August 2021 Return to School Questions by Nathan Steenport https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q Doss administration is looking to gain feedback from parents about questions/concerns regarding the return of students for the 2021-2022 school year. We will review at our Parent/Principal coffee. Please read all comments and "like" the ones you have the same question/comment. en-us 2021-07-27 21:57:28 UTC 2021-08-07 18:41:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Student/Teacher Ratio https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663100634 How many Pre-K classes, teachers (primary + assistant) and students do you anticipate for the start of the year?]]> 2021-07-28 12:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663100634 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663101471 How difficult is it to makes masks mandatory? A lot of parents feel safer to send their kids if masks were mandatory and not just a recommendation. Thank you.]]> 2021-07-28 12:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663101471 Covid 19/Delta Variant/Stage 4 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663105537 Will mask wearing and enhanced safety protocols be promoted, supported, and encouraged for all staff and students while we are in Stage 4, then re-evaluated if conditions change throughout school year?]]> 2021-07-28 13:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663105537 Vaccinated Teachers https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663108067 Can we request student assignment to class led by vaccinated teachers?]]> 2021-07-28 13:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663108067 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663110275 While it seems unlikely that laptops won't have a role in coursework, will their role in day to day learning at least be de-emphasized as compared to last year?]]> 2021-07-28 13:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663110275 Increased Recess https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663115727 How long do the kids get for recess usually? Could this increase at all? Kids have been through a lot! Also considering how much lower virus transmissibility is outside?]]> 2021-07-28 13:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663115727 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663134127 Devise swap - is there an eta/logistics on when those student going into 3rd grade will be able to swap last year’s iPads for district issues chrome books? ]]> 2021-07-28 13:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663134127 Please clarify the quarantine protocols if a student tests positive for Covid. I'm concerned that we will be bouncing back and forth between in person learning and virtual learning for an entire class if one child comes down with Covid. https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663148416 2021-07-28 13:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663148416 How will learning happen for kids that may contract Covid if there is not a virtual learning option being offered? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663151378 2021-07-28 13:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663151378 How can we help? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663152827 Besides getting vaccinated, following all safety protocols for our families, and actively supporting PTA program/volunteers, what can we do to support you and your staff?]]> 2021-07-28 13:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663152827 If masks cannot be mandated, can we request unvaccinated children to be grouped into classes based on their masking preference? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663174842 2021-07-28 14:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663174842 Masks for vaccinated teachers https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663176718 Will you encourage vaccinated teachers to wear masks?]]> 2021-07-28 14:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663176718 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663179209 Clothing / Dress Code?

What are the dress code requirements and is there a link to a student / parent handbook that covers this information?]]> 2021-07-28 14:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663179209 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663182209 Focus on personal and social development?

