Dear Dr. Thacker and the PHM School Board,
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly made for a difficult year for our students, families, and teachers. Even in these unprecedented times, it has been reassuring to see that PHM has been able to put together a comprehensive, science-based plan involving masking, social distancing, and hand hygiene to keep our children safe. In doing so, most of our kids have been able to return to the classroom, and others are looking forward to doing so next school year. In sum, PHM’s COVID-19 safety protocols have been effective.
As we celebrate the end of this academic year, we also understand the importance of looking ahead and preparing for next year. The last year has shown that PHM has an effective model to keep children safe during in-person learning. This model - which includes universal masking in the classroom for students and school staff, and reflects the best practices of the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics - should be continued.
Though there are some parents who are pushing to end masking in classrooms, this would only lead to more illness (including potentially serious long-lasting effects, especially in children who have risk factors such as asthma or other serious medical problems) and even more school disruption due to quarantines. As such, we request that PHM’s COVID-19 safety protocols, including universal masking, be continued until the pandemic is under better control and until all school-aged children have had the opportunity to be fully vaccinated.
Updates
May 8, 2021
I honestly cannot believe how fast this is growing and it makes me think about those first few days when it felt like I was just typing into the void. It feels like people actually want our classrooms to stay safe and seeing this kind of movement really gives me hope that the board will finally pay attention to what families actually need.
Reached 100 supporters
May 8, 2021
15 Comments
I am vaccinated however there are too many people who aren’t getting the vaccine. I have people in my immediate family that are high risk.
Please make the safe choice! I will not send my child back to PHM if masks are not mandatory out of fear for his safety and ours.
Masks should be enforced till pandemic ends. It’s our children’s life and health at stake. Look at the rest of the world and take lessons.
The science and data are still clear - even with vaccinations we still need to wear masks. The world is not what it once was
Please continue masking. I have a child who is too young to be vaccinated - I want him to be able to safely attend in person school.
Please keep our kids safe m, this is the least we can do till they are vaccinated. Thank you
Please make the safe choice ,Masking is important to prevent spreading.
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Dear Dr. Thacker and the PHM School Board,
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly made for a difficult year for our students, families, and teachers. Even in these unprecedented times, it has been reassuring to see that PHM has been able to put together a comprehensive, science-based plan involving masking, social distancing, and hand hygiene to keep our children safe. In doing so, most of our kids have been able to return to the classroom, and others are looking forward to doing so next school year. In sum, PHM’s COVID-19 safety protocols have been effective.
As we celebrate the end of this academic year, we also understand the importance of looking ahead and preparing for next year. The last year has shown that PHM has an effective model to keep children safe during in-person learning. This model - which includes universal masking in the classroom for students and school staff, and reflects the best practices of the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics - should be continued.
Though there are some parents who are pushing to end masking in classrooms, this would only lead to more illness (including potentially serious long-lasting effects, especially in children who have risk factors such as asthma or other serious medical problems) and even more school disruption due to quarantines. As such, we request that PHM’s COVID-19 safety protocols, including universal masking, be continued until the pandemic is under better control and until all school-aged children have had the opportunity to be fully vaccinated.
Updates
May 8, 2021
I honestly cannot believe how fast this is growing and it makes me think about those first few days when it felt like I was just typing into the void. It feels like people actually want our classrooms to stay safe and seeing this kind of movement really gives me hope that the board will finally pay attention to what families actually need.
Reached 100 supporters
May 8, 2021
15 Comments
Please continue COVID safety protocols including masks until all of the children have the opportunity to be vaccinated.
I am vaccinated however there are too many people who aren’t getting the vaccine. I have people in my immediate family that are high risk.
Please make the safe choice! I will not send my child back to PHM if masks are not mandatory out of fear for his safety and ours.
Masks should be enforced till pandemic ends. It’s our children’s life and health at stake. Look at the rest of the world and take lessons.
The science and data are still clear - even with vaccinations we still need to wear masks. The world is not what it once was
Please continue masking. I have a child who is too young to be vaccinated - I want him to be able to safely attend in person school.
Please keep our kids safe m, this is the least we can do till they are vaccinated. Thank you
Please make the safe choice ,Masking is important to prevent spreading.
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