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Masks and school kids

happycat — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:41:09 GMT

Sweet daughter in law is an elementary school teacher at a small district. My school district interviewed the Superintendent and he said that they would have one disposable mask per child per day to give to any kids that needed them. My DDIL told me that her school district does not have masks for anyone. She bought a box of 50 childrens disposable masks prior to school opening.

I'm just wondering, are your schools providing masks that you know of? Not trying to get anything started here, I am just curious. We have some very poor folks here and there are even more where my daughter in law teaches.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:47:23 GMT

IMO if masks are required in any school, the school should be providing them for free.

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Gorgf — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:56:15 GMT

I would think some charity groups would donate some cloth homemade ones to launder.Our church does a mitten and hat drive and many are homemade. We as well as civic groups collect backpacks and school supplies for those that need them.If someone would ask around?

As a former Educator I know teachers spend far more than $200 a year for supplies. Sorry your daughter had to purchase yet another item. I would tend to collect them wash them to make sure they were clean but that is me. Sometimes these kids don't get laundry done especially if low income.

One parent chose on line learning because she did not want her child to have to wear a mask in school. So many opinions.

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happycat — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:04:11 GMT

@Gorgf wrote:
I would think some charity groups would donate some cloth homemade ones to launder.Our church does a mitten and hat drive and many are homemade. We as well as civic groups collect backpacks and school supplies for those that need them.If someone would ask around?

As a former Educator I know teachers spend far more than $200 a year for supplies. Sorry your daughter had to purchase yet another item. I would tend to collect them wash them to make sure they were clean but that is me. Sometimes these kids don't get laundry done especially if low income.

One parent chose on line learning because she did not want her child to have to wear a mask in school. So many opinions.

I just ordered her 2 boxes of disposable ones. It is a very rural area, I don't even know if there are any civic groups but that is a good idea, thank you. I will ask her.

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happycat — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:05:14 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
IMO if masks are required in any school, the school should be providing them for free.

I agree with you, but all of them aren't.

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stevieb — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:12:54 GMT

Given the seriousness of the situation, I can understand why schools might provide masks. Otherwise, for me, the extent to which some seem to think the schools should routinely provide everything any given kid might need free of charge has become somewhat disconcerting.

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SunSprite — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:12:50 GMT

@happycat Similar situation for my daughter (2nd grade teacher). Her school will supply one mask per day per child, and anyone that knows children that age knows that has about as much chance of working as well......very little.

They're going to take them off, they're going to pull on them and pop them.....they're going to get them dirty or wet or whatever.

I'm frankly angry that in our state where Covid is so out of control still that they are even going back in person to school. Not much care or concern being given to the teachers placing themselves in harm's way. Underpaid, overworked, and supplying children in need each year with clothing, coats, extra food......slipping snacks in their bookbags for the weekend.

Tired of the how they get taken advantage of. There is no teacher's union here. And most of the teachers that teach are because they LOVE children. Telling my daughter to stop trying to supply these kids with basic necessities is pointless. Her heart is too large. I am proud of her for that.

So we've been ordering size small masks where we can find them (disposable, some of the kids don't come to school with clean clothes, can't count on masks being washed).

I'm stopping now. I have just upset myself again over something I cannot control. I will continue to pray for all the teachers' safety, and the safety of their students.

And I will vote every single person out of office that had a hand in making decisons that risks the lives of others. So help me God.

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RedTop — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:40:25 GMT

My teacher daughter has made masks for her students. Her school plans to provide a mask to any student who doesn't have one, but she and her students will all have matching masks.

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patbz — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:01:53 GMT

Doing a school side drive to pay for disposable masks for all of asking businesses to donate towards this would be an option. Saw a cute FB entry about how little so n so came home with a different mask than he went to school with because he traded and that person traded is funny but so true. I sent each of my Grands home with a set of five reusable ( which they helped paste their name labels on,inside and out). I worked with them for four months to know these are "special" and "only for school". They don't need them yet as California is still online only(thank you Govenor N.).

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happycat — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:28:51 GMT

I can't imagine sending my child to school without a mask in this situation. If I had kids in school, I'd be sending at least one extra in their backpack.

