Threatening to sue the school is totally not bullying. 😏

DP. I think you're calling the wrong person a bully.

Anonymous wrote:Oh please. That’s not shaming. People are choosing to be offended because it’s easier to look externally when we’re uncomfortable. I have no preference if your kids are gone or in person. But when the school explains they need numbers it’s fit a reason. While there will be absolutely be outliers that can’t answer, or have a significant need to amend their choice; most could have done so. Trying to change your answer last moment is gunking up the process. Other areas faced the same choice, earlier.

No, it's shaming. It's also bullying. And you seem to care very much if people's kids "are gone or in person" as you assume the worst about their parents' motives and actions. Please take your own advice and look internally and do some soul searching about why you feel the need to attack other parents.

Hutchings said on 12/3: "WE WANT TO WORK WITH OUR FAMILIES, WE KNOW THERE ARE SITUATIONS THAT CAN HAPPEN BETWEEN NOW AND A MONTH FROM NOW. WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO WORK WITH OUR INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES."

I don't think that when the time comes, two months after that statement, that people are "choosing to be offended" when ACPS central office then says people can't even discuss a change because ... equity.

Others faced the same choice and earlier but from the APS parent who posted on this thread and what FCPS said, there weren't statements from their superintendents that made it sound like the there would be understanding and some flexibility when the time came.

It's good to know that some principals are making good on Hutchings' and ACPS' words since central office refuses to even discuss it. So for those looking for solutions (and not bullying/shaming) start with your principal and go from there.

Oh please. That’s not shaming. People are choosing to be offended because it’s easier to look externally when we’re uncomfortable. I have no preference if your kids are gone or in person. But when the school explains they need numbers it’s fit a reason. While there will be absolutely be outliers that can’t answer, or have a significant need to amend their choice; most could have done so. Trying to change your answer last moment is gunking up the process. Other areas faced the same choice, earlier.

Anonymous wrote:No amount of parent shaming or parent blaming will erase the fact that ACPS stated on 12/2 when they rolled out the form:

"Please take a moment to share with us your choice as they stand today regarding your student(s) intention to return to our classrooms beginning in January 2021. We know things may change as the progression of COVID-19 changes and we understand that what you indicate today may differ when the time comes to reopen. "

Parents are looking for support and possible solutions for their set of circumstances whatever that may be and that are completely unknown to anyone. Please stop shaming them for your assumptions about them and their circumstances. If you are happy with the information you gave to ACPS nearly three months ago, good for you.

Please ask yourself why you feel the need to be anything other than supportive to other parents who are simply asking questions that ACPS central office refuses to answer. Why try to shame other parents for simply asking questions and being frustrated?

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I'm pretty sure the parents shaming other parents are the same ones that didn't want ACPS to open in the first place. More kids out of school the better, in their minds, for reasons?

No amount of parent shaming or parent blaming will erase the fact that ACPS stated on 12/2 when they rolled out the form:

"Please take a moment to share with us your choice as they stand today regarding your student(s) intention to return to our classrooms beginning in January 2021. We know things may change as the progression of COVID-19 changes and we understand that what you indicate today may differ when the time comes to reopen. "

Parents are looking for support and possible solutions for their set of circumstances whatever that may be and that are completely unknown to anyone. Please stop shaming them for your assumptions about them and their circumstances. If you are happy with the information you gave to ACPS nearly three months ago, good for you.

Please ask yourself why you feel the need to be anything other than supportive to other parents who are simply asking questions that ACPS central office refuses to answer. Why try to shame other parents for simply asking questions and being frustrated?

Anonymous wrote:logistics for switching from DL to hybrid can be a nightmare at this point due to all the planning that already happened.

I can understand the reasons for not allowing it. Provided those who chose hybrid actually send their kids in, and aren't just "holding a spot"..

WRONG - this is just wrong! The reason you can't change your mind is because of the absolute, complete LACK of planning that ACPS did. As stated earlier - they had ZERO intention of returning kids to school this year. They only backtracked because of Gov Northam.

If they had intended to return kids - at any point - they wouldn't be in such a panic to use the only numbers they have available. They would have been in regular contact with parents - with accurate information. Hell - they might have tried to survey the teachers on a regular, rolling, basis - rather than just going with the numbers they had from December and using them as gospel for all of their metrics - despite vaccinations being available.

