APS - outdoor lunch?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Eating outside is not the same as playing outside. It’s annoying AF to be one place eating when it’s hot and muggy and bugs attracted to the food. All for outdoor lunch for the approx 6 weeks in DC when it makes sense. But kids need to also have an option to eat inside.

I bet this is one of THOSE people who accuse those of us who are trying to avoid Covid as being overly fearful. And here they are, afraid of muggy weather and a few bugs!

Trying to avoid COVID after 2 1/2 years is completely whacko. It's weird, it's not like the vast majority of people in Arlington, VA, the US or Europe. So yes, it's weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Eating outside is not the same as playing outside. It’s annoying AF to be one place eating when it’s hot and muggy and bugs attracted to the food. All for outdoor lunch for the approx 6 weeks in DC when it makes sense. But kids need to also have an option to eat inside.

I bet this is one of THOSE people who accuse those of us who are trying to avoid Covid as being overly fearful. And here they are, afraid of muggy weather and a few bugs!

Trying to avoid COVID after 2 1/2 years is completely whacko. It's weird, it's not like the vast majority of people in Arlington, VA, the US or Europe. So yes, it's weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Eating outside is not the same as playing outside. It’s annoying AF to be one place eating when it’s hot and muggy and bugs attracted to the food. All for outdoor lunch for the approx 6 weeks in DC when it makes sense. But kids need to also have an option to eat inside.

I bet this is one of THOSE people who accuse those of us who are trying to avoid Covid as being overly fearful. And here they are, afraid of muggy weather and a few bugs!

Ha ha ha ha ha. Laugh out loud funny. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Eating outside is not the same as playing outside. It’s annoying AF to be one place eating when it’s hot and muggy and bugs attracted to the food. All for outdoor lunch for the approx 6 weeks in DC when it makes sense. But kids need to also have an option to eat inside.

I bet this is one of THOSE people who accuse those of us who are trying to avoid Covid as being overly fearful. And here they are, afraid of muggy weather and a few bugs!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Today is a beautiful day. We’d be eating outside if my kids were home. When at work, I eat outside.

Outdoor lunch is about fresh air, nature, and it is quieter. Fluorescent lights v sunlight and sky.

Schools need to encourage time outside every time possible, including lessons. When weather ok, lunch is perfect block for that.

Kids can handle a little weather when they eat. What about all that talk of kids and grit?

There should be tables and sun protection. Some APS schools have that.

But most schools and parents resist change, unless there is an app for it.

I agree that more outside time is great for kids. I’ve hoped that it was something that sticks around long-term.

Along when wearing masks when sick. Look at how flu was knocked out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

What budget cuts? What budget cuts are targeted that heavily at Williamsburg? Was it less teachers due to lower enrollment? This makes no sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

Kids will get in trouble indoors or outdoors if they are troublemakers! You can’t say outdoor lunch was the culprit!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

Kids will get in trouble indoors or outdoors if they are troublemakers! You can’t say outdoor lunch was the culprit!

Williamsburg has a disproportionate number of a-hole boys for sure. That's the culprit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

Kids will get in trouble indoors or outdoors if they are troublemakers! You can’t say outdoor lunch was the culprit!

I didn't say it was the culprit, WMS said it was the culprit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

What budget cuts? What budget cuts are targeted that heavily at Williamsburg? Was it less teachers due to lower enrollment? This makes no sense.

Great question for you to ask at the upcoming PTA meeting. I urge you to attend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

What budget cuts? What budget cuts are targeted that heavily at Williamsburg? Was it less teachers due to lower enrollment? This makes no sense.

Great question for you to ask at the upcoming PTA meeting. I urge you to attend.

I don't have children at Williamsburg so won't be doing that. I have a child at another middle school. And what does the PTA have to do with explaining APS "budget cuts" and staffing?

What makes no sense is acting like Williamsburg was somehow targeted for "budget cuts", which I'm guessing is not a fully accurate portrayal of the situation.

Other middle schools are managing to supervise outdoor lunch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

What budget cuts? What budget cuts are targeted that heavily at Williamsburg? Was it less teachers due to lower enrollment? This makes no sense.

Great question for you to ask at the upcoming PTA meeting. I urge you to attend.

I don't have children at Williamsburg so won't be doing that. I have a child at another middle school. And what does the PTA have to do with explaining APS "budget cuts" and staffing?

What makes no sense is acting like Williamsburg was somehow targeted for "budget cuts", which I'm guessing is not a fully accurate portrayal of the situation.

Other middle schools are managing to supervise outdoor lunch.

PTA meetings have representation from the Principal and is a forum to discuss school-wide issues.

No one acted like WMS specifically was targeted, you made that assumption for some strange reason. Parents at WMS whining about no more outdoor lunch need to understand why there is no longer outdoor lunch- lack of available teachers to supervise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swanson is continuing outdoor lunch.

Swanson actually allows them to eat indoors or outdoors I think which is ideal if you have the right setup, which they do.

I wish Williamsburg allowed them to eat outside if they want to.

+1

+2. As a wms parent, I am speaking out about asking for it to return, and I would appreciate others speaking up as well.

They just lost like 12 teachers due to budget cuts. They dont have the staff for supervision, which is needed, based off the behavior issues last year. Kids already getting in trouble outside after lunch this year!

What budget cuts? What budget cuts are targeted that heavily at Williamsburg? Was it less teachers due to lower enrollment? This makes no sense.

Great question for you to ask at the upcoming PTA meeting. I urge you to attend.

I don't have children at Williamsburg so won't be doing that. I have a child at another middle school. And what does the PTA have to do with explaining APS "budget cuts" and staffing?

What makes no sense is acting like Williamsburg was somehow targeted for "budget cuts", which I'm guessing is not a fully accurate portrayal of the situation.

Other middle schools are managing to supervise outdoor lunch.

PTA meetings have representation from the Principal and is a forum to discuss school-wide issues.

No one acted like WMS specifically was targeted, you made that assumption for some strange reason. Parents at WMS whining about no more outdoor lunch need to understand why there is no longer outdoor lunch- lack of available teachers to supervise.

Portraying it as "budget cuts" rather than what it likely is which is losing teachers due to lower enrollment is in fact misleading. Budget cuts as a general rule are very much targeted. So not a strange assumption.