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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why will the fall be grueling?[/quote]

Getting kids used to routines and procedures of being in school again who havent been in school for a year. [/quote]
Indeed. With just the few kids back so far, it's been a struggle getting them back in the school routine the last couple months, and some still haven't really gotten it.[/quote]

Are you talking about early elementary? Because after a few years of school, kids know exactly what they're supposed to be doing in class and a pandemic really isn't going to make them forget that. 6th and 9th are transition years to much larger buildings, multiple teachers and higher expectations, but apart from those specific grades, there's nothing grueling about returning to normal.

However, everyone needs a break this summer.
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PP, have you been working from home for the past year? Let’s assume so - how do you feel about going back into the office and getting used to doing things differently? How about the metro? What about the elevator? Do you think you might be tired out? What if half your office is still working from home and you have to work out new ways of doing things? How about you got into a routine at home and now are trying to remember how  you did laundry and dropped off the kids with your commute and being out of the house all day? It’s an adjustment! For everyone but particularly for kids. Every year after the summer kids need time to settle into the routine. This year those issues will be magnified.[/quote]

What does any of this mean for summer school?  Sure, kids need a break and balance.  MCPS summer school is three week.  They aren't going to do much.  You can do a mix of breaks, travel, summer camps and summer school and still have time to spare.

Kids will be fine.  If you cannot adapt as a parent and can afford it, hire someone to do the daily parenting for you.  You are overly dramatic and making excuses.[/quote]

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