I’m getting nervous about school because of delta

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

Ha, yeah...'reset' is code for "where is our DL-for-all?" The difference is that these schools forced to close down are doing it temporarily to "flatten the curve" or "reset" if you will. They'll be right back in-person in a few weeks. I believe FCPS would behave likewise. I.e., you're not getting "DL-for-all" for the entire next school year.

I have a senior and want her in school unless kids are bleeding from their eyeballs. To me “reset” means updating quarantining protocols and clarifying for parents (with FCHD) when kids will quarantine. Does my asymptomatic + kid have to miss 2 weeks of school? Does a “close contact”? What’s a close contact for a vaxxed kid with masks? Someone at her lunch table? If kids get delta once and are exposed, do we start over? And if so, she’s carrying 5 APs this year. There needs to be a better plan communicated for keeping on top of school work than, “like an ordinary sick day”. It’s very unusual for kids to be out sick for 2 weeks. Is there going to be an asynchronous recording of classes to watch, or ???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

This is what I love about DCUM. The PP is saying, "and we didn't open at all which is just ridiculous." I don't know which year you're referring to but in fact we were open last year from March on.

I meant we didn’t open at the start of the year. And yes it was pretty ridiculous that we didn’t open for real until March.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Thank god for SB 1303, because all of you distance learning nutters are insane. Keep your kids locked in the basement and home school. My kids need school.

I don’t think anyone wants DL. They just want information on how things will be handled if wide swathes of the school population become sick .

This! Hope for the best and plan for the worst. Everyone but psychopaths wants this to work. But if it doesn’t? Then what? FCPS being so awesome at reacting to unforeseen circumstances (/s).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

Ha, yeah...'reset' is code for "where is our DL-for-all?" The difference is that these schools forced to close down are doing it temporarily to "flatten the curve" or "reset" if you will. They'll be right back in-person in a few weeks. I believe FCPS would behave likewise. I.e., you're not getting "DL-for-all" for the entire next school year.

I have a senior and want her in school unless kids are bleeding from their eyeballs. To me “reset” means updating quarantining protocols and clarifying for parents (with FCHD) when kids will quarantine. Does my asymptomatic + kid have to miss 2 weeks of school? Does a “close contact”? What’s a close contact for a vaxxed kid with masks? Someone at her lunch table? If kids get delta once and are exposed, do we start over? And if so, she’s carrying 5 APs this year. There needs to be a better plan communicated for keeping on top of school work than, “like an ordinary sick day”. It’s very unusual for kids to be out sick for 2 weeks. Is there going to be an asynchronous recording of classes to watch, or ???

The theme of your 'reset' is fair. There are others here that would like to see everything shut down for everybody.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

This is what I love about DCUM. The PP is saying, "and we didn't open at all which is just ridiculous." I don't know which year you're referring to but in fact we were open last year from March on.

I meant we didn’t open at the start of the year. And yes it was pretty ridiculous that we didn’t open for real until March.

Let's not kid ourselves...we weren't open "for real" last year. Hybrid, while better that DL, is a poor substitute for real in-person learning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank god for SB 1303, because all of you distance learning nutters are insane. Keep your kids locked in the basement and home school. My kids need school.

I don’t think anyone wants DL. They just want information on how things will be handled if wide swathes of the school population become sick .

This! Hope for the best and plan for the worst. Everyone but psychopaths wants this to work. But if it doesn’t? Then what? FCPS being so awesome at reacting to unforeseen circumstances (/s).

Totally agree. Especially watching how delta is unfolding in FL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank god for SB 1303, because all of you distance learning nutters are insane. Keep your kids locked in the basement and home school. My kids need school.

+1. I am right there with you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

Ha, yeah...'reset' is code for "where is our DL-for-all?" The difference is that these schools forced to close down are doing it temporarily to "flatten the curve" or "reset" if you will. They'll be right back in-person in a few weeks. I believe FCPS would behave likewise. I.e., you're not getting "DL-for-all" for the entire next school year.

I have a senior and want her in school unless kids are bleeding from their eyeballs. To me “reset” means updating quarantining protocols and clarifying for parents (with FCHD) when kids will quarantine. Does my asymptomatic + kid have to miss 2 weeks of school? Does a “close contact”? What’s a close contact for a vaxxed kid with masks? Someone at her lunch table? If kids get delta once and are exposed, do we start over? And if so, she’s carrying 5 APs this year. There needs to be a better plan communicated for keeping on top of school work than, “like an ordinary sick day”. It’s very unusual for kids to be out sick for 2 weeks. Is there going to be an asynchronous recording of classes to watch, or ???

The theme of your 'reset' is fair. There are others here that would like to see everything shut down for everybody.

And I want to know FCPS realizes that absences and exposures will be higher this year, and has a plan. Some communication would be nice. People keep posting to look at the FAQs. But you senior is missing two weeks of school with a very heavy academic load (while feeling 100% fine) and the plan is “talk to the teacher” is frankly not okay, given the likely number of absences. Some teachers are great under these circumstances. And some as a**holes. I’d feel a lot better if there was protected makeup time, teachers taping classes and emailing kids, CARES money going for tutors to meet with kids in quarantine (virtually) and help them stay caught up— something.

If I had an ES kid, I’d want more detail on quarantine and illness procedures, because you clearly can’t get a babysitter for a COVId + kid, and You need to be able to plan for my job this fall. Or maybe all the ES parents are fine with your kid being sent home for two weeks on no notice, with no ability to get childcare?

