Building on ACPS Virtual Thread--what will the fall be like? Best guesses?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the ACPS teachers, are you not allowed to open the window in your classroom?

Someone posted on Facebook that they were not allowed to because it would overwhelm the ancient crappy HVAC systems.

You make the assumption that all of the teachers have windows... there are many teachers who don't have windows. We are however able to open windows whenever we want.

Not in ACPS you're not.

Yeah. That isn't equitable. Stop opening the windows.

[Anonymous]

Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was suprirsed by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was suprirsed by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.

ACPS has been anti-science for months. They aren't going to change direction.

There is no way there will be five day in person in the fall. But there will be five day at both SB Chair Alderton's and Hutchings' kids' private schools in the fall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was suprirsed by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.

We've known for a year now that ACPS doesn't want kids back in school. They don't want to do anything hard - even though kids in school learning is pretty much their only job.

I'm not surprised, Dr. Haering from AHD thinks ACPS needs to be held to a higher "gold standard" instead of the 3 feet he's approved for private school kids. Gives Dr Hutchings the cover he needs to keep schools closed. Not really sure what ax to grind Dr Haering has against public school children though - he has to know by now that if he even whispers that ACPS should do something, Dr. Hutchings will follow suit. Surely he could be a bit more responsible with his words - or, you know, as a supposed medical professional, follow CDC guidelines. But this is Alexandria, this is the toilet we live in, and since the school board is incapable of holding ACPS accountable, we just have to get used to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was suprirsed by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.

We've known for a year now that ACPS doesn't want kids back in school. They don't want to do anything hard - even though kids in school learning is pretty much their only job.

I'm not surprised, Dr. Haering from AHD thinks ACPS needs to be held to a higher "gold standard" instead of the 3 feet he's approved for private school kids. Gives Dr Hutchings the cover he needs to keep schools closed. Not really sure what ax to grind Dr Haering has against public school children though - he has to know by now that if he even whispers that ACPS should do something, Dr. Hutchings will follow suit. Surely he could be a bit more responsible with his words - or, you know, as a supposed medical professional, follow CDC guidelines. But this is Alexandria, this is the toilet we live in, and since the school board is incapable of holding ACPS accountable, we just have to get used to it.

So very true.

[Anonymous]

Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was suprirsed by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.


We've known for a year now that ACPS doesn't want kids back in school. They don't want to do anything hard - even though kids in school learning is pretty much their only job.

I'm not surprised, Dr. Haering from AHD thinks ACPS needs to be held to a higher "gold standard" instead of the 3 feet he's approved for private school kids. Gives Dr Hutchings the cover he needs to keep schools closed. Not really sure what ax to grind Dr Haering has against public school children though - he has to know by now that if he even whispers that ACPS should do something, Dr. Hutchings will follow suit. Surely he could be a bit more responsible with his words - or, you know, as a supposed medical professional, follow CDC guidelines. But this is Alexandria, this is the toilet we live in, and since the school board is incapable of holding ACPS accountable, we just have to get used to it.


So very true.

This is insane. My 6th grader with relatively mild dyslexia is ok with virtual learning, but why on earth can't they bring more kids with significant disabilities back? Or younger kids? I can't believe it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was suprirsed by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.


We've known for a year now that ACPS doesn't want kids back in school. They don't want to do anything hard - even though kids in school learning is pretty much their only job.

I'm not surprised, Dr. Haering from AHD thinks ACPS needs to be held to a higher "gold standard" instead of the 3 feet he's approved for private school kids. Gives Dr Hutchings the cover he needs to keep schools closed. Not really sure what ax to grind Dr Haering has against public school children though - he has to know by now that if he even whispers that ACPS should do something, Dr. Hutchings will follow suit. Surely he could be a bit more responsible with his words - or, you know, as a supposed medical professional, follow CDC guidelines. But this is Alexandria, this is the toilet we live in, and since the school board is incapable of holding ACPS accountable, we just have to get used to it.


So very true.

This is insane. My 6th grader with relatively mild dyslexia is ok with virtual learning, but why on earth can't they bring more kids with significant disabilities back? Or younger kids? I can't believe it.

It is insane but I have no trouble believing it. Central Office/Hutchings/SB have made their position very clear this year by their inaction and by dragging their feet even when forced to open to a few kids.

I think that people have allowed themselves to be strung along by ACPS and the SB. They've allowed their vision to be clouded by their hope for opening at the next calendar milestone. Hutchings said kids won't be back in person in the fall unless he gets more money. He's holding the kids hostage. What additional information do parents need? Hutchings said it and the SB didn't say a word.

It's too late to get kids into private or parochial but people need to be practical and start working on alternatives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was surprised by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.

We've known for a year now that ACPS doesn't want kids back in school. They don't want to do anything hard - even though kids in school learning is pretty much their only job.

