Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[MROO]

We are in an area that goes back to school in early Aug. On Friday school sent out an email stating school will start then but will be one of 3 options..... still to be determined:
Online, modified days/part of the week, or regular school following whatever rules set by the state at the time.
Hmm, that helps me whole lot.

Talked it over with kiddo, who is firmly in the stay at home please category. Kiddo is not trying to get out of school by this and was actually complimented by teachers the end of last year for
doing such good work after the shut downs and being a very reliable online student.
I know online schooling isn't the best option for every student, but I sure hope we will have the option no matter what happens because I think it will be not only the safest option for my at risk kiddo, but also the least anxiety causing option too.

Seems to me that, with all the issues your youngster has to deal with, your doctor could help you push for home-schooling, if need be. And it's awful being in limbo up til the last minute. I mean, really, how else will you manage Back-to-School shopping? Do you buy outfits and sneakers or jammies & bunny slippers?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

We are in an area that goes back to school in early Aug. On Friday school sent out an email stating school will start then but will be one of 3 options..... still to be determined:
Online, modified days/part of the week, or regular school following whatever rules set by the state at the time.
Hmm, that helps me whole lot.

Talked it over with kiddo, who is firmly in the stay at home please category. Kiddo is not trying to get out of school by this and was actually complimented by teachers the end of last year for
doing such good work after the shut downs and being a very reliable online student.
I know online schooling isn't the best option for every student, but I sure hope we will have the option no matter what happens because I think it will be not only the safest option for my at risk kiddo, but also the least anxiety causing option too.

Ditto this.

 

[FortCluck]

We are in an area that goes back to school in early Aug. On Friday school sent out an email stating school will start then but will be one of 3 options..... still to be determined:
Online, modified days/part of the week, or regular school following whatever rules set by the state at the time.
Hmm, that helps me whole lot.

Talked it over with kiddo, who is firmly in the stay at home please category. Kiddo is not trying to get out of school by this and was actually complimented by teachers the end of last year for
doing such good work after the shut downs and being a very reliable online student.
I know online schooling isn't the best option for every student, but I sure hope we will have the option no matter what happens because I think it will be not only the safest option for my at risk kiddo, but also the least anxiety causing option too.

Ours asked us what we wanted to do we said 2 days a week or completely online. We are doing completely online with both children, they are not going to school while this virus is still lingering around.

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Ours asked us what we wanted to do we said 2 days a week or completely online. We are doing completely online with both children, they are not going to school while this virus is still lingering around.

Do you know yet how you guys can accomplish this?
Are you looking at a separate program like K12, or do you think you'll be able to do this through the school district even if they are going in person?

When I yanked my kiddo out of school a few days early (before the state shut down schools) I was told I would have to have a doctor to sign off on at home schooling instructions going forward because of the rule that allows for only 10 missed days of school per year. A special sign off, not just a sick note from the Dr. Then everything shut down so I did not pursue it.

I would imagine after all that has happened, VA would be more flexible, but if the rest of the kids are expected at school, even for just 2 days a week, I'm unsure if our district will allow some parents to opt for total online schooling.
I like our teachers but the district is very rigid.

 

[FortCluck]

Do you know yet how you guys can accomplish this?
Are you looking at a separate program like K12, or do you think you'll be able to do this through the school district even if they are going in person?

When I yanked my kiddo out of school a few days early (before the state shut down schools) I was told I would have to have a doctor to sign off on at home schooling instructions going forward because of the rule that allows for only 10 missed days of school per year. A special sign off, not just a sick note from the Dr. Then everything shut down so I did not pursue it.

I would imagine after all that has happened, VA would be more flexible, but if the rest of the kids are expected at school, even for just 2 days a week, I'm unsure if our district will allow some parents to opt for total online schooling.
I like our teachers but the district is very rigid.

The school where my kids go sent us surveys for our choice. I think it’s based off the school and not the actual state. The schools can choose what they do.

They’re using live webcams in the classrooms so my kids can be in the classroom without physically being there.

 

[Folly's place]

I'm glad that we don't have school aged children at home! And I feel bad for the school teachers and other staff who will be expected to be there, exposed daily too. It's not been a very good year...
Mary

 

[SnapdragonQ]

The school where my kids go sent us surveys for our choice. I think it’s based off the school and not the actual state. The schools can choose what they do.

They’re using live webcams in the classrooms so my kids can be in the classroom without physically being there.

We got a short survey too, but I got the impression they were just gathering general info. Not that we would get the choices we made on the survey.
Webcams would be great. Here to finish out last year there were Zoom class get togethers that teachers did from their homes. I would def prefer class web cams!

 

[SnapdragonQ]

I'm glad that we don't have school aged children at home! And I feel bad for the school teachers and other staff who will be expected to be there, exposed daily too. It's not been a very good year...
Mary

I'm very thankful mine is older and understands what is happening and is able to manage the online schooling very well. If kiddo were still, say...9, I might be ripping my hair out!!

I feel for the teachers too. Trying to manage all the different kids and learning types has to be much harder now.

 

[FortCluck]

We got a short survey too, but I got the impression they were just gathering general info. Not that we would get the choices we made on the survey.
Webcams would be great. Here to finish out last year there were Zoom class get togethers that teachers did from their homes. I would def prefer class web cams!

Here it’s 2 days a week or stay home. You get the choice. I think it’s because the parents have really fought for it and the teachers. The teachers don’t want to see the kids get sick and not return... that’s heartbreaking.

 

[MROO]

I'm glad that we don't have school aged children at home! And I feel bad for the school teachers and other staff who will be expected to be there, exposed daily too. It's not been a very good year...
Mary

My youngest just graduated high school (what a mess!) so we're done with the public school system ... at least until I figure out what I'm doing for work - I'm part of the in-school support system. I'm grateful for that, as DD really struggled with the online stuff. Actually, SHE didn't struggle with it, some of her teachers did and she suffered the consequences. The staff did their best, but their curriculum, lesson plans and technical know-how weren't prepared for the sudden shift.

Next year, I'm sure, will be better - for both the staff in our schools and the students. DD starts college, shortly - and hers has been doing online for years. They've got it down pat, or so I'm told. I guess time will tell.

The Covid mess has definitely impacted her life. Her original plan was to pursue veterinary medicine. She even had an internship lined up with our regional emergency vet hospital. It was a thriving business before this mess started, so much so that its' founder/owner, a dear old friend, had expanded to a beautiful new state-of-the-art building. It's a high-stress career, anyway, and veterinary medicine was already headed in a new, unpleasant direction (mass marketing) but,- as is happening more and more, these days - Covid totally changed the playing field.

My vet-friend retired early and shut down the practice. Not only is there no longer a job for DD, but a long heart-to-heart with "The Boss" left her with a change of heart. She can't be the cold businesswoman that the new face of vet-meds demands. She's more the "James Herriott" type. She has now moved on to her second love - teaching.
Teaching is changing, too, but DD will be able to handle it. She has a strong, realistic but positive mentor in my sister, who designs, runs and teaches a successful Ag program at a huge rural high school. She also has the support of every teacher she's ever had. I am SO proud of my girl!