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

Ha, yeah...'reset' is code for "where is our DL-for-all?" The difference is that these schools forced to close down are doing it temporarily to "flatten the curve" or "reset" if you will. They'll be right back in-person in a few weeks. I believe FCPS would behave likewise. I.e., you're not getting "DL-for-all" for the entire next school year.

I have a senior and want her in school unless kids are bleeding from their eyeballs. To me “reset” means updating quarantining protocols and clarifying for parents (with FCHD) when kids will quarantine. Does my asymptomatic + kid have to miss 2 weeks of school? Does a “close contact”? What’s a close contact for a vaxxed kid with masks? Someone at her lunch table? If kids get delta once and are exposed, do we start over? And if so, she’s carrying 5 APs this year. There needs to be a better plan communicated for keeping on top of school work than, “like an ordinary sick day”. It’s very unusual for kids to be out sick for 2 weeks. Is there going to be an asynchronous recording of classes to watch, or ???

You need to tell Brabrand, Ivey, your regional superintendent, and your school board member that they must give families a plan star. The lack of a solid plan is frustrating to everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

Ha, yeah...'reset' is code for "where is our DL-for-all?" The difference is that these schools forced to close down are doing it temporarily to "flatten the curve" or "reset" if you will. They'll be right back in-person in a few weeks. I believe FCPS would behave likewise. I.e., you're not getting "DL-for-all" for the entire next school year.

I have a senior and want her in school unless kids are bleeding from their eyeballs. To me “reset” means updating quarantining protocols and clarifying for parents (with FCHD) when kids will quarantine. Does my asymptomatic + kid have to miss 2 weeks of school? Does a “close contact”? What’s a close contact for a vaxxed kid with masks? Someone at her lunch table? If kids get delta once and are exposed, do we start over? And if so, she’s carrying 5 APs this year. There needs to be a better plan communicated for keeping on top of school work than, “like an ordinary sick day”. It’s very unusual for kids to be out sick for 2 weeks. Is there going to be an asynchronous recording of classes to watch, or ???

Thank you! This is the kind of information we need. Why is everyone translating my anxiety to “She wants DL.” I don’t! I want plans and specifics in place so we can AVOID DL. Jesus!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do have a okan. It's to open schools with masks and everything else normal until and if kids and teachers start dropping like flies. Not sure what else you want to hear? They have a plan, now it's up to principals to start implementing their individual school set ups.

There are school districts in the south that were open ALL of last year that are now being forced to go virtual. Delta is different.

Francis Collins yesterday:

"This is really a different virus than last year, and everything we learned about COVID a year ago, you got to sort of hit the reset button on now how we need to react to it," Collins said.”

Where is the reset button FCPS???

Reset for what? You want to have another virtual year?

We have to stop comparing to other schools. These schools did have to close last year for times. Do you remember the famous picture last year of a crowded Georgia high school hallway and then they went virtual for a few weeks?

The reality is that in THIS AREA private and catholic schools were open all year even with quarantine or disturbances. And we didn’t open at all which is just ridiculous. We need to be open this year.

Ha, yeah...'reset' is code for "where is our DL-for-all?" The difference is that these schools forced to close down are doing it temporarily to "flatten the curve" or "reset" if you will. They'll be right back in-person in a few weeks. I believe FCPS would behave likewise. I.e., you're not getting "DL-for-all" for the entire next school year.

I have a senior and want her in school unless kids are bleeding from their eyeballs. To me “reset” means updating quarantining protocols and clarifying for parents (with FCHD) when kids will quarantine. Does my asymptomatic + kid have to miss 2 weeks of school? Does a “close contact”? What’s a close contact for a vaxxed kid with masks? Someone at her lunch table? If kids get delta once and are exposed, do we start over? And if so, she’s carrying 5 APs this year. There needs to be a better plan communicated for keeping on top of school work than, “like an ordinary sick day”. It’s very unusual for kids to be out sick for 2 weeks. Is there going to be an asynchronous recording of classes to watch, or ???

You need to tell Brabrand, Ivey, your regional superintendent, and your school board member that they must give families a plan star. The lack of a solid plan is frustrating to everyone.

Because they GAF what parents think? (spoiler alert: nope).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank god for SB 1303, because all of you distance learning nutters are insane. Keep your kids locked in the basement and home school. My kids need school.

I doubt there are many “distance learning” nutters on this board. Don’t create a straw man, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank god for SB 1303, because all of you distance learning nutters are insane. Keep your kids locked in the basement and home school. My kids need school.

I doubt there are many “distance learning” nutters on this board. Don’t create a straw man, please.

There aren't many compared to last year...but they're here and they're loud.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank god for SB 1303, because all of you distance learning nutters are insane. Keep your kids locked in the basement and home school. My kids need school.

Sounds like you're really talking about your needs, and not necessarily the needs of your kids. Calm down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank god for SB 1303, because all of you distance learning nutters are insane. Keep your kids locked in the basement and home school. My kids need school.

I don’t think anyone wants DL. They just want information on how things will be handled if wide swathes of the school population become sick .

This! Hope for the best and plan for the worst. Everyone but psychopaths wants this to work. But if it doesn’t? Then what? FCPS being so awesome at reacting to unforeseen circumstances (/s).

FCPS is not completely useless. After all, there are still a few schools to rename...