Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 14:03     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
The Test Yourself program are PCR tests that you do at home and drop into a collection box. The test is sent to a lab for processing.

The antigen rapid tests are also one you do at home, and you process the result in your home in 15 minutes. Not as accurate and dependable as the PCR tests but are good enough for the purpose of getting kids and staff back into the school.

Pick up your rapid tests at your child's school on Jan 3 or 4. Administer your child's test on Jan 4 and enter the results in the online portal: dcps.dc.gov/safereturn
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:58     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Why can't they test at school? I'm in a position to test my kids and upload, but I am sure many families are not.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:50     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I looked at the instructions on the Test Yourself DC website. Looks like there is a 3-5 day turnaround on results if you pick up a test at a library location.

Confused about why that is part of the instructions -- if a kid used that test on Jan 4, they likely would not have results in time to return Jan 5, right?


No, they just want rapid tests you can do at home. 15 mins.


And are the 15 minute tests available from the Test Yourself locations?



Thank you!!

Yes. And they will be available to pick up at your school on 1/3 and 1/4.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:46     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I looked at the instructions on the Test Yourself DC website. Looks like there is a 3-5 day turnaround on results if you pick up a test at a library location.

Confused about why that is part of the instructions -- if a kid used that test on Jan 4, they likely would not have results in time to return Jan 5, right?


No, they just want rapid tests you can do at home. 15 mins.


And are the 15 minute tests available from the Test Yourself locations?



Yes. And they will be available to pick up at your school on 1/3 and 1/4.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:44     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I looked at the instructions on the Test Yourself DC website. Looks like there is a 3-5 day turnaround on results if you pick up a test at a library location.

Confused about why that is part of the instructions -- if a kid used that test on Jan 4, they likely would not have results in time to return Jan 5, right?


No, they just want rapid tests you can do at home. 15 mins.


And are the 15 minute tests available from the Test Yourself locations?

Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:37     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:I looked at the instructions on the Test Yourself DC website. Looks like there is a 3-5 day turnaround on results if you pick up a test at a library location.

Confused about why that is part of the instructions -- if a kid used that test on Jan 4, they likely would not have results in time to return Jan 5, right?


No, they just want rapid tests you can do at home. 15 mins.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:33     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The overwhelming majority of parents will do nothing and just send their kids in the same way they normally would.


Right. Hence the S show. But in theory they will then have to test outisde before allowed in.


Probably, what happen in all the title I schools where ES students just show up because their parents never got the message? Are they going to turn away second graders whose parents just drop them like normal?


No, as the PP stated, they will administer rapid tests on site. We go to a Title 1 and the PTA is already talking about this. Also, based on prior experience, I expect our teachers will be doing more direct outreach to families to make sure they know and can come get a rapid test on Monday or Tuesday. We take care of each other at these schools.


I felt like the PTA never did a good job connecting with people outside of its demographic in my Title 1 experience.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:32     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
I looked at the instructions on the Test Yourself DC website. Looks like there is a 3-5 day turnaround on results if you pick up a test at a library location.

Confused about why that is part of the instructions -- if a kid used that test on Jan 4, they likely would not have results in time to return Jan 5, right?
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:30     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The overwhelming majority of parents will do nothing and just send their kids in the same way they normally would.


Right. Hence the S show. But in theory they will then have to test outisde before allowed in.


Probably, what happen in all the title I schools where ES students just show up because their parents never got the message? Are they going to turn away second graders whose parents just drop them like normal?


No, as the PP stated, they will administer rapid tests on site. We go to a Title 1 and the PTA is already talking about this. Also, based on prior experience, I expect our teachers will be doing more direct outreach to families to make sure they know and can come get a rapid test on Monday or Tuesday. We take care of each other at these schools.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:28     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The overwhelming majority of parents will do nothing and just send their kids in the same way they normally would.


Right. Hence the S show. But in theory they will then have to test outisde before allowed in.


Probably, what happen in all the title I schools where ES students just show up because their parents never got the message? Are they going to turn away second graders whose parents just drop them like normal?
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:24     Subject: Re:DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:Here’s my prediction: the site will crash on Tuesday when everyone goes to upload their results.


Ugh. Probably.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:23     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Anonymous wrote:The overwhelming majority of parents will do nothing and just send their kids in the same way they normally would.


Right. Hence the S show. But in theory they will then have to test outisde before allowed in.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:23     Subject: Re:DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
Here’s my prediction: the site will crash on Tuesday when everyone goes to upload their results.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:22     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
The overwhelming majority of parents will do nothing and just send their kids in the same way they normally would.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2021 13:21     Subject: DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4
This is the major thing parents need to do- go get a rapid test from your school or one you already have, test on 1/4 (no earlier) and upload results HERE https://dcps.dc.gov/safereturn to attend school 1/5.

I hope the message gets through via school communications, because it was kind of buried in the press conference today.