Anonymous
11/15/2016 11:29
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
The superintendent sent letters to schools allowing students to walk out of classes.
Principals allowed the students to leave their class to protest on the football field.
They should be fired! Since when does a school allow kids to leave (unattended) to protest? It serves zero educational purpose (Trump is president, there is nothing to change).
Sounds like the principals and superintendent are abusing their public servant positions to make their own political statement using students to do so.
They should be fired over this, there is no way a school paid principal or superintendent should have condoned, let alone allowed the protests.
It teaches students that the rioting, destruction and violence are OK, because the cause is noble, because the principal agrees with it.
They should be teaching the kids that Trump is the president elect.
If the kids want to protest/riot, they should do so after school, on their own time.
Principals allowed the students to leave their class to protest on the football field.
They should be fired! Since when does a school allow kids to leave (unattended) to protest? It serves zero educational purpose (Trump is president, there is nothing to change).
Sounds like the principals and superintendent are abusing their public servant positions to make their own political statement using students to do so.
They should be fired over this, there is no way a school paid principal or superintendent should have condoned, let alone allowed the protests.
It teaches students that the rioting, destruction and violence are OK, because the cause is noble, because the principal agrees with it.
They should be teaching the kids that Trump is the president elect.
If the kids want to protest/riot, they should do so after school, on their own time.
Anonymous
11/15/2016 09:37
Subject: Re:Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Two sets of rules if you are a left leaning... sad really.
You do know that many Republicans also didn't want Trump as president? Is that sad, too? If Mitt Romney had won, Bob Dole or John McCain had won we wouldn't be happy but, there would not be #heisnotmypresident. This is different and it is sad that you don't realize that we are now just like every third world country with a dictator.
Yes, I can't believe it's not clear that this is not about politics. Reagan was my president, and so was George Bush. Even George W. Bush. This is more fundamental.
Anonymous
11/15/2016 08:09
Subject: Re:Blair and Northwood Protest..
Two sets of rules if you are a left leaning... sad really.
You do know that many Republicans also didn't want Trump as president? Is that sad, too? If Mitt Romney had won, Bob Dole or John McCain had won we wouldn't be happy but, there would not be #heisnotmypresident. This is different and it is sad that you don't realize that we are now just like every third world country with a dictator.
You do know that many Republicans also didn't want Trump as president? Is that sad, too? If Mitt Romney had won, Bob Dole or John McCain had won we wouldn't be happy but, there would not be #heisnotmypresident. This is different and it is sad that you don't realize that we are now just like every third world country with a dictator.
Anonymous
11/15/2016 08:05
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:My kid told me someone from her HS magnet program posted an offensive post/photo on his instagram (something like, "Hey loser, you won't get your food stamps anymore!"). I'd rather have a child marching peacefully than having that brat..
If it really happened you should report it to the principal. Everybody is evolving even magnet kids.
Anonymous
11/15/2016 08:03
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
My kid told me someone from her HS magnet program posted an offensive post/photo on his instagram (something like, "Hey loser, you won't get your food stamps anymore!"). I'd rather have a child marching peacefully than having that brat..
Anonymous
11/14/2016 17:20
Subject: Re:Blair and Northwood Protest..
From Sligo Creek Elementary School and the Just Up the Pike blog:
"On Thursday, two days after the election, my son (who is black) and two friends (one of which is black) went to the bathroom used by 3rd graders and saw:
> KILL KILL KILL BLACKS
He told his teacher and I believe the graffiti was removed. I wanted to get feedback on what WE, as a community, should do because it could have been your kid that saw it...School officials haven't responded at all. The principal is out until Thursday and no one seems willing to do anything until she's back. The front desk receptionist was clueless when parents called demanding action, and when she was unresponsive, parents called back and were told she was at lunch...They definitely want to sweep this under the rug if they aren't called out on it."
We've heard that Sligo Creek school officials sent a letter out to parents noting the teacher had failed to notify administration about the graffiti when it was first reported. While it's good that they're finally responding, this kind of vandalism has become a growing trend in Silver Spring in recent weeks."
This is unlike any previous post-election period. It is horrifying.
"On Thursday, two days after the election, my son (who is black) and two friends (one of which is black) went to the bathroom used by 3rd graders and saw:
> KILL KILL KILL BLACKS
He told his teacher and I believe the graffiti was removed. I wanted to get feedback on what WE, as a community, should do because it could have been your kid that saw it...School officials haven't responded at all. The principal is out until Thursday and no one seems willing to do anything until she's back. The front desk receptionist was clueless when parents called demanding action, and when she was unresponsive, parents called back and were told she was at lunch...They definitely want to sweep this under the rug if they aren't called out on it."
We've heard that Sligo Creek school officials sent a letter out to parents noting the teacher had failed to notify administration about the graffiti when it was first reported. While it's good that they're finally responding, this kind of vandalism has become a growing trend in Silver Spring in recent weeks."
This is unlike any previous post-election period. It is horrifying.
BE_Jack
11/14/2016 17:00
Subject: Re:Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Note from Blair Principal:
"Hello Blair Families,
As you may have heard, high school students across the nation are planning to walk out to protest current events. We are taking a constructive approach to ensure that students remain safe on campus and that there will be minimum disruption to the school day and their learning. Some of our students are planning a peaceful protest at 10 a.m. today, Monday, November 14. Participation is voluntary and not encouraged by school staff. To ensure their safety, which is our TOP priority, we are providing a safe place (our stadium) for students. The time planned for the protest is 10 a.m. Students are to return to the school building at the end of period 3 (11:07 a.m.) to resume their day. Parents will be notified through our automated attendance system if their child is marked absent from any classes today.
