Dcps and dcpcs vaccine plans for staff

[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.

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[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.

Also a teacher and everyone on my team traveled/ hosted/ saw family for the holidays. I don’t know one single teacher at the school who spent time with just the nuclear family.

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I did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did.

So did I.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The federal government didn't order enough vaccine. Even if the new administration orders more in January it will be many more months for production to catch up to need. Likely summer or even fall before teachers and all dcps staff have access.
I want to know if we are going to be able to ensure everyone working with kids gets the vaccine. Unless they have a actual medical reason we are a high risk family and can't risk kids being in class with adults that refuses to get the vaccine.

DCPS is not going to mandate a vaccine. They have already stated that.

I’m a DCPS teacher and I won’t be taking the vaccine.

Best of luck to you.

[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.

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.

Ok. I know a DCPS teacher who went to Hawaii. So hypocritical it’s laughable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

Lol at “we are in their bubble.” That is not a thing.

[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.

The same could be said for all those parents who continue to take vacations, go skiing, eat out, work out in gyms, let their kids socialize and attend sports BUT complain about why numbers are going up and schools aren't open.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I did.

So did I.

So did I.

Frankly, at this stage, I really don't care.

Go for the risks, travel, meet others. After remaining COVID free, I am planning on continuing for the next three months until I get the vaccine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

Lol at “we are in their bubble.” That is not a thing.

What do you mean its not a thing. People are divorced, kids live in two homes. Does the distance make the bubble LOL?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The federal government didn't order enough vaccine. Even if the new administration orders more in January it will be many more months for production to catch up to need. Likely summer or even fall before teachers and all dcps staff have access.
I want to know if we are going to be able to ensure everyone working with kids gets the vaccine. Unless they have a actual medical reason we are a high risk family and can't risk kids being in class with adults that refuses to get the vaccine.

DCPS is not going to mandate a vaccine. They have already stated that.

I’m a DCPS teacher and I won’t be taking the vaccine.

Best of luck to you.

So you care now, but have been clamoring for teachers to return to schools unvaccinated since September? And there is no way given the current numbers that all teachers will be fully vaccinated by the proposed Feb. 1 reopening. I take this as you acknowledging the very real risk of teachers being forced to return in person and contracting COVID.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did.

So did I.

So did I.

Frankly, at this stage, I really don't care.

Go for the risks, travel, meet others. After remaining COVID free, I am planning on continuing for the next three months until I get the vaccine.

+1

I want to teach in person, I have not been allowed to do so and I have no underlying conditions or risks. Do I want to get COVID? No. I will wear a mask and such but I am planning to visit friends and family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The federal government didn't order enough vaccine. Even if the new administration orders more in January it will be many more months for production to catch up to need. Likely summer or even fall before teachers and all dcps staff have access.
I want to know if we are going to be able to ensure everyone working with kids gets the vaccine. Unless they have a actual medical reason we are a high risk family and can't risk kids being in class with adults that refuses to get the vaccine.

DCPS is not going to mandate a vaccine. They have already stated that.

I’m a DCPS teacher and I won’t be taking the vaccine.

Best of luck to you.

So you care now, but have been clamoring for teachers to return to schools unvaccinated since September? And there is no way given the current numbers that all teachers will be fully vaccinated by the proposed Feb. 1 reopening. I take this as you acknowledging the very real risk of teachers being forced to return in person and contracting COVID.

Actually I don’t care. If you’re a teacher who has been claiming it’s not safe to go back this whole time, and then plan to refuse a vaccine when offered, you’re beyond help (and I’d find it depressing you were teaching my child).

[Anonymous]

As a teacher, as soon as I get both doses of the vaccine, I will go back to the classroom.

[Anonymous]

I was angry to hear that two does of the vaccine week recently dumped when no one signed up. Now they have added in a policy that anyone can have a vaccine dose that is going to be dumped anyway, so hopefully that glitch is ironed out. What an immense failure of government to set a priority population and have that mean that vaccine doses are dumped. A teacher that wanted to come back could have had those does and a dozen at risk children who otherwise would have had no chance at an education this year could have gotten one. Personally I think teachers who want the vaccine should be added to the roster immediately.