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Post by STP on Aug 5, 2020 13:23:49 GMT -6
At the same time, what are our options? Most of us will need to rely on our districts. Sure, have reasonable expectations and communicate that it will be an adjustment, but what is the value in bringing the parents into the sausage being made in all regards? I feel that would lead to more confusion, frustration, questioning, etc. Would it really be better to say "we have no idea, God help us all?" Better to believe things will ultimately be ok, the district and teachers are in step, and a plan is in place. To be fair, our official party line has been “Dunno, hoping God helps.” since the beginning and things are just peachy so far. I SPPH you.
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Post by kayc on Aug 5, 2020 13:24:52 GMT -6
There’s zero chance I’d do it for preschool. The point of preschool is socializing, Right, I’ll just let her watch some extra YouTube kids videos on the ABCs. Yes! I work with some preschoolers and am most worried about how I am going to teach those kiddos remotely. It’s not developmentally appropriate. I’d rather provide them with puzzles and toys, and tell them to watch Sesame Street!
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Post by STP on Aug 5, 2020 13:25:52 GMT -6
At the same time, what are our options? Most of us will need to rely on our districts. Sure, have reasonable expectations and communicate that it will be an adjustment, but what is the value in bringing the parents into the sausage being made in all regards? I feel that would lead to more confusion, frustration, questioning, etc. Would it really be better to say "we have no idea, God help us all?" Better to believe things will ultimately be ok, the district and teachers are in step, and a plan is in place. I agree that the districts need to communicate the plans clearly and early with families so they can plan. I just wish in all districts (bc I know some are doing a great job), that teachers knew HOW to implement the plans. Does that make sense? Absolutely. And it's fair. I just don't land necessarily on all this being a false security bubble is all. And if it is, to some degree, maybe that's a needed thing.
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Post by redbears on Aug 5, 2020 13:27:16 GMT -6
Cher is the school is doing testing on site? I have a lot of questions about how that actually plays out Yes. It’s a private school and they hired a company to be on-site for this. All teachers and staff are tested regularly. Kids are tested For reason, if they join the school later in the year, travel, they’re out for an extended period, etc. That sounds amazing. As a parent, not having to actually take my kids anywhere to get tested sounds like heaven.
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Post by addymac on Aug 5, 2020 13:27:33 GMT -6
There’s zero chance I’d do it for preschool. The point of preschool is socializing, Right, I’ll just let her watch some extra YouTube kids videos on the ABCs. Our friends swear by kiddopedia on YouTube for learning things. Their son is apparently hooked and now knows like every animal ever and what noise they all make.
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Post by kayc on Aug 5, 2020 13:31:21 GMT -6
I agree that the districts need to communicate the plans clearly and early with families so they can plan. I just wish in all districts (bc I know some are doing a great job), that teachers knew HOW to implement the plans. Does that make sense? Absolutely. And it's fair. I just don't land necessarily on all this being a false security bubble is all. And if it is, to some degree, maybe that's a needed thing. We all need to feel some security right about now!
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Post by kayc on Aug 5, 2020 13:32:37 GMT -6
Not that you all don’t know how to help your preschoolers-but my Master’s is in Early Childhood Ed and if anyone has any questions or wants ideas of fun learning activities to do at home, feel free to message me 😊
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Post by Cher on Aug 5, 2020 13:39:14 GMT -6
Yes. It’s a private school and they hired a company to be on-site for this. All teachers and staff are tested regularly. Kids are tested For reason, if they join the school later in the year, travel, they’re out for an extended period, etc. That sounds amazing. As a parent, not having to actually take my kids anywhere to get tested sounds like heaven. Yes, when she was telling me, I was kinda like, ehhh. But then I realized on-site testing for all was what I want. Their goal is be in-person all year, so they’re being extremely proactive.
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Post by beatch on Aug 5, 2020 14:19:29 GMT -6
My gosh, 2020 is such a disaster. That’s all I’ve got. I have already decided that I am throwing a huge New Year's Eve party for my little family this year. There will be lots of food and revelry. I'm going to bed at 9:00. Not tempting fate over here.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Aug 5, 2020 14:52:10 GMT -6
Kids start here Sept 8th.
We have to fill out the choice of hybrid/virtual by this Friday. I put into telework-who knows if I will get accepted because of DD1. My doctors note has to be received by August 14th. That literally gives the district two weeks.
They are planning for hybrid because our governor is forcing it. However our district repeatedly said it can’t guarantee safety because of lack of funds. They are literally doing bare bones minimum. They still have me travel between 3 schools!