I'm not surprised, Dr. Haering from AHD thinks ACPS needs to be held to a higher "gold standard" instead of the 3 feet he's approved for private school kids. Gives Dr Hutchings the cover he needs to keep schools closed. Not really sure what ax to grind Dr Haering has against public school children though - he has to know by now that if he even whispers that ACPS should do something, Dr. Hutchings will follow suit. Surely he could be a bit more responsible with his words - or, you know, as a supposed medical professional, follow CDC guidelines. But this is Alexandria, this is the toilet we live in, and since the school board is incapable of holding ACPS accountable, we just have to get used to it.


So very true.

This is insane. My 6th grader with relatively mild dyslexia is ok with virtual learning, but why on earth can't they bring more kids with significant disabilities back? Or younger kids? I can't believe it.

It is insane but I have no trouble believing it. Central Office/Hutchings/SB have made their position very clear this year by their inaction and by dragging their feet even when forced to open to a few kids.

I think that people have allowed themselves to be strung along by ACPS and the SB. They've allowed their vision to be clouded by their hope for opening at the next calendar milestone. Hutchings said kids won't be back in person in the fall unless he gets more money. He's holding the kids hostage. What additional information do parents need? Hutchings said it and the SB didn't say a word.

It's too late to get kids into private or parochial but people need to be practical and start working on alternatives.

I'm embarrased for our city.

[Anonymous]

It’s almost unforgivable how they cast aside students with disabilities for almost an entire school year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts on ACPS sticking to the 6 feet rule rather than the CDC guidance of 3 feet of separation? I was surprised by this, even though I know by this point I shouldn't be. I'm disappointed. Not sure what this means for fall, if anything.

We've known for a year now that ACPS doesn't want kids back in school. They don't want to do anything hard - even though kids in school learning is pretty much their only job.

I'm not surprised, Dr. Haering from AHD thinks ACPS needs to be held to a higher "gold standard" instead of the 3 feet he's approved for private school kids. Gives Dr Hutchings the cover he needs to keep schools closed. Not really sure what ax to grind Dr Haering has against public school children though - he has to know by now that if he even whispers that ACPS should do something, Dr. Hutchings will follow suit. Surely he could be a bit more responsible with his words - or, you know, as a supposed medical professional, follow CDC guidelines. But this is Alexandria, this is the toilet we live in, and since the school board is incapable of holding ACPS accountable, we just have to get used to it.


So very true.

This is insane. My 6th grader with relatively mild dyslexia is ok with virtual learning, but why on earth can't they bring more kids with significant disabilities back? Or younger kids? I can't believe it.

It is insane but I have no trouble believing it. Central Office/Hutchings/SB have made their position very clear this year by their inaction and by dragging their feet even when forced to open to a few kids.

I think that people have allowed themselves to be strung along by ACPS and the SB. They've allowed their vision to be clouded by their hope for opening at the next calendar milestone. Hutchings said kids won't be back in person in the fall unless he gets more money. He's holding the kids hostage. What additional information do parents need? Hutchings said it and the SB didn't say a word.

It's too late to get kids into private or parochial but people need to be practical and start working on alternatives.

I'm embarrased for our city.

The real embarrassment should come when the SB incumbents are all re-elected and they re-up Hutching's contract at the end of the year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s almost unforgivable how they cast aside students with disabilities for almost an entire school year.

Not almost. It is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the ACPS teachers, are you not allowed to open the window in your classroom?

Someone posted on Facebook that they were not allowed to because it would overwhelm the ancient crappy HVAC systems.

You make the assumption that all of the teachers have windows... there are many teachers who don't have windows. We are however able to open windows whenever we want.

Not in ACPS you're not.

LOL. Where do you get this information? Maybe its different from school to school, but tell you what..you drive by and I will wave to you from my open window.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the ACPS teachers, are you not allowed to open the window in your classroom?

Someone posted on Facebook that they were not allowed to because it would overwhelm the ancient crappy HVAC systems.

You make the assumption that all of the teachers have windows... there are many teachers who don't have windows. We are however able to open windows whenever we want.

Not in ACPS you're not.

LOL. Where do you get this information? Maybe its different from school to school, but tell you what..you drive by and I will wave to you from my open window.

I got it from ACPS:
"Based on these noted considerations, we are not recommending opening windows within classrooms/throughout the facility, as this brings in unfiltered air with more particulates, pollens, etc. into the interior spaces and destabilizes the air balance and relative humidity levels. This cross contaminates the filtered and outside air and can elevate moisture levels, increasing the risk of mold growth."

HVAC FAQ
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/3629

[Anonymous]

Mayor finally said open the schools.

https://www.alxnow.com/2021/04/08/new-alexandria-mayor-wants-schools-to-fully-open-acps-says-it-wont-happen-this-year/?mc_cid=b4db6ea852&mc_eid=5e8852a8b3

[Anonymous]

Wilson is an idiot. Why would anyone care what he says?