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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
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Just saw the plan. Elementary is going back full-time.
Thank God almighty my daughter is still in Elementary.
And they have lunch (in the classroom).
They are giving an option for full remote but you have to commit for the whole year to that.
Wow - our updated plan sounds better - more interaction on remote days and the ability to switch back and forth between hybrid in person and full remote as needed.
Is your district small as larger districts can’t do that when figuring out spacing for students? They need to utilize all the space they have so they can’t just throw in a desk or 2 every so many days when a student decides to come back.
Also in that district the teachers doing remote will be dedicated just to remote. They would be switching teachers then.
I would say it’s on the smaller size.
The switching back and forth was more geared towards going from school to home - mainly if it’s not working or since you have to stay home if you have 1 Covid symptom... The classroom teachers will be connected to the remote kids in their class via Google classroom so you wouldn’t necessarily have to switch to the full online program (or so it seems).
Two districts near us announced full virtual until October so I see that coming soon as they left the door open with a “phased” return.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
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ali120206
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
Yep.
17 kids in a class all touching their masks, pulling them down, my DD constantly has her mask UNDER her nose and I must say 10 times a day, cover your nose, losing them, the younger kids accidentally taking someone else's mask 
It will get lax especially while they sit at their desks.
The desks are 6 feet apart- I don't see why they need them while seated. Just like at a restaurant. Tables are 6 feet apart and you don't wear the mask once seated.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
Yep.
17 kids in a class all touching their masks, pulling them down, my DD constantly has her mask UNDER her nose and I must say 10 times a day, cover your nose, losing them, the younger kids accidentally taking someone else's mask
It will get lax especially while they sit at their desks.
The desks are 6 feet apart- I don't see why they need them while seated. Just like at a restaurant. Tables are 6 feet apart and you don't wear the mask once seated.
Exactly it makes no sense if you can do it elsewhere you can't do it in a classroom.
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ali120206
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
Yep.
17 kids in a class all touching their masks, pulling them down, my DD constantly has her mask UNDER her nose and I must say 10 times a day, cover your nose, losing them, the younger kids accidentally taking someone else's mask
It will get lax especially while they sit at their desks.
The desks are 6 feet apart- I don't see why they need them while seated. Just like at a restaurant. Tables are 6 feet apart and you don't wear the mask once seated.
Exactly it makes no sense if you can do it elsewhere you can't do it in a classroom.
I know. Everything else we have signed up for this summer was more lax than advertised so I don't want to throw in the towel before it starts. My kids need to be back in school. Two days a week is less than ideal but better than nothing.
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anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
My district just decided to allow a full remote option. So now they’ve likely negated the “we don’t have space” issue because lots of kids will be full remote. They put all this work into hiring “experts” and whatever else they claim to have done to come up with a hybrid plan that is a nightmare for parents and now it isn’t even needed. We’re being tortured for absolutely no reason.
I am floored by the incompetence of this district. Floored. And on top of it now they’re giving parents a week to choose and THEN doing class assignments. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal but I don’t know if my kid is going to be in school in the morning or afternoon. It’s August 13. How is anyone supposed to plan childcare?
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valentinesbaby
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
Yep.
17 kids in a class all touching their masks, pulling them down, my DD constantly has her mask UNDER her nose and I must say 10 times a day, cover your nose, losing them, the younger kids accidentally taking someone else's mask
It will get lax especially while they sit at their desks.
The desks are 6 feet apart- I don't see why they need them while seated. Just like at a restaurant. Tables are 6 feet apart and you don't wear the mask once seated.
Exactly it makes no sense if you can do it elsewhere you can't do it in a classroom.
I know. Everything else we have signed up for this summer was more lax than advertised so I don't want to throw in the towel before it starts. My kids need to be back in school. Two days a week is less than ideal but better than nothing.
True. What I am hearing from the older kids though is that they won't be able to go to school with their friends and that is a big deal to them. I think if you do half the district full, the entire district should go full.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
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ali120206
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
Maybe not lax but, setting up time for more mask breaks. Especially the first week of school when it's probably going to be in the 90s...
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
What is the difference between a restaurant and a classroom if when you are seated you don't have to wear a mask but when you get up you do?
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
What is the difference between a restaurant and a classroom if when you are seated you don't have to wear a mask but when you get up you do?
Restaurants have good ventilation. Schools do not.
I guarantee that most teachers will be requiring students to wear masks all day except when eating and for mask breaks. They will take students outside for designated mask breaks (weather permitting) to limit potential exposure.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
What is the difference between a restaurant and a classroom if when you are seated you don't have to wear a mask but when you get up you do?
Restaurants have good ventilation. Schools do not.
I guarantee that most teachers will be requiring students to wear masks all day except when eating and for mask breaks. They will take students outside for designated mask breaks (weather permitting) to limit potential exposure.
I'm not saying they won't require it, but trying to make sure that 17 six year olds have it on correctly, aren't playing with it, not pulling it down to breath, not touching their face constantly, all while teaching...that will be the challenge.
