At almost a year out of traditional schooling, our children need to be back in school. Full-time.
We respectfully ask that all students in our district be allowed to return to full-time, in-person instruction immediately. Given the updated guidelines from the CDC as of Friday February 12, 2021 wherein 6’ of social distancing is suggested but not required in schools, especially those in lower transmission areas, we ask that you revisit the NYSED and NYDOH guidelines as they stand. Please return our children to in-school learning, every day.
NYSDOH mandates 6’ of distancing OR masking. Churchville-Chili Central Schools follow universal full-time masking procedures. Operating under the same guidelines given by NYSDOH and NYSED, Churchville needs to modify the 6’ distance in classrooms to 3’. Masking and barriers should provide the supplemental protection.
We need our schools open fully because:
- Significant data collected during this pandemic shows that 3’ of social distancing for children in school is safe, combined with other safety protocols in place (i.e., masking, barriers, health screenings). Teachers can continue to maintain a 6’ distance from students (ex. “Why 3’ of Social Distancing Should be Enough in Schools,” by Drs. Joseph Allen and Sara Bleich, Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, article appearing in The Washington Post, November 11, 2020).
- As Governor Cuomo and Dr. Mendoza have both stated, our schools are one of the safest places for children to be (NYS Covid Report Card Data, 2/17/2021). The push to have our students randomly Covid tested helped prove this point, as most were negative.
- Students of all ages are experiencing emotional, social, and physical distress from being out-of-school and without their teachers on a full-time basis. They are disengaged from their teachers and peers. They are struggling at home with learning; parents are not educators.
- There are several opinion articles that state teachers feel they are working harder now than ever. The workload of teachers has doubled and their in-person time with students has been halved.
Again, we respectfully ask that you reopen our schools immediately on a full-time basis, while continuing to maintain the remote option for those who request/need it. We request the virtual option be integrated into classroom learning. Thank you for your dedicated service to our community.
This petition can be signed by parents or guardians of Churchville-Chili Central students, Churchville- Chili Central staff and teachers, or Churchville-Chili residents. Please provide your name and email address where prompted. You do not need a Sign-Up Genius account to sign this petition.
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Updates
February 28, 2021
Seeing 250 signatures on this page is honestly hard to process. This has grown so far beyond what I imagined when I hit publish. You all are the ones pushing for our children to get back into the classroom.
February 27, 2021
I checked the count this morning and saw one hundred names on this list. I honestly never thought this would reach so many people beyond my own circle of friends.
Reached 250 supporters
February 26, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2021
February 23, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have joined this effort to get our kids back in the classroom full time. We are getting so near to 250 signatures that I keep double checking the count in disbelief. If you know anyone else who wants to see our schools open, please send this their way so we can cross that mark together.
119 Comments
There is no reason why Churchville can not put up barriers. ALL private schools who do not get state funding has put barriers up and still protected their students!!!
I support a choice for 5 days a week. Take a survey - see how many parents would send their kids back this year and then there will be a better understanding of what spacing requirements you would need. Other districts in this state are sending out feelers to see who would return to 5 days in person. Let's do the same.
Please open schools. Our kids are suffering. Teachers have been in the school 5 days a week exposed to every student every week. There is no excuse not to open school
Students are missing so much instruction. Schools that are open 4-5 days a week are providing a better quality education. I know that educators at CCSD are working very hard and my family does appreciate it. However, the stress hybrid learning has caused on families also needs to be considered.
My sons are struggling with home learning and are falling behind. I am not an educator and this is hurting my relationship with my kids. Enough is enough.
Open schools fully, please. Kids a re e pretty much i.mune. the few immune compromised should do wearadms and use sanitizer.
No need for any distance rule, don't need to measure any number of feet. Just have all wear masks and get kids back in school
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At almost a year out of traditional schooling, our children need to be back in school. Full-time.