Instead they are using the early December parent/student numbers, and resurveying teachers.

No school was/is even remotely prepared for students to return in March. Most questions - about logistics, safety, transportation, curriculum - are still "under development". ALL of these issues could have been resolved far before now - ESPECIALLY if they felt the student return numbers were locked and final in December!!! I'm appalled at the lack of management, communication, strategy and operations basics that ACPS has on full display every day.

And I'm especially appalled at the people that defend this utter mediocrity. What are your standards? How do you operate in life with such low expectations?

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Anonymous wrote:I fail to see how they can forbid children from entering the building. On what authority can they bar my daughter from going back into her elementary school while allowing others? What about families that moved to Alexandria since December?

Are you kidding with this question? Of course the school system can and does bar people, children and adults, from school buildings. No one has the "right" to enter a school building without authorization or permission. A school building must be physically safe for all of its occupants and random people cannot be allowed to walk in willy nilly. Get off your entitlement horse.

It’s Alexandria, they can’t. It’s impossible to be wrong here. Didn’t you know?

LOL, you're right. As a side note, the crazies are out in full force I see judging from the other poster who also responded.

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Anonymous wrote:I fail to see how they can forbid children from entering the building. On what authority can they bar my daughter from going back into her elementary school while allowing others? What about families that moved to Alexandria since December?

Are you kidding with this question? Of course the school system can and does bar people, children and adults, from school buildings. No one has the "right" to enter a school building without authorization or permission. A school building must be physically safe for all of its occupants and random people cannot be allowed to walk in willy nilly. Get off your entitlement horse.

OMG! Now the PTAC is going to claim people who switch decisions are 'safety concerns'?

This is awesome. Let them dig their hole.

"Sorry, ma'am, but your 9 year old girl scout can't enter the building for security reasons."

LOLOLOLOL.

What a bunch of pathetic losers they are.

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Anonymous wrote:I fail to see how they can forbid children from entering the building. On what authority can they bar my daughter from going back into her elementary school while allowing others? What about families that moved to Alexandria since December?

Are you kidding with this question? Of course the school system can and does bar people, children and adults, from school buildings. No one has the "right" to enter a school building without authorization or permission. A school building must be physically safe for all of its occupants and random people cannot be allowed to walk in willy nilly. Get off your entitlement horse.

It’s Alexandria, they can’t. It’s impossible to be wrong here. Didn’t you know?

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Anonymous wrote:I fail to see how they can forbid children from entering the building. On what authority can they bar my daughter from going back into her elementary school while allowing others? What about families that moved to Alexandria since December?

Ever try to get into a VIP area without being on the list? Sorry. You didn’t make the right choice when given the opportunity.

Wrong!

Correct. You made the wrong choice. Now you think you can complain your kid into hybrid.

Incorrect. DP. We (I) actually never filled in the form. Overwhelmed with FT job, husband deployed in a combat zone and three kids under 10, it fell to the wayside. Ten minute talk with the principal fixed that and we are now hybrid.

And I'll add this- there's something really gross about you. It seems you're taking delight in children being denied help after they've been at home for a year. Families have really struggled tremendously and you're being glib. You should be ashamed of yourself. I encourage everyone to flag this person's posts.

You actually talked to the principal to work it out though. You followed up because you missed the paperwork. These people are saying they’re just going to turn up and demand their kids go in, because they wanted to wait and see when everyone else had to make the decision. A very difficult decision under pressure. I am being glib because so many people on here don’t want to take responsibility for their own choices. You did. My comment is not about you.

Way to backpedal. Should everyone now post their backstory to get your approval, too?

I guess I am the person you want to direct your anger out. But it’s not about me. And that’s fine. make up your stories and get your ire out. I’m overwhelmed and exhausted at home too.

"You can't complain your kid into hybrid"--that you? You were glib until a military spouse told her story and was rightly offended. People should not have to lay bare their struggles to be understood in this circumstance. You don't know the first thing about why someone chose virtual and now wants hybrid. There could be any number of reasons.

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A colleague of mine was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. She's 46 and this came out of the blue. She'll almost surely survive (caught early, thank god) but she wants to keep it from the kids. It's been a shit year and they don't need to worry about their mom dying. She wants to schedule treatment while theyre in class.

But PP wants to say no dice because she's not "VIP"? Who the hell does she think she is?

