Masking policy Arlington Diocesan Schools

[Anonymous]

Any word on whether there is going to be any kind of mandated masking policy at Arlington Diocesan schools?

With the CDC recommendation and FCPS announcing that everyone will be masked, I'm expecting this particular domino to fall if it hasn't already done so.

[Anonymous]

Hasn't fallen yet that I know if, but like you, I expect it to happen as well.

[Anonymous]

I hope it does fall to be honest.

[Anonymous]

It’s stupid; there’s no real risk to children; no evidence showing that asymptotic people spread the virus; there’s documented studies showing increase physical risks of masking (bacterial infections, etc.); and there are potential emotional and social risks to children.

Why—exactly, do elementary school children need to wear masks?

WheRe iS tHe scIencE?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s stupid; there’s no real risk to children; no evidence showing that asymptotic people spread the virus; there’s documented studies showing increase physical risks of masking (bacterial infections, etc.); and there are potential emotional and social risks to children.

Why—exactly, do elementary school children need to wear masks?

WheRe iS tHe scIencE?

Could you please provide sources for bacterial infections and other physical risks caused by mask wearing in children? This is new to me. My children wore masks all last year at a Catholic school so documented sources would be appreciated. TIA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any word on whether there is going to be any kind of mandated masking policy at Arlington Diocesan schools?

With the CDC recommendation and FCPS announcing that everyone will be masked, I'm expecting this particular domino to fall if it hasn't already done so.

I hope not. They should not follow FCPS. The schools do not compare. Lifelong families of Catholic Schools don’t want to follow FCPS on anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s stupid; there’s no real risk to children; no evidence showing that asymptotic people spread the virus; there’s documented studies showing increase physical risks of masking (bacterial infections, etc.); and there are potential emotional and social risks to children.

Why—exactly, do elementary school children need to wear masks?

WheRe iS tHe scIencE?

You watch a lot of Fox news don’t you?

[Anonymous]

I am anticipating masks in the fall. My hope is the schools will revisit the issue with their respective Dept of Health often. That ways decisions can be made in regards to the metrics in their specific area. The Diocese of Arlington is large and covers many counties (and health districts).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am anticipating masks in the fall. My hope is the schools will revisit the issue with their respective Dept of Health often. That ways decisions can be made in regards to the metrics in their specific area. The Diocese of Arlington is large and covers many counties (and health districts).

+1

My assumption is that things will be pretty much the same this year at our school as they were last year (although I'm hopeful they'll allow more mixing of the classes). I'll be really surprised if the whole school goes mask optional. I just don't see that happening considering how hard they worked to stay open last year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am anticipating masks in the fall. My hope is the schools will revisit the issue with their respective Dept of Health often. That ways decisions can be made in regards to the metrics in their specific area. The Diocese of Arlington is large and covers many counties (and health districts).

+1

My assumption is that things will be pretty much the same this year at our school as they were last year (although I'm hopeful they'll allow more mixing of the classes). I'll be really surprised if the whole school goes mask optional. I just don't see that happening considering how hard they worked to stay open last year.

I hope that year 2 our school focusing less on “staying open” and more on students emotional, social and academic kids needs. For every child that says they are fine with masks there is another that is quietly suffering in one way or another.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am anticipating masks in the fall. My hope is the schools will revisit the issue with their respective Dept of Health often. That ways decisions can be made in regards to the metrics in their specific area. The Diocese of Arlington is large and covers many counties (and health districts).

+1

My assumption is that things will be pretty much the same this year at our school as they were last year (although I'm hopeful they'll allow more mixing of the classes). I'll be really surprised if the whole school goes mask optional. I just don't see that happening considering how hard they worked to stay open last year.

I hope that year 2 our school focusing less on “staying open” and more on students emotional, social and academic kids needs. For every child that says they are fine with masks there is another that is quietly suffering in one way or another.

Lol. Ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am anticipating masks in the fall. My hope is the schools will revisit the issue with their respective Dept of Health often. That ways decisions can be made in regards to the metrics in their specific area. The Diocese of Arlington is large and covers many counties (and health districts).

+1

My assumption is that things will be pretty much the same this year at our school as they were last year (although I'm hopeful they'll allow more mixing of the classes). I'll be really surprised if the whole school goes mask optional. I just don't see that happening considering how hard they worked to stay open last year.

I hope that year 2 our school focusing less on “staying open” and more on students emotional, social and academic kids needs. For every child that says they are fine with masks there is another that is quietly suffering in one way or another.

Suffering in masks?! If a young child is “suffering” in their car seat, do you advocate for them riding in a car without one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s stupid; there’s no real risk to children; no evidence showing that asymptotic people spread the virus; there’s documented studies showing increase physical risks of masking (bacterial infections, etc.); and there are potential emotional and social risks to children.

Why—exactly, do elementary school children need to wear masks?

WheRe iS tHe scIencE?

Here’s your science!

“The C.D.C.’s new masking advice was based in part on data showing that the virus can thrive in the airways of vaccinated people. The findings are expected on Friday.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/health/cdc-masks-vaccinated-transmission.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s stupid; there’s no real risk to children; no evidence showing that asymptotic people spread the virus; there’s documented studies showing increase physical risks of masking (bacterial infections, etc.); and there are potential emotional and social risks to children.

Why—exactly, do elementary school children need to wear masks?

WheRe iS tHe scIencE?

Indeed there is evidence pointing to what I’ve bolded.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/cdc-mask-decision-stunning-findings-cape-cod-beach/story?id=79148102

[Anonymous]

I thought the weirdly capitalized poster was being sarcastic.

Otherwise… well, it would make sense for science-denying families to go to such schools!