They actually listened and the half day schedule is officially happening so I guess sanity prevails after all. I am genuinely stunned that we pulled this off but keep an eye on the transition because we still need to make sure the implementation phase goes smoothly for the teachers at …
December 27, 2020
Final supporters
We petition that all elementary students and especially K-3 students be in school EVERY DAY. We understand the need for hybrid and think having our youngest learners in school for half days EVERY DAY would be a huge benefit over the currently proposed 2 days in, 3 days asynchronous hybrid model. We believe that the best interest of children’s education is always to be in the classroom. Children would benefit more from 2 1/2 hours of face to face explicit education than 2 days on and 3 days asynchronous. This will allow them to grow their skills academically and socially in a developmentally appropriate environment. Half days would allow teachers to teach all lessons in person and asynchronous time could be the independent practice. More academics could be covered this way than with the current hybrid model. Elementary kids should not be sitting in front of screens without teacher support for three days a week! We see neighboring towns successfully implementing this schedule and question why it is not happening in Mansfield!
This model is supported by the Mansfield Educators Association for the students at the Robinson School (K-2).
Please share your own experiences and request half day hybrid by emailing the School Committee and the Superintendent!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 3, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
October 1, 2020
September 30, 2020
I just checked the number and we are right on the edge of triple digits which is just wild because I remember when it was just me and my neighbor staring at the screen. If you could just ping one person who might care about these kids actually getting in the building this morning that would probably push us right over the hump.
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I agree. It’s been a struggle with my first grader. He can’t sit still, can’t pay attention and is distracted by everything. I don’t feel he is getting the education he should be. Everyday would be amazing so he can learn what he needs to be successful.
I’m a teacher and my students are back in the hybrid model. These kids need the face to face - with masks of course. My 2 sons are struggling with the current model. Every day is a fight with them...and I’m not even home. My husband is “trying” to work from home while our sitter manages the boys remote learning—- it isn’t working!!
Even though the teachers are doing an great job at keeping the kids engaged, is not enough for them. My little kindergartener is trying very hard to stay focus, and remaining calm while sitting is not easy, I see how unhappy she is. She gets bored. Everyday she says she wishes she could talk to one of those kids on the screen.
PLEASE! If teachers said in the spring that the academic portion of the day was 2-2.5 hours, this proposal can benefit all younger students!
Our K-2 children deserve to have a better hybrid plan option and if our ROB teachers want to see our kids more in person I do not understand why we do not have a better option for our youngest students. If bussing is an issue then survey parents, get more busses, charge a small fee. This isn't a good enough reason on why our children are not being offered more in person learning. If this isn't going to be an option we deserve full transparency on why this isn't being done for our youngest minds in the Mansfield School District.
Yeah - I think its safe now to bring kids back full time now as long as they are wearing a mask!
Yes, please. I totally agree will be much better for the kids going every day to school ( at least half day). Hope everybody will be safe and healthy.
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They actually listened and the half day schedule is officially happening so I guess sanity prevails after all. I am genuinely stunned that we pulled this off but keep an eye on the transition because we still need to make sure the implementation phase goes smoothly for the teachers at …
December 27, 2020
Final supporters
We petition that all elementary students and especially K-3 students be in school EVERY DAY. We understand the need for hybrid and think having our youngest learners in school for half days EVERY DAY would be a huge benefit over the currently proposed 2 days in, 3 days asynchronous hybrid model. We believe that the best interest of children’s education is always to be in the classroom. Children would benefit more from 2 1/2 hours of face to face explicit education than 2 days on and 3 days asynchronous. This will allow them to grow their skills academically and socially in a developmentally appropriate environment. Half days would allow teachers to teach all lessons in person and asynchronous time could be the independent practice. More academics could be covered this way than with the current hybrid model. Elementary kids should not be sitting in front of screens without teacher support for three days a week! We see neighboring towns successfully implementing this schedule and question why it is not happening in Mansfield!
This model is supported by the Mansfield Educators Association for the students at the Robinson School (K-2).
Please share your own experiences and request half day hybrid by emailing the School Committee and the Superintendent!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 3, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
October 1, 2020
September 30, 2020
I just checked the number and we are right on the edge of triple digits which is just wild because I remember when it was just me and my neighbor staring at the screen. If you could just ping one person who might care about these kids actually getting in the building this morning that would probably push us right over the hump.
44 Comments
I am signing this petition in support of all elementary kids being in school 5 days a week! I have a 5th grader who is struggling all around. It’s a shame the last year of elementary school will be this way! There have been and will Continue to be many missed opportunities with remote/hybrid! Please allow these kids to be in person to get the most of their education with their teachers!!!
I agree. It’s been a struggle with my first grader. He can’t sit still, can’t pay attention and is distracted by everything. I don’t feel he is getting the education he should be. Everyday would be amazing so he can learn what he needs to be successful.
I’m a teacher and my students are back in the hybrid model. These kids need the face to face - with masks of course. My 2 sons are struggling with the current model. Every day is a fight with them...and I’m not even home. My husband is “trying” to work from home while our sitter manages the boys remote learning—- it isn’t working!!
Even though the teachers are doing an great job at keeping the kids engaged, is not enough for them. My little kindergartener is trying very hard to stay focus, and remaining calm while sitting is not easy, I see how unhappy she is. She gets bored. Everyday she says she wishes she could talk to one of those kids on the screen.
PLEASE! If teachers said in the spring that the academic portion of the day was 2-2.5 hours, this proposal can benefit all younger students!
Our K-2 children deserve to have a better hybrid plan option and if our ROB teachers want to see our kids more in person I do not understand why we do not have a better option for our youngest students. If bussing is an issue then survey parents, get more busses, charge a small fee. This isn't a good enough reason on why our children are not being offered more in person learning. If this isn't going to be an option we deserve full transparency on why this isn't being done for our youngest minds in the Mansfield School District.
Yeah - I think its safe now to bring kids back full time now as long as they are wearing a mask!
Yes, please. I totally agree will be much better for the kids going every day to school ( at least half day). Hope everybody will be safe and healthy.
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I am signing this petition in support of all elementary kids being in school 5 days a week! I have a 5th grader who is struggling all around. It’s a shame the last year of elementary school will be this way! There have been and will Continue to be many missed opportunities with remote/hybrid! Please allow these kids to be in person to get the most of their education with their teachers!!!