Are we as a community of parents and teachers going to focus on this topic this year? Our children missed out on one of the most valuable parts of childhood development last year. With everything shut down and everyones face covered, I feel this area of development has been forgotten.  ]]> 2021-07-28 14:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663182209 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663208166 How will students participate in valuable cooperative learning activities with 3ft social distancing measures in place?]]> 2021-07-28 14:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663208166 Lunch Time https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663226246 Can the kids get more than 30 minutes for lunch? I was a bit shocked to hear they effectively only get about 20 since they need to then clean up and get ready to go. It seems like they’d have to inhale their food at that pace which doesn’t seem particularly healthy to me.]]> 2021-07-28 15:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663226246 4th grade teachers https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663250258 Do we know yet if Doss has enrolled the few additional 4th graders needed in order to have 4 teachers rather than 3 to support this grade for the 2021-2022 school year. ]]> 2021-07-28 15:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663250258 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663340372 Do we have enough physical space to appropriately distance given the anticipated enrollment? I’m 100% uncomfortable having unmasked kids anywhere near mine. And can the school actively enforce distancing even though the governor tied your hands re: masking?]]> 2021-07-28 18:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663340372 What metrics are needed to reinstate field trips? And can these be planned for once cases go down? This an important part of learning. https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663349291 2021-07-28 18:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663349291 What is the plan for PE? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663387524 The 'coaches' are not connecting with the children and the program is not taking full advantage of all the facilities Doss has to offer! Our children are asking...does PE get better when we get to Murchison? Sitting in the gym and watching videos hardly seems like a good use of their education time.]]> 2021-07-28 19:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663387524 Air purifiers https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663393889 Last year, our class parents donated money for extra sanitizer, paper towels, wipes, air purifier with extra air filters.  Will each class be equipped with the required materials for everyone to be (and feel) safe? Does every class have a small air purifier? Do teachers need extra filters?]]> 2021-07-28 19:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663393889 Cafeteria protocol https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663395290 This direction might have to come from the district but will lunch be the same as last year in terms of milk cartons, compostable trays, etc OR will the kids use the facilities as designed (rinse trays, milk from common area, etc)? Additionally, if we have more kids in-person than the spring and still keep the plexiglass dividers, how will everyone fit in the cafeteria b/t the hours of 10am-1pm? It was tight last year even with extra tables from the library/community room and PTA.]]> 2021-07-28 19:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663395290 PPE https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663403618 Is AISD going to continue providing the schools with sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, and disposable masks?]]> 2021-07-28 20:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1663403618 Stable safety procedures https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664182390 Last fall I was really frustrated that the safety procedures kept changing frequently, almost always in the direction of less-cautious, with little and unclear communication with parents. We kept our kids home in the fall but if I had made the decision to sent my kids in person and then had the rug repeatedly pulled from under my feet, I would have been very upset. Can we count on long-term consistency in safety procedures this fall?]]> 2021-07-29 15:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664182390 Can Lunch and snack happen outside to diminish time masked children will have to take off masks? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664190310 2021-07-29 15:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664190310 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664342495 In-person instruction vs. virtual

If AISD offers virtual instruction, will the in-person students be forced to follow the same curriculum so that everyone is on the same playing field? Last year’s instruction was so dumbed down that I don’t feel as though my daughter learned a thing. Her STAR test scores clearly showed she didn’t. ]]> 2021-07-29 19:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664342495 Do the APH covid stages mean anything in terms of what the safety protocols will be? We are likely going to Stage 5 tomorrow/next week. It's scary to have no mask mandates or SD options at the highest level of public health concern. https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664411593 2021-07-29 22:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664411593 Plexiglass shields https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664411606 Will plexiglass shields still be present in the classroom and cafeteria?]]> 2021-07-29 22:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664411606 Quarantine protocol https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664412526 What will the protocol be if a child tests positive for COVID in a classroom? Will everyone be notified?  Will the class quarantine (and maybe have virtual instruction as a whole class during that time)? Will kids who test negative after a few days be able to return?]]> 2021-07-29 22:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664412526 Human Sexuality Class https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664425269 Will human sexuality classes be offered this year?  They were cancelled the past two years, and it’s an important topic, especially for the kids approaching middle school.]]> 2021-07-29 22:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664425269 Second Grade https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664620473 How close are second grade numbers to adding another class?]]> 2021-07-30 03:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664620473 Change in start and end time https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664637854 Can you explain why the start and end time for the school day is shifting this year?  Nice, even numbers like 3 pm (instead of 3:10) make things so much easier to plan around. ]]> 2021-07-30 03:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664637854 90% attendance https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664642497 With AISD mandating a 10 day absence for pretty much any illness that has similar symptoms to Covid (cold, strep, respiratory illness) how will Doss adapt?  The campus has discretion to grant exceptions, but I expect there will be a lot more children not meeting the 90% requirement this year….  ]]> 2021-07-30 03:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664642497 Making up work https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664644449 With AISD mandating a 10 day absence for pretty much any illness that has similar symptoms to Covid (cold, strep, respiratory illness) what is the plan to help students with continuity in learning and class work during absences?  A child’s 4 day head cold is now going to require a much longer absence from school as I understand the rules. ]]> 2021-07-30 03:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664644449 Peer pressure https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664646068 If masking is left to the discretion of parents, does Doss have a plan to support each family’s decision and help blunt the effect of potential peer pressure to mask or not mask?]]> 2021-07-30 03:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664646068 Masked tables? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664648077 Other parents have asked about requesting vaccinated or masked teachers and/or classrooms. Along those same lines, would Doss consider allowing students that have to share a table to group by mask and/or unmasked?  ]]> 2021-07-30 03:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1664648077 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665180679 BELL SCHEDULE - What prompted another change in bell schedule (740am/310pm)?]]> 2021-07-30 18:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665180679 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665183049 PARENT ED - Over the summer, talking with other parents there has been an acute increase of ‘higher emotions’ running through a lot of elementary school aged kids. Any talk of the Counselor or PTA bringing in a professional to hold parent seminars to help us deal with this/giving us tools (ie kids showing signs of anxiety, fear etc)? ]]> 2021-07-30 19:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665183049 AISD Virtual Email https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665259257 Based on the email that was sent out by AISD this afternoon (fri), I have two quick questions:
- Knowing teachers will only teach virtual OR online, will the online teachers be teachers at Doss or district wide?  
- For those that apply and are accepted to virtual school, will they be stuck with that for the year or can they switch? ]]> 2021-07-30 22:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665259257 Virtual School https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665719572 Who is responsible for providing the instruction for the virtual school? Will there be any accountability if the instructional quality is substandard?]]> 2021-08-01 01:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665719572 Connection to Doss for students who go virtual https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665720222 The email about virtual school said that the students would go back to their home campus in January. Will there be a connection with a class at Doss until then? Will they be assigned a teacher so that they know where they will be in January?  Will they be included in Doss-wide events? Yearbooks, class books...

