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Let’s have a parade!

lovesrecess — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:14:44 GMT

Schools are closed here, probably until the end of the year. It has thrown a lot of kids out of their routine, especially impacting younger kids. Am so happy to hear that several districts here are having parades! My kinder grand is beyond excited. Teachers from elementary schools are driving through the neighborhoods where their students live with their cars decorated with balloons, etc...and their kid's names on big signs....the students line the streets since they don't live close to each other....and wave at their teachers. So important to keep the connection between children and teachers during this time. Lots of worksheets and activities are now provided online for parents to use. Such a great idea!

Re: Let’s have a parade!

heart of savino — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:30:21 GMT

Are you nuts. this is no time for parades .this is serious not a joke.

we need to all stay inside and just go outside for things like food

shopping pharmacy ect.take it from a medical professional.

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jeanlake — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:30:45 GMT

Great idea!

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Porcelain — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:35:31 GMT

@heart of savino wrote:
Are you nuts. this is no time for parades .this is serious not a joke.
we need to all stay inside and just go outside for things like food
shopping pharmacy ect.take it from a medical professional.

If you read the specifics she provided, they're still doing social distancing. It's not like a Macys parade.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:03:34 GMT

Now that there's no school or homework in my area, the little little darlings are already out breaking into cluster mailboxes.

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Spurt — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:15:44 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Now that there's no school or homework in my area, the little little darlings are already out breaking into cluster mailboxes.

@Kachina624

🤣 🤣 🤣..... I guess everyone needs a "hobby".....

Seriously thats a major non-pandemic problem ...it happened to our mailboxes and mail delivery halted so I had to go to the Post Office to pick up my mail and lots of others in different subdivisions had experienced the SAME problem....something needs to be done!!!

Re: Let’s have a parade!

lovesrecess — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:14:27 GMT

I am shocked anyone would criticize what the teachers are doing for their students during this time. Obviously social distancing was observed at all times. I see zero problem with children standing in their front yards and teachers driving down the streets of their neighborhood. My grand was thrilled when her teacher saw her and yelled her name and that she missed her...even the cafeteria ladies were in the parade!

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lovesrecess — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:16:27 GMT

Too many older kids on the streets now for sure....instead of being in school...but if they are stealing mail....they probably wouldn’t be going to school much anyway. Where are their parents? Working from home?

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lovesrecess — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:18:39 GMT

Read my entire post, xraytech.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:33:50 GMT

@lovesrecess

I think this is awesome -- I heard they are "riding in their cars" down the streets.

My GD is so upset right now that she may not be able to have a bday party & we know how much kids look forward to this!

I told her be "positive" and you can have a summer party -- she said "nope no summer camp either this year!"

Although kids are "resilient" I think this will be hard for them to feel like everything is good again ... fingers crossed!

As for those who turn a "nice" uplifting post into negative reactions...I to them ... please REFRAIN from replying.

Re: Let’s have a parade!

Alter Ego — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:35:23 GMT

I saw something similar on my Facebook feed.