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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent here from one of the schools opening 4 days/wk.

First, I do not begrudge anyone an in person learning opportunity.  For all those who have new or existing learning opportunities that they want--congratulations and I wish you the best of health and education.  That said, spare me the rants that my differing opinion (which is not going to impact your kids' opportunity) is ruining your life.

Here's my issues: We filled out a term 4 survey (currently all virtual) and we, with some hesitation, elected to request in person seats for our kids for the 4th term.  We did this with the understanding that the kids would be cohorted in small groups and with 6ft distancing between desks.  Now we are offered something totally different that, in my assessment, throws caution to the wind as cases are rising again, testing practices have been ridiculously reduced in the schools, variants are spreading and 75% of the kids in my kids' classes are gleefully announcing their spring break travel plans during morning meetings.

So, I am happy for those for whom this is an answer to prayers and desires.  This is not what our family signed up for and I'm not sure that with our family and life circumstances we can take on this risk.[/quote]

I believe all schools should be open, but it is important to understand that some parents have a different risk tolerance and not alienate them. Above parent: i can only encourage you to take the plunge. If the variants start to change the dynamics in schools this will become apparent and you can adjust your plans. For now the data is showing us that the masks work really well, and that school is low risk even with three feet distancing. These spring breakers may be planning a socially distanced vacation. I wouldn't do it, but they may be doing it as safely as possible and hopefully will test when they get back. The point is that your child is not likely to get covid from them at school. The first time I put my kids in school during the pandemic (I have three) I was a little freaked out, but I got over it., and you will be amazed by the benefits and how little all the hygiene rules bother them.[/quote]

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