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by LuckyStar
My district just decided to allow a full remote option. So now they’ve likely negated the “we don’t have space” issue because lots of kids will be full remote. They put all this work into hiring “experts” and whatever else they claim to have done to come up with a hybrid plan that is a nightmare for parents and now it isn’t even needed. We’re being tortured for absolutely no reason.
I am floored by the incompetence of this district. Floored. And on top of it now they’re giving parents a week to choose and THEN doing class assignments. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal but I don’t know if my kid is going to be in school in the morning or afternoon. It’s August 13. How is anyone supposed to plan childcare?
What percentage do you think will do full remote? We are still pushing for a remote option. Everyone is pointing fingers. It would be ideal to actually know what you we will be doing in a few shorts weeks, so I sympathize. Some schools say you have to commit to the full year, which many say is unreasonable and almost a punishment for not falling in line.
I stood outside a store on line the other day in the hot and humid heat with my three-ply mask, which is what our school wants the kids to wear. I kept thinking of the kids wearing them in a hot room with no AC in September.
No matter which way you slice it, it’s a mess for everyone.
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| Posted 8/13/20 9:53 AM |
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PitterPatter11
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by NervousNell
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Posted by ali120206
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All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
What is the difference between a restaurant and a classroom if when you are seated you don't have to wear a mask but when you get up you do?
Restaurants have good ventilation. Schools do not.
I guarantee that most teachers will be requiring students to wear masks all day except when eating and for mask breaks. They will take students outside for designated mask breaks (weather permitting) to limit potential exposure.
I'm not saying they won't require it, but trying to keep 17 six year olds to have it on correctly, not play with it, not pull it down to breath, not touch their face constantly, all while teaching...that will be the challenge.
Schools are having 17 kids in a class?!?!? My elementary school is keeping the pods between 9-10 students.
I will also add my son is 6 and never fidgets with his mask. Ever. We’ve been practicing since April.
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| Posted 8/13/20 9:56 AM |
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PitterPatter11
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by BFNY516
Posted by LuckyStar
My district just decided to allow a full remote option. So now they’ve likely negated the “we don’t have space” issue because lots of kids will be full remote. They put all this work into hiring “experts” and whatever else they claim to have done to come up with a hybrid plan that is a nightmare for parents and now it isn’t even needed. We’re being tortured for absolutely no reason.
I am floored by the incompetence of this district. Floored. And on top of it now they’re giving parents a week to choose and THEN doing class assignments. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal but I don’t know if my kid is going to be in school in the morning or afternoon. It’s August 13. How is anyone supposed to plan childcare?
What percentage do you think will do full remote? We are still pushing for a remote option. Everyone is pointing fingers. It would be ideal to actually know what you we will be doing in a few shorts weeks, so I sympathize. Some schools say you have to commit to the full year, which many say is unreasonable and almost a punishment for not falling in line.
I stood outside a store on line the other day in the hot and humid heat with my three-ply mask, which is what our school wants the kids to wear. I kept thinking of the kids wearing them in a hot room with no AC in September.
No matter which way you slice it, it’s a mess for everyone.
My home district has 30% doing remote. Only 20% though at the school my son attends.
My work district is only at 15% remote.
Message edited 8/13/2020 9:58:24 AM.
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| Posted 8/13/20 9:57 AM |
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valentinesbaby
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by NervousNell
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Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
What is the difference between a restaurant and a classroom if when you are seated you don't have to wear a mask but when you get up you do?
Restaurants have good ventilation. Schools do not.
I guarantee that most teachers will be requiring students to wear masks all day except when eating and for mask breaks. They will take students outside for designated mask breaks (weather permitting) to limit potential exposure.
I'm not saying they won't require it, but trying to keep 17 six year olds to have it on correctly, not play with it, not pull it down to breath, not touch their face constantly, all while teaching...that will be the challenge.
Schools are having 17 kids in a class?!?!? My elementary school is keeping the pods between 9-10 students.
I will also add my son is 6 and never fidgets with his mask. Ever. We’ve been practicing since April.
Yes, 15-16 kids per class in the larger districts is what they are estimating.
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| Posted 8/13/20 10:07 AM |
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ali120206
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anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Oh wow - 15-16 per class is a lot! we are going hybrid to keep the class size down at 10 or lower. And keeping them 6 ft apart during instruction... For the grades that are going full week - they will be split into 2 groups - where one will spend time with the teacher, and the other a TA.
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| Posted 8/13/20 10:21 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by BFNY516
Posted by LuckyStar
My district just decided to allow a full remote option. So now they’ve likely negated the “we don’t have space” issue because lots of kids will be full remote. They put all this work into hiring “experts” and whatever else they claim to have done to come up with a hybrid plan that is a nightmare for parents and now it isn’t even needed. We’re being tortured for absolutely no reason.
I am floored by the incompetence of this district. Floored. And on top of it now they’re giving parents a week to choose and THEN doing class assignments. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal but I don’t know if my kid is going to be in school in the morning or afternoon. It’s August 13. How is anyone supposed to plan childcare?
What percentage do you think will do full remote? We are still pushing for a remote option. Everyone is pointing fingers. It would be ideal to actually know what you we will be doing in a few shorts weeks, so I sympathize. Some schools say you have to commit to the full year, which many say is unreasonable and almost a punishment for not falling in line.