I have learned since my daughter in law started teaching is a lot of times these extra's don't fall on the school district, they fall on the teachers. At least where she teaches anyway.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:29:10 GMT

I applaud schools that provide many essentials to their students, especially given the high rates of poverty in so many districts.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:45:32 GMT

I bought two boxes of disposable ones when they finally became available at Costco. I honestly don't think they offer any protection at all and much prefer the cotton, homemade ones that many in our neighborhood have been making since March. We donate fabric and several ladies make them. You pickup on their front porch at a designated time and date. Of course the school will have to provide the masks, but parents should be attempting to provide them themselves. I know they may be available via Medicaid. It is difficult, though, to find any that fit children. The adult ones are not acceptable for younger kids; way too big and will not stay on correctly; especially all day. Will be interesting to see how in-person school works when four of my grands start after Labor Day.

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reiki604 — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:46:37 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
IMO if masks are required in any school, the school should be providing them for free.

I'm sure children are required to wear clothing and shoes to school. Should that be provided as well?

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BirkiLady — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:49:32 GMT

My DIL also teaches in an elementary school. I was able to have enough for all of her students to have at least two each (one to wear and one to launder). Hopefully, their parents have also provided another two or three to help their children through the week without any problems. It's part of being a responsible parent. However, there are some who simply cannot afford anything else and I didn't want to single them out so bought masks for all my DIL's students so all her students would feel (and look) the same.

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Nancy Drew — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:55:57 GMT

My church made over 300 mask for children sizes. Only new fabrics were used. They were adorable prints, sports motifs, Marvel, etc.... That was in one cycle. They are planning another cycle next week. I donated plain white cotton for those that want plain or decorate their own and white elastic and thread. There are a lot of good acts going on. Just thought I would mention it.

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patbz — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:02:32 GMT

@lovesrecess : I bought my Grands Old Navy masks for kids (5 @$12.50): these are single layer but high quality cotton. I also ordered adult sets as well; I have many masks for my family and these are my favorites.

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Porcelain — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:03:44 GMT

@happycat wrote:
Sweet daughter in law is an elementary school teacher at a small district. My school district interviewed the Superintendent and he said that they would have one disposable mask per child per day to give to any kids that needed them. My DDIL told me that her school district does not have masks for anyone. She bought a box of 50 childrens disposable masks prior to school opening.

I'm just wondering, are your schools providing masks that you know of? Not trying to get anything started here, I am just curious. We have some very poor folks here and there are even more where my daughter in law teaches.

Get ready now. That school is not prepared and there will be an outbreak. Cause and effect.

Does daughter in law have any comorbidities like obesity, diabetes, or anything like that? (I understand not being specific in a response!) And is she in contact with anyone with risk factors? Having a plan will help her handle the stress and possibly save everyone some suffering.

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Oznell — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:42:00 GMT

Our son will be returning after Labor Day, and of course he has his masks that he's had and worn for the last five months. After a very bad start with massive nursing home deaths here, the state has seen declining new cases and declining hospitalizations for a long time-- so of course we want that to continue with all appropriate measures that the schools here are taking.

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happycat — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:57:43 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
@happycat wrote:
Sweet daughter in law is an elementary school teacher at a small district. My school district interviewed the Superintendent and he said that they would have one disposable mask per child per day to give to any kids that needed them. My DDIL told me that her school district does not have masks for anyone. She bought a box of 50 childrens disposable masks prior to school opening.

I'm just wondering, are your schools providing masks that you know of? Not trying to get anything started here, I am just curious. We have some very poor folks here and there are even more where my daughter in law teaches.
Get ready now. That school is not prepared and there will be an outbreak. Cause and effect.

Does daughter in law have any comorbidities like obesity, diabetes, or anything like that? (I understand not being specific in a response!) And is she in contact with anyone with risk factors? Having a plan will help her handle the stress and possibly save everyone some suffering.

She doesn't have any comorbidities, and as far as being around anyone with risk factors, it would be her mom. I think they wear masks. I know when she and my son have come here, they have been wearing masks and so do my husband and myself.

I think you are absolutely right, they are not prepared. At all.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:14:52 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
I applaud schools that provide many essentials to their students, especially given the high rates of poverty in so many districts.

I do too. I also applaud teachers who spend their own money and time doing that.