infected and almost 100% protected from developing serious illness IN THE PRESENCE of SPREADING PEOPLE, KIDS or NOT.

So, what will happen if we go back and kids are not vaccinated? I understand the problem and until it’s under control DL is our only safe option.

For the third time. Kids getting vaccinated is not crucial. The risk for them is really small. Teachers get vaccinated. That way even if a kid is asymptomatic, the teacher is protected.

There is a huge risk to kids and them transmitting it to others including their family. Look, we get it. You are not an involved parent who wants to get the kids out of the house so things are easier for you but don't kid yourself to think its safe for anyone. You need to protect everyone, not just teachers. I don't want my kids around yours given your lifestyle choices will put mine at risk because you are too selfish to care about transmission or other people.

You have no idea whom you are talking about. We are probably the strictest family in moco to follow quarantine for the past nine months.
On the other hand, when the subject matter is school, we realize that the benefit for in-person far outweighs its risk. So we'll send our kids as soon as MCPS opens.

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Anonymous wrote:Short answer is no, I don't think MCPS will be back. By Fall yes, as it will be harder and harder to justify.

All the people up in arms saying "We can't go back because numbers are still going up!" probably went to Montgomery county schools Numbers are going to drop. Even if we didn't have a vaccine, if we don't social distance, and if we don't wear masks...they will still drop as this wave peaks. It's partially mathematics and partially long standing virus science. Look at North Dakota, South Dakota etc.

It's amazing to me the doom and gloom on DCUM, and the lack of understanding of basic principles of science. You can see it happening already locally, the virus is peaking...and will start to decrease in the coming weeks and months. The key will be can we vaccinate enough prior to the next peak (maybe late summer?). I think the answer is yes.

I wouldn't chose to send my kids but I think they are making moves to open hybrid this Spring if the numbers improve. Why else would they be upgrading the HVAC in all these schools this January or fudging the metrics to make it possible even.

Exactly. Don't send your kids if you are not comfortable. Let those who are do so...lots of kids are suffering. Thankfully I pulled my kids out before it was too late. Good luck to you all.

Except that will cause the continued spread so our kids will never get to go back since you are to selfish to help stop the spread. So, my kids get punished for your poor values and behavior. Only can imagine what example you set to your kids which is why they are struggling now.

LOL, clearly you are not very well read on the incidence of spread within school settings. There is basically no spread...especially in the private schools here in MOCO. There have been only 3 cases in the past two weeks. So, yeah...we are really hurting your chances. You know what is hurting your chances? It is called MCEA, or the teacher's union in Montgomery County. Don't blame me and my kid for getting what we are entitled to. An education. Blame the ones who are too scared to go to work and teach your kids.

First off, there is not testing weekly of all staff, families and students so we don't actually know the spread in privates. Many privates are hybrid or only a select group is in person which can be more easily done at a small private that has larger facilities and more money. Many schools have also not been in person since Thanksgiving to reduce spread due to families traveling.

We are happy with DL. Our children are thriving. Its actually been better than in person in many ways. Sorry you don't like your kids at home and aren't willing to support them. Pretty sad for them they have parents who think rules don't apply to them and they should have exemptions and teaching them how to be selfish and not care about others during a pandemic.

You keep telling yourself your kids are so much better in privates. A smart kid will do well anywhere and if anything come middle school MCPS has higher level classes and more opportunities. You go to private for child care and to self-segregate, which is good for the rest of us so our kids don't have to be exposed to people like you.

The publics will open. You are welcome to stay in DL.

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Anonymous wrote:There are outbreaks in privates. The issue is there isn't testing weekly for all.

https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/school-resources

If you follow Montgomery County on this dashboard, there have been only 3 cases in the past two weeks. There have been very very few cases related to "outbreaks" which means two or more cases. It is such a joke that people try to claim that schools are spreading covid. They are not.

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We aren’t going back. There’s a new, more contagious strain that will knock us on our a$$es in January and February. Coupled with kids now having strokes from Covid, this will keep schools closed until at least April. By then, it will be too disruptive for k-8. And seniors would be leaving in one month.