I stood outside a store on line the other day in the hot and humid heat with my three-ply mask, which is what our school wants the kids to wear. I kept thinking of the kids wearing them in a hot room with no AC in September.
No matter which way you slice it, it’s a mess for everyone.
I don’t know, according to their email there was “significant interest.” Based on the neighborhood FB page, a lot. This is also a full year situation.
I’m absolutely pointing fingers. District administration is paid a lot of money to figure these things out. That is quite literally their job. This is a well off district and people pay A LOT of money to live here. I want to know why the rag tag district I lived in on LI as well as all the surrounding districts can figure this out but mine can’t.
They also sign their emails “enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer.” Yeah, you’re lazy and hazy all right. At least they’re right on the money with that.
The schools are all air conditioned.
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| Posted 8/13/20 10:23 AM |
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LittleDiva
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by ali120206
Oh wow - 15-16 per class is a lot! we are going hybrid to keep the class size down at 10 or lower. And keeping them 6 ft apart during instruction... For the grades that are going full week - they will be split into 2 groups - where one will spend time with the teacher, and the other a TA.
I don’t know what I’d prefer. 10 or less kidsIn a class but you have no idea where they are on those virtual days or the same 16 kids in the classroom everyday. Either way it’s a lose lose situation. I still can’t believe this is really happening.
I remember is March swearing they would be back in school in May....than June.... definitely September. And here we are ugh.
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| Posted 8/13/20 10:26 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by LittleDiva
Posted by ali120206
Oh wow - 15-16 per class is a lot! we are going hybrid to keep the class size down at 10 or lower. And keeping them 6 ft apart during instruction... For the grades that are going full week - they will be split into 2 groups - where one will spend time with the teacher, and the other a TA.
I don’t know what I’d prefer. 10 or less kidsIn a class but you have no idea where they are on those virtual days or the same 16 kids in the classroom everyday. Either way it’s a lose lose situation. I still can’t believe this is really happening.
I remember is March swearing they would be back in school in May....than June.... definitely September. And here we are ugh.
I know. I'm waiting for us to go remote in September. They pushed back the start date as part of the "Phased Reopening" but they didn't really mention what the phases were...
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| Posted 8/13/20 10:32 AM |
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SLPRunner
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
What is the difference between a restaurant and a classroom if when you are seated you don't have to wear a mask but when you get up you do?
Restaurants have good ventilation. Schools do not.
I guarantee that most teachers will be requiring students to wear masks all day except when eating and for mask breaks. They will take students outside for designated mask breaks (weather permitting) to limit potential exposure.
I'm not saying they won't require it, but trying to keep 17 six year olds to have it on correctly, not play with it, not pull it down to breath, not touch their face constantly, all while teaching...that will be the challenge.
Schools are having 17 kids in a class?!?!? My elementary school is keeping the pods between 9-10 students.
I will also add my son is 6 and never fidgets with his mask. Ever. We’ve been practicing since April.
My district has around 20 kids per class in our K-2 school. So they were able to plan for having those kids all in class. It'll probably be less if some parents choose remote.
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| Posted 8/13/20 10:39 AM |
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Pomegranate5
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Re: anyone upset with their districts reopening plan?
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby
Posted by NervousNell
All kinds of back and forth from virtual to in person from in person to virtual, starting remote then coming in person a month later, etc are all very disruptive to the students and the teachers.
Children thrive on routine. This isn't good for their mental health.
Their routines have been destroyed since March.
Our district is trying to keep that to a minimum.
Of course, if they have to go remote due to spikes, quarantines, etc that's one thing.
But unless it's forced for that reason, it makes no sense to have a revolving door of schedules.
Not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be for everyone from parent to administrators.
Exactly. How can you go back and forth with a different teacher and how does that teacher know where that student is with learning as I am sure each teacher has their own way of teaching and each child on a different level.
The buses are going to be set up for the amount of kids who are saying they are using them. Add in more kids whenever doesn't work with their set ups too of only 2 kids per seat.
I know - it doesn't make a lot of sense to me either but, I do like that we have the ability to opt out of the in person if it's not working. My main concern is the use of masks in a socially distant classroom with certain mask breaks - I'm curious to see how it will actually look. And that they have thought of kids who have to stay home at certain times.
I have a feeling we are going to start 100% remote.
I am thinking that most classes will have no masks in them and just when they leave the class.
I honestly think that things will get very lax after awhile as most things do.
I hope things do not get lax. That is what happened in Israel and it caused a terrible spike. I believe most teachers will not let it get lax and will require masks at all times in their rooms.
What is the difference between a restaurant and a classroom if when you are seated you don't have to wear a mask but when you get up you do?
Restaurants have good ventilation. Schools do not.
I guarantee that most teachers will be requiring students to wear masks all day except when eating and for mask breaks. They will take students outside for designated mask breaks (weather permitting) to limit potential exposure.
Where are you getting the information that restaurants have good ventilation. Some might, but this was not a requirement of opening indoor dining and masks are not required while seated in any of them. I’ve been in plenty of poorly ventilated restaurants in my life.
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