Students participating in this protest must bring a note from their parent/guardian within three days stating they approve this absence or they will be marked unexcused. As always, students who choose to leave campus without parent permission will have an unexcused absence.
MCPS Student Code of Conduct Freedom of Assembly
Students have a right to assemble for discussions of issues of importance to them and to demonstrate peacefully. Students have a responsibility to consult with the school principal to determine if the activity will be allowed during the school day, outside the school day, or during lunch, and the type of supervision required. Students also have a responsibility to work cooperatively with staff members, take reasonable steps to ensure that the activity is orderly, and make up missed work.
References: MCPS Regulation JFA-RA, Student Rights and Responsibilities
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Principal Renay Johnson."
Looks like they are excused to go to the stadium to protest, but not march the streets of SS. Will be interesting to see how this is handled.
Six pages and not one mention of the Students ignoring the Principals policy of returning to class at 11am. So sad people ignore the rules and then are admired when they break them. FTR I didn't vote for Obama in 2008 or 2012 and his "fundamental transformation", yet I never, NEVER said #notmypresident.
Two sets of rules if you are a left leaning... sad really.
Anonymous
11/14/2016 17:00
Subject: Re:Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/jeara.pdf
Policy on absence.
The students were clearly sick. Sick of racism and bigotry. Sick of hateful rhetoric and action that had even spread into Silver Spring, a diverse area.
School Principals have the ability to mark an absence as "lawful," and I am sure the schools' respective Principals will mark these absences as lawful.
So are they cured of their sickness now? Or will they be out sick for the next four years?
Cancer can't be cured overnight.
Anonymous
11/14/2016 16:27
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why is the principal allowing and/or encouraging kids to miss school? She needs to needs to do her job. And that is not allowing truancy.
My kid has taken a field trip to a farm. And that is educational. My kid has taken a field trip to a trolley car museum. And that is educational.
Perhaps the principal sees experiences, not just instruction, as educational. Perhaps he/she sees one day of activism as just as valuable as understanding the histories of trolleys in our country.
+1
Anonymous
11/14/2016 16:08
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Why is the principal allowing and/or encouraging kids to miss school? She needs to needs to do her job. And that is not allowing truancy.
My kid has taken a field trip to a farm. And that is educational. My kid has taken a field trip to a trolley car museum. And that is educational.
Perhaps the principal sees experiences, not just instruction, as educational. Perhaps he/she sees one day of activism as just as valuable as understanding the histories of trolleys in our country.
Anonymous
11/14/2016 15:43
Subject: Re:Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/jeara.pdf
Policy on absence.
The students were clearly sick. Sick of racism and bigotry. Sick of hateful rhetoric and action that had even spread into Silver Spring, a diverse area.
School Principals have the ability to mark an absence as "lawful," and I am sure the schools' respective Principals will mark these absences as lawful.
So are they cured of their sickness now? Or will they be out sick for the next four years?
Anonymous
11/14/2016 15:42
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:99% of these kids are just enjoying a day off.
Completely agree.
Completely disagree.
Teenagers feel things just as deeply as, and perhaps more deeply than we adults do.
The vast majority of teenagers are also completely uninformed about politics. Feeling things deeply has nothing to do with it.
The ones I know are very, very informed about politics.
Anonymous
11/14/2016 15:28
Subject: Re:Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/jeara.pdf
Policy on absence.
The students were clearly sick. Sick of racism and bigotry. Sick of hateful rhetoric and action that had even spread into Silver Spring, a diverse area.
School Principals have the ability to mark an absence as "lawful," and I am sure the schools' respective Principals will mark these absences as lawful.
Anonymous
11/14/2016 15:15
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
Proud of these youngsters for standing in solidarity with our diverse community especially after this unprecedented rise in hate local crimes fostered by Trump his alt-right campaign.
Anonymous
11/14/2016 15:10
Subject: Blair and Northwood Protest..
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What are they protesting against? I understand they don't like the outcome of the election. I understand they don't like and/or support Trump.
But what do they want? When you protest, you are asking for change. What is the change that they want?
You don't know what they want? Trump has not implemented his ridiculousness yet, they are protesting.... immigration laws.... sexually assaulting women....
okay, i got you started you should be smart enough to figure it out.
Your post doesn't answer the question. Exactly, what do they want? Vote again until HRC wins?
They want what any protestors want - a voice. What is the point of any public protest, any march? The point is to be heard.
They want it to be known that they are opposed to this "person" the electoral college elected to be POTUS.
I'd say get over it. That's life. As much as I hate Trump as our next President, he is our next President. We have to honor the system whether we like it or not.
Sorry, that is not how politics works. People can affect change even with a president you did not elect. You can protest to voice your opinion on matters that are being considered and it can change the viewpoint of others.
Every single lobbyist in DC is getting ready to pay their way for whatever they want. That is how it works.
Yes, I agree. Your post is nauseating enough to change my point of view. Lobbyists buy their way for whatever they want regardless who wins the election. They always have, always will.
sorry to make you sick... my friend is a lobbyist for the pipeline... so he is happier than pig in shit. (a pretty apt image of lobbyists)