]]> 2021-08-01 01:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665720222 Can Doss just pay the fine and instate a mask mandate anyway? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665721041 If the majority of parents would feel happier if all students wore masks, it would seem easy to find money to cover the cost of the fine.]]> 2021-08-01 01:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665721041 Safety protocols https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665721734 Doss and other schools learned valuable lessons last year for how to keep kids safe in person. It seems that this year even though we are in stage 5 and even though there will be more kids on campus, the safety protocols for this year are going to be less.

The mask situation is well publicized. But what other procedures from last year have also been removed for this year? Will kids still stay with their classes, will there still be 6 feet for social distancing, will kids still eat in their rooms...]]> 2021-08-01 01:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665721734 Only necessary people on campus? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665904813  Now that we’re on the cusp of stage 5, and given that pretty much all elementary school kids are under 12 and therefore unvaccinated, will we be limiting parents/other unnecessary people from entering the building to protect the kids? I hope so…]]> 2021-08-01 12:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665904813 VAC & MASK STATUS FOR TEACHERS https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665950905 (A) Once teachers return to campus, will there be a goal to achieve consensus among teachers/staff that all will wear a mask?  

(B) Will it be up to parents to acquire the vaccination status of their child’s teacher? Teachers last year were very forthcoming with this information. 

(C) If parents are unhappy about the answers to both the above (ie l. no mask and/or no vac) will there be an opportunity to move the child to another class? ]]> 2021-08-01 15:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1665950905 Will mask wearing effect quarantine if exposed? IE those masked do not have to quarantine. https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1666901543 2021-08-02 16:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1666901543 Is it possible to request a teacher who is vaccinated and plans to wear a mask? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1666902537 2021-08-02 16:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1666902537 If a child in MCI tests positive or is exposed and has to quarantine, will they have no learning for 10+ days given there is no more integrated virtual option? I dont know how an MCI child will keep up if they miss that many days. https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1666903252 2021-08-02 16:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1666903252 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1667036485 Will students need to bring their chrome books to school each day?]]> 2021-08-02 19:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1667036485 Could doss offer rapid testing to all students prior to coming back to school? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1667037152 2021-08-02 19:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1667037152 https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1667049239 Can we PLEASE leave devices at school.  I honestly dont want them at home. as they have turned into a toy

]]> 2021-08-02 19:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1667049239 Pre-K? https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1670585190 I noticed a lot of what has been published from AISD is focused on "K-6" and not much information has been offered for the pre-k classes. i.e. virtual learning is not an option - I can imagine that is difficult for that level; additionally - will there be plexiglass in all classrooms? 

Screening - I saw that the stance is to rely on parents to screen their kids at home, but I don't think that is reliable. Screening before students are allowed to enter the building one add an extra method of safety - even though it might alter the drop off process and slow it down. ]]> 2021-08-06 01:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nathansteenport/7x47fi1si7u1xz6q/wish/1670585190