We respectfully ask that all students in our district be allowed to return to full-time, in-person instruction immediately. Given the updated guidelines from the CDC as of Friday February 12, 2021 wherein 6’ of social distancing is suggested but not required in schools, especially those in lower transmission areas, we ask that you revisit the NYSED and NYDOH guidelines as they stand. Please return our children to in-school learning, every day.
NYSDOH mandates 6’ of distancing OR masking. Churchville-Chili Central Schools follow universal full-time masking procedures. Operating under the same guidelines given by NYSDOH and NYSED, Churchville needs to modify the 6’ distance in classrooms to 3’. Masking and barriers should provide the supplemental protection.
We need our schools open fully because:
- Significant data collected during this pandemic shows that 3’ of social distancing for children in school is safe, combined with other safety protocols in place (i.e., masking, barriers, health screenings). Teachers can continue to maintain a 6’ distance from students (ex. “Why 3’ of Social Distancing Should be Enough in Schools,” by Drs. Joseph Allen and Sara Bleich, Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, article appearing in The Washington Post, November 11, 2020).
- As Governor Cuomo and Dr. Mendoza have both stated, our schools are one of the safest places for children to be (NYS Covid Report Card Data, 2/17/2021). The push to have our students randomly Covid tested helped prove this point, as most were negative.
- Students of all ages are experiencing emotional, social, and physical distress from being out-of-school and without their teachers on a full-time basis. They are disengaged from their teachers and peers. They are struggling at home with learning; parents are not educators.
- There are several opinion articles that state teachers feel they are working harder now than ever. The workload of teachers has doubled and their in-person time with students has been halved.
Again, we respectfully ask that you reopen our schools immediately on a full-time basis, while continuing to maintain the remote option for those who request/need it. We request the virtual option be integrated into classroom learning. Thank you for your dedicated service to our community.
This petition can be signed by parents or guardians of Churchville-Chili Central students, Churchville- Chili Central staff and teachers, or Churchville-Chili residents. Please provide your name and email address where prompted. You do not need a Sign-Up Genius account to sign this petition.
Thank you.
Updates
February 28, 2021
Seeing 250 signatures on this page is honestly hard to process. This has grown so far beyond what I imagined when I hit publish. You all are the ones pushing for our children to get back into the classroom.
February 27, 2021
I checked the count this morning and saw one hundred names on this list. I honestly never thought this would reach so many people beyond my own circle of friends.
Reached 250 supporters
February 26, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2021
February 23, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have joined this effort to get our kids back in the classroom full time. We are getting so near to 250 signatures that I keep double checking the count in disbelief. If you know anyone else who wants to see our schools open, please send this their way so we can cross that mark together.
119 Comments
Need my daughter to be full time for Kindergarten. It's just not going well w Zoom calls and it's ridiculous. Leroy is going full time in April, why can't we?
There is no reason why Churchville can not put up barriers. ALL private schools who do not get state funding has put barriers up and still protected their students!!!
I support a choice for 5 days a week. Take a survey - see how many parents would send their kids back this year and then there will be a better understanding of what spacing requirements you would need. Other districts in this state are sending out feelers to see who would return to 5 days in person. Let's do the same.
Please open schools. Our kids are suffering. Teachers have been in the school 5 days a week exposed to every student every week. There is no excuse not to open school
Students are missing so much instruction. Schools that are open 4-5 days a week are providing a better quality education. I know that educators at CCSD are working very hard and my family does appreciate it. However, the stress hybrid learning has caused on families also needs to be considered.
My sons are struggling with home learning and are falling behind. I am not an educator and this is hurting my relationship with my kids. Enough is enough.
Open schools fully, please. Kids a re e pretty much i.mune. the few immune compromised should do wearadms and use sanitizer.
No need for any distance rule, don't need to measure any number of feet. Just have all wear masks and get kids back in school
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Need my daughter to be full time for Kindergarten. It's just not going well w Zoom calls and it's ridiculous. Leroy is going full time in April, why can't we?