Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 12:18     Subject: APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There’s no way we’ll be virtual again. I think it’s clear this county (this country, really) can’t handle it, and everyone’s willing to take the risk.

I’m not sure how I feel about it. I’m expecting my family and I will all get sick at some point. Most worried for my eleven year old.


I fear Duran and the SB are so risk-averse, they will look for loopholes to revert to DL. It solves so many of their problems. And makes their silly expensive DL program seem important.. My family has zero faith in APS at this point. My 8th grader took an algebra booster course over this summer with kids from other areas and is clearly so far behind

I wish they would re-open the ability to sign up for virtual -- there are so many people who don't feel comfortable with delta and the situation as it is, and they are going to ruin it for the rest of us.


You all will win. Relax.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 12:17     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.


In Maryland, a nine-year-old just died of CoVID. I’m a teacher. Let’s not pretend it’s without risk, and please don’t give that nonsense about them being uneducated, because that won’t kill ‘em.


If you're still not comfortable teaching, then I think it's time for a new job. Life is not Zero Risk with anything. If you're looking for that, you'll need a work from home job that does not involve commuting. Teaching is an in person job.


I’m going in, and I have been. I am not one to make waves, but I think it’s fair to say I have concerns. I’m a secondary teacher with almost 150 students. I’d bet money that you don’t have that many contacts over a two day period!
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 12:00     Subject: APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There’s no way we’ll be virtual again. I think it’s clear this county (this country, really) can’t handle it, and everyone’s willing to take the risk.

I’m not sure how I feel about it. I’m expecting my family and I will all get sick at some point. Most worried for my eleven year old.


I fear Duran and the SB are so risk-averse, they will look for loopholes to revert to DL. It solves so many of their problems. And makes their silly expensive DL program seem important.. My family has zero faith in APS at this point. My 8th grader took an algebra booster course over this summer with kids from other areas and is clearly so far behind

I wish they would re-open the ability to sign up for virtual -- there are so many people who don't feel comfortable with delta and the situation as it is, and they are going to ruin it for the rest of us.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 11:49     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.


In Maryland, a nine-year-old just died of CoVID. I’m a teacher. Let’s not pretend it’s without risk, and please don’t give that nonsense about them being uneducated, because that won’t kill ‘em.


If you're still not comfortable teaching, then I think it's time for a new job. Life is not Zero Risk with anything. If you're looking for that, you'll need a work from home job that does not involve commuting. Teaching is an in person job.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 11:38     Subject: APS - getting nervous
Will Yorktown have outdoor lunch?
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 11:37     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.


In Maryland, a nine-year-old just died of CoVID. I’m a teacher. Let’s not pretend it’s without risk, and please don’t give that nonsense about them being uneducated, because that won’t kill ‘em.


Pediatric Covid deaths are on par with pediatric flu deaths.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 10:48     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.


In Maryland, a nine-year-old just died of CoVID. I’m a teacher. Let’s not pretend it’s without risk, and please don’t give that nonsense about them being uneducated, because that won’t kill ‘em.


You seem nervous.


You seem really sure about something that you can’t possibly be certain about. Not a sign of genius. I’m not sure. No one can be.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 10:44     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.


In Maryland, a nine-year-old just died of CoVID. I’m a teacher. Let’s not pretend it’s without risk, and please don’t give that nonsense about them being uneducated, because that won’t kill ‘em.


You seem nervous.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 10:43     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.


In Maryland, a nine-year-old just died of CoVID. I’m a teacher. Let’s not pretend it’s without risk, and please don’t give that nonsense about them being uneducated, because that won’t kill ‘em.


I added I’m a teacher, and meant to take it out. I’m going in. I’m not saying anything publicly. I can’t take the backlash. But I’m worried for my own kids, and it’s legitimate.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 10:42     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.


In Maryland, a nine-year-old just died of CoVID. I’m a teacher. Let’s not pretend it’s without risk, and please don’t give that nonsense about them being uneducated, because that won’t kill ‘em.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2021 10:14     Subject: Re:APS - getting nervous
Yes, nervousness about this seems warranted, especially since we’re talking about what seems to be one of the country’s most risk averse counties.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2021 21:20     Subject: APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why is it ok for some schools to have outdoor lunch and others not? What’s the point of masking all day if kids are going to eat lunch in the cafeteria with 200-300 other kids? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of masking the rest of the day? I’m talking elementary school level here where kids aren’t vaccine eligible.


Not every school has the space or the will to do outdoor lunch. Lobby your principal if you aren’t happy with the arrangements. Eating in classrooms in elementary makes more sense to me than trying to require lunch for all outdoors if you are trying to make a change.


Arranging enough coverage for lunch outdoors or in the classroom can be difficult.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2021 21:15     Subject: APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:They should go back to virtual. With delta, you should be anxious about sending the kids to school in person.

I intend to lobby hard to revoke that reckless law.


Keep your own kid home and leave the rest of us alone. Also, get your anxiety meds checked. I think you need more or a different one.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2021 20:40     Subject: APS - getting nervous
Anonymous wrote:There’s no way we’ll be virtual again. I think it’s clear this county (this country, really) can’t handle it, and everyone’s willing to take the risk.

I’m not sure how I feel about it. I’m expecting my family and I will all get sick at some point. Most worried for my eleven year old.


I fear Duran and the SB are so risk-averse, they will look for loopholes to revert to DL. It solves so many of their problems. And makes their silly expensive DL program seem important.. My family has zero faith in APS at this point. My 8th grader took an algebra booster course over this summer with kids from other areas and is clearly so far behind
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2021 20:22     Subject: APS - getting nervous
There’s no way we’ll be virtual again. I think it’s clear this county (this country, really) can’t handle it, and everyone’s willing to take the risk.

I’m not sure how I feel about it. I’m expecting my family and I will all get sick at some point. Most worried for my eleven year old.