N95 Masks at Stone Ridge

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any updates on SR dropping the KN95 mask protocol and moving the girls inside to eat? Also, anyone have insight as to whether the school with drop the mask requirement altogether? My daughter is applying and I don't want her in a mask next year. Are they waiting for zero covid? Any intel on this is appreciated.

Also, I heard a rumor that students are not allowed to drink water inside a classroom but must step in the hall if they are thirsty. Is this true?

I am not sure on SR but isn’t this how you grew up? No one carried water bottles and you got a drink at the fountain between classes if you needed it. Seems fine if Sr is “forcing” girls to wait on water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any updates on SR dropping the KN95 mask protocol and moving the girls inside to eat? Also, anyone have insight as to whether the school with drop the mask requirement altogether? My daughter is applying and I don't want her in a mask next year. Are they waiting for zero covid? Any intel on this is appreciated.

Also, I heard a rumor that students are not allowed to drink water inside a classroom but must step in the hall if they are thirsty. Is this true?

I am not sure on SR but isn’t this how you grew up? No one carried water bottles and you got a drink at the fountain between classes if you needed it. Seems fine if Sr is “forcing” girls to wait on water.

It's not fine because they use filling stations now and there is no need to go in the hallway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tell us you voted for 45 without telling us you voted for 45. SMH.

As a physician in the OR we wore masks up to 10/12 hours a day in the OR and N95s when TB or other infectious cases came about. Never- Let me say it loud for those in the back of the room- NEVER, in 20 years as a physician have a seen nor heard of increased co2, decreased oxygen, headaches or whatever psychosomatic symptom you wish to attach to mask wearing.

Just home school-

The masks are going to come off. You can always wear your mask, but my kid isn't wearing hers next year when she attends. Anyone at risk should most definitely wear their KN95 or N95.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is actually a wide variety of n95/KN95/KF94/FFP2 masks out there that meet a particular regulatory standard. They all meet minimum standards for filtration, breathability, and a few other industry requirements. But they vary widely in terms of how comfortable they feel on a particular face/head and how breathable they are. DH, kids and I tried several types of masks before we each figured out what works for each of us and it turns out we wear different styles.

The 3M Aura 9205+ is very breathable, it molds to the face, and the straps are very comfortable and don't press into your head.

That's great you found a comfortable mask. You can continue to wear that mask to protect yourself if you want when the mandate is lifted.