Barf. If this is an ACPS employee they are doing irreparable harm right now.

Since you seem like a good friend, why don’t you get in touch with the school and advocate for her? take some of her mental/emotional load.

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Anonymous wrote:I fail to see how they can forbid children from entering the building. On what authority can they bar my daughter from going back into her elementary school while allowing others? What about families that moved to Alexandria since December?

Ever try to get into a VIP area without being on the list? Sorry. You didn’t make the right choice when given the opportunity.

Wrong!

Correct. You made the wrong choice. Now you think you can complain your kid into hybrid.

Incorrect. DP. We (I) actually never filled in the form. Overwhelmed with FT job, husband deployed in a combat zone and three kids under 10, it fell to the wayside. Ten minute talk with the principal fixed that and we are now hybrid.

And I'll add this- there's something really gross about you. It seems you're taking delight in children being denied help after they've been at home for a year. Families have really struggled tremendously and you're being glib. You should be ashamed of yourself. I encourage everyone to flag this person's posts.

You actually talked to the principal to work it out though. You followed up because you missed the paperwork. These people are saying they’re just going to turn up and demand their kids go in, because they wanted to wait and see when everyone else had to make the decision. A very difficult decision under pressure. I am being glib because so many people on here don’t want to take responsibility for their own choices. You did. My comment is not about you.

Way to backpedal. Should everyone now post their backstory to get your approval, too?

I guess I am the person you want to direct your anger out. But it’s not about me. And that’s fine. make up your stories and get your ire out. I’m overwhelmed and exhausted at home too.

"You can't complain your kid into hybrid"--that you? You were glib until a military spouse told her story and was rightly offended. People should not have to lay bare their struggles to be understood in this circumstance. You don't know the first thing about why someone chose virtual and now wants hybrid. There could be any number of reasons.

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A colleague of mine was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. She's 46 and this came out of the blue. She'll almost surely survive (caught early, thank god) but she wants to keep it from the kids. It's been a shit year and they don't need to worry about their mom dying. She wants to schedule treatment while theyre in class.

But PP wants to say no dice because she's not "VIP"? Who the hell does she think she is?

Barf. If this is an ACPS employee they are doing irreparable harm right now.

Cry me a river.

Anonymous wrote:I fail to see how they can forbid children from entering the building. On what authority can they bar my daughter from going back into her elementary school while allowing others? What about families that moved to Alexandria since December?

Are you kidding with this question? Of course the school system can and does bar people, children and adults, from school buildings. No one has the "right" to enter a school building without authorization or permission. A school building must be physically safe for all of its occupants and random people cannot be allowed to walk in willy nilly. Get off your entitlement horse.

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Anonymous wrote:I fail to see how they can forbid children from entering the building. On what authority can they bar my daughter from going back into her elementary school while allowing others? What about families that moved to Alexandria since December?

Ever try to get into a VIP area without being on the list? Sorry. You didn’t make the right choice when given the opportunity.

Wrong!

Correct. You made the wrong choice. Now you think you can complain your kid into hybrid.

Incorrect. DP. We (I) actually never filled in the form. Overwhelmed with FT job, husband deployed in a combat zone and three kids under 10, it fell to the wayside. Ten minute talk with the principal fixed that and we are now hybrid.

And I'll add this- there's something really gross about you. It seems you're taking delight in children being denied help after they've been at home for a year. Families have really struggled tremendously and you're being glib. You should be ashamed of yourself. I encourage everyone to flag this person's posts.

You actually talked to the principal to work it out though. You followed up because you missed the paperwork. These people are saying they’re just going to turn up and demand their kids go in, because they wanted to wait and see when everyone else had to make the decision. A very difficult decision under pressure. I am being glib because so many people on here don’t want to take responsibility for their own choices. You did. My comment is not about you.

Way to backpedal. Should everyone now post their backstory to get your approval, too?

I guess I am the person you want to direct your anger out. But it’s not about me. And that’s fine. make up your stories and get your ire out. I’m overwhelmed and exhausted at home too.

"You can't complain your kid into hybrid"--that you? You were glib until a military spouse told her story and was rightly offended. People should not have to lay bare their struggles to be understood in this circumstance. You don't know the first thing about why someone chose virtual and now wants hybrid. There could be any number of reasons.