But so many questions have never been answered. So I think because they are preparing for something that they know won’t work they are completely Ed doing it as best as they can, but know that it won’t work. I fully believe September to be a shitshow in our district.
Class lists/teachers/schedules are being worked on. Teachers are pretty much not even sure how it will go.
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Post by brux on Aug 5, 2020 14:57:14 GMT -6
Just got official word that our college football season tickets are now voided. If games are played, and spectators are allowed, they'll sell no more than 1,500 tickets to each game.
Now I have to decide if we want a refund or to just roll our paid amounts into the 2021 season.
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Post by brux on Aug 5, 2020 14:58:10 GMT -6
We weren't going to be going into a sports stadium in 2020, anyway, so it's kind of moot.
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Post by coffeandnaps on Aug 5, 2020 15:09:39 GMT -6
Does anyone know anything about the UV lights you can get installed on your home hvac system that’s supposed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold? Does it actually work? DH and DS are going back to school in a couple weeks and I’m very vulnerable. I was going to get a few hepa air purifiers for the great room and bedrooms, but maybe this is a better option? H had one installed when we put a/c needed a new evaporator coil. I can’t tell the difference in our indoor air quality but he can feel it when the light is out and needs to be replaced. He’s much more sensitive to allergens and stuff than I am. I don’t know if our low levels of sickness are attributed to the UV light or general hygiene/disposition.
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Post by scarlettpanda on Aug 5, 2020 15:23:04 GMT -6
I know the blood donation talk was days ago (it was in Thai thread right?), but I just did my donation and it went... not well. I finished it, but definitely felt like passing out and throwing up, so that was awesome. Oh well.
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Post by cnf on Aug 5, 2020 15:38:10 GMT -6
Right, I’ll just let her watch some extra YouTube kids videos on the ABCs. Our friends swear by kiddopedia on YouTube for learning things. Their son is apparently hooked and now knows like every animal ever and what noise they all make. I just started my preschooler doing some Khan Academy Kids on my iPad. It's completely free and she's enjoying it greatly.
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Post by abs on Aug 5, 2020 15:52:04 GMT -6
So apparently a lot of the teachers at DD’s school don’t even know what grade they are teaching yet. So that tells you how involved they were in the planning process. It’s going to be a mess. I hope they (our district) follows other districts in the area and push the start date back because no one feels confident in these plans. I do not blame the district. They are doing the best they can with the shitty parameters they’ve been given. Our administration is working around the clock. Nothing but respect for anyone. The board of education won’t fund districts if kids aren’t engaged in online learning for a certain amount of the day. It is what it is. I will do what I have to but honestly yes this does feel like it will last forever. I also think it’s okay for me to be sad that my kid will be on a computer all freaking day but based on this thread I guess not.
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Post by rvasc on Aug 5, 2020 19:39:17 GMT -6
I bought some bulletin board supplies, like a calendar, pushpins, and a white board. I think I'll feel better if we have a more formal school environment for DS. The desk I ordered comes in Friday so I'm going to spend the weekend setting up our school area and I'm hoping that will help me feel better. I felt so much better after I set up the work area. I’m getting binders this weekend now that I’ve talked with some seasoned Connections Academy parents, and her books arrive Friday.
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Post by STP on Aug 5, 2020 19:45:47 GMT -6
The huge layoff swath happened today, I guess. I haven't heard from anyone, so I can only take that as a good sign but fuck, I hate this. All these talented, wonderful people who didn't do anything wrong.
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Post by McBenny on Aug 5, 2020 20:02:03 GMT -6
I guess I'm in the minority but I feel our school district has been planning all summer and has their shit together. I already have a 38 page document that covers re-opening and in person and virtual learning details. Schedules, protocols, student services, specials, etc. are all covered. I feel the same. They beyond impressed me In the spring. 🤷🏻♀️
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Post by McBenny on Aug 5, 2020 20:04:46 GMT -6
This might be the rebel in me but I also just feel like if I don’t like something or I can’t do it, I just won’t. A class meeting time doesn’t work for me and my kid can’t do it alone, we aren’t doing it. I mean, I’ll explain my way all the way up the chain if I have to, but come at me bros. We are living in an active pandemic and I’m trying to keep my job, my housing, and my families health and sanity in order. That’s my priority. I’ll try my best and forget the rest. My kid is in second grade. He’s not going to be thrown off track by one year of subpar education. I get this is my privilege talking. But I see a lot of this stuff and I’m like nah, I’m not doing that. This is us, too. We will do our best with what we are given, but I am very ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ if things don't get done. You are making the decision for us, don't be mad if we can't do what you are giving to us. I land closer to here. I mean we got it all done in the spring. This either works for us or doesn't. If it doesn't I pull them and pick a homeschool curriculum with tht flexibility we need. I have no fear of falling behind and such.
