MCPS Officially announces schools opening as planned
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Anonymous
They’re not going to throw the district into virtual at the last minute. |
Anonymous
Some highlights from the article… At least 18 states and Puerto Rico have set pandemic records for new cases, according to the tally. Maryland, Ohio and Washington, D.C., also saw record hospitalizations as overall U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations rose 27%. "We are going to see the number of cases in this country rise so dramatically, we are going to have a hard time keeping everyday life operating," Dr. Michael Osterholm, an infectious disease expert at the University of Minnesota, told MSNBC. "The next month is going to be a viral blizzard," he said. "All of society is going to be pressured by this." |
Anonymous
Yeah, that’s never happened before ....LOL |
Anonymous
Staff don’t have the same choice to stay home. There aren’t subs. Your “oh well” is so selfish. Teachers are quitting because people like you think you’re entitled to them. Next year will be even more of a disaster than this year. Congratulations. |
Anonymous
I'm more inclined to think that someone low-level screwed up something silly, but can't help but laugh. This is amateur hour and it shows. |
Anonymous
Huh? Isn't that the point of vaccinations? So we can operate in larger society even when there are dangerous contagious diseases like COVID, or measles, or polio? Now its selfish to get vaccinated? |
Anonymous
You misunderstood the post. This aint “as good as it gets.” Hold onto your Covid tests, your in for a wild return to school Jan 3. !! |
Anonymous
You are right that teachers are quitting b/c of parental attitudes. So many parents in DMV care about “appearances” rather than academic progress and personal development. Teachers are routinely disrespected by parents. Mommy and daddy pass along a sense of entitlement to their kids and blame lack of achievement on the schools and the teachers. The unfortunate thing is that when the time comes for “junior” to launch, he is woefully underprepared for the real world. I spent 15 years in a classroom and learned early on to show up for the kids interested in learning. I made time for parents who were respectful and went out of my way to help their children. I could not have cared less about the students or parents who didn’t value teachers or education. They missed out because of their attitude. |
Anonymous
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Just into my staff mail:
December 30, 2021 Dear MCPS Employees We hope you have enjoyed the winter break! As we near the end of the break, we want to share some important information about the return to school. As of today, all 209 schools in MCPS are scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022, for in-person instruction. The safety of staff, students, families, and community members continues to be our top priority and we appreciate your ongoing efforts in supporting and following the strategies we have put in place to minimize the spread of the virus. We recognize that COVID-19 positive cases are rising in Montgomery County and across the country. The decision to open all schools was made after careful consideration and ongoing collaboration with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These additional measures will help us to keep schools and facilities safe: KN-95 masks will be available for all employees. Next week, all staff will be offered a KN-95 mask for their use. KN-95 masks provide a higher level of protection against the transmission of the virus, and we encourage all employees to begin using these masks. In alignment with the policies of the Montgomery County Government, staff will be offered a new KN-95 mask each week. Reminder: Masks continue to be required for all staff and students in all MCPS schools and offices. Please report positive cases. If you test positive, please notify your supervisor and report it to MCPS using this form. Get a COVID-19 test prior to returning to work if possible. Check with your healthcare provider, local clinic, pharmacy or the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to identify where and how to have your children tested. Home rapid test kits for all students and staff We learned this morning that the Montgomery County Government will be providing at-home test kits to MCPS for both students and staff within the next two weeks. More information on the distribution of these materials will be coming soon. Staff are encouraged to get a test as they return to work, especially if they have gathered in public spaces or have recently traveled during winter break. Also the following sites are available to MCPS staff free of charge. Day and Time Location Address Who can test here Mondays 2PM – 6PM Carver Educational Services Center (CESC) 850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850 Open to All MCPS Staff Wednesdays 2PM – 6PM Spring Mill Center 11721 Kemp Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 Open to All MCPS Staff Thursdays 2PM – 6PM Turkey Thicket 8401 Turkey Thicket Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Open to All MCPS Staff Testing Consent Form (complete online prior to testing)— https://www.cognitoforms.com/CIANDiagnostics1/MCPSSTAFFMarylandDepartmentOfHealthCIANDiagnosticsCOVID19StaffConsentForTestingAndReleaseOfInformation Our community as partners. All MCPS families have received a community message requesting their support in minimizing the spread of the virus. You can see that message here. Thank you for your support as we prepare for the first day of school in 2022! Montgomery County Public Schools |
Anonymous
I agree with you that it’s amateur hour. Disagree that it wasn’t intentional. |
Anonymous
| They probably realized they'd get criticized for telling the public what's up before they told teachers. Not that teachers know I bet it goes back up. |
Anonymous
DC is fully urban entity, you can’t compare it to all of MD or VA. Compare data county by county or even zip code. |
Anonymous
I live 50 feet from the DC line so not a lot of difference really. |
Anonymous
They’ve been called out for it before and yet continue to do it. They really do not care |
Anonymous
The answer to BOTH questions is NO! |