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Post by McBenny on Aug 5, 2020 20:05:34 GMT -6
My teacher friends aren't panicked. 🤷🏻♀️
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Post by jsgrl on Aug 5, 2020 20:16:50 GMT -6
It seems here in CA they are requiring teachers assigned to distance learning only to teach from a classroom (I.e. no work from home). I think this is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard and I can’t believe it. This makes absolutely no sense. I'm not saying I agree with requiring them to be in their classrooms, but from a technology standpoint it might provide more consistency and reliability for the live sessions. It also allows staff to better support the technology if everyone is using the same stuff, from equipment to network, etc.
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Post by jaygee on Aug 5, 2020 20:17:08 GMT -6
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Post by jaygee on Aug 5, 2020 20:36:18 GMT -6
This makes absolutely no sense. I'm not saying I agree with requiring them to be in their classrooms, but from a technology standpoint it might provide more consistency and reliability for the live sessions. It also allows staff to better support the technology if everyone is using the same stuff, from equipment to network, etc. I mean, I get that. But we’re in the middle of a pandemic. So you’ve got a teacher that requests virtual learning maybe because they are high risk, they get the assignment, and now they have to go to school every day and still risk getting exposed in the bathroom, the teachers lounge, etc from the other teachers and students there. I think anyone who can stay home should stay home. I’m speaking for CA here. We are absolutely in the thick of it.
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Post by jsgrl on Aug 5, 2020 20:40:02 GMT -6
I'm not saying I agree with requiring them to be in their classrooms, but from a technology standpoint it might provide more consistency and reliability for the live sessions. It also allows staff to better support the technology if everyone is using the same stuff, from equipment to network, etc. I mean, I get that. But we’re in the middle of a pandemic. So you’ve got a teacher that requests virtual learning maybe because they are high risk, they get the assignment, and now they have to go to school every day and still risk getting exposed in the bathroom, the teachers lounge, etc from the other teachers and students there. I think anyone who can stay home should stay home. I’m speaking for CA here. We are absolutely in the thick of it. I agree with you. I don't think anyone should have to. I wouldn't want to. I was just speaking to the it makes no sense thing. It makes some sense.
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Post by thatgolfb on Aug 5, 2020 21:14:24 GMT -6
I'm not saying I agree with requiring them to be in their classrooms, but from a technology standpoint it might provide more consistency and reliability for the live sessions. It also allows staff to better support the technology if everyone is using the same stuff, from equipment to network, etc. I mean, I get that. But we’re in the middle of a pandemic. So you’ve got a teacher that requests virtual learning maybe because they are high risk, they get the assignment, and now they have to go to school every day and still risk getting exposed in the bathroom, the teachers lounge, etc from the other teachers and students there. I think anyone who can stay home should stay home. I’m speaking for CA here. We are absolutely in the thick of it. Yes, exactly.
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Post by thatgolfb on Aug 5, 2020 21:17:26 GMT -6
I mean one of the main reasons we are keeping kids our school is because of the potential for them to spread Covid to their teachers/ the older staff on campus, as they are the vulnerable ones. But now teachers in some places are *required* to be on campus to teach? I understand giving the option. I don’t understand requiring it.
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Post by McBenny on Aug 5, 2020 21:17:27 GMT -6
I also mean not panicked about their lesson plans. They do have to learn the new guidelines for the social distancing and cleaning etc
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Post by STP on Aug 5, 2020 21:20:44 GMT -6
I mean one of the main reasons we are keeping kids our school is because of the potential for them to spread Covid to their teachers/ the older staff on campus, as they are the vulnerable ones. But now teachers in some places are *required* to be on campus to teach? I understand giving the option. I don’t understand requiring it. I do think a teacher going to their own classroom, where they could eat meals as well, are low on the exposure risk chart though. I’m not arguing for it, it’s weird, but it doesn’t seem horribly unsafe. Certainly not like having a classroom full of kids or anything.
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Post by thatgolfb on Aug 5, 2020 21:21:53 GMT -6
I mean one of the main reasons we are keeping kids our school is because of the potential for them to spread Covid to their teachers/ the older staff on campus, as they are the vulnerable ones. But now teachers in some places are *required* to be on campus to teach? I understand giving the option. I don’t understand requiring it. I do think a teacher going to their own classroom, where they could eat meals as well, are low on the exposure risk chart though. I’m not arguing for it, it’s weird, but it doesn’t seem horribly unsafe. Certainly not like having a classroom full of kids or anything. I agree with you. I still don’t think it should be required.
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