The Covid number have been rising in the Magic Valley this month. In the county where I work we have a 40 % positive rate. It is HUGE.
Early in the week the health department and hospitals meet with each county asking for a mask mandate order to be placed. No action was taken.
On Wednesday, the State Board of Education changed a a rule that basically said if your county is in Red, you have to close schools. On Thursday, all Magic Valley counties were moved to Red. Across the valley there were many emergency school board meetings on Friday morning. The meetings were emotionally charged. No action was taken, except one school district.
My take on all this,
☆ Plans were in place for a reason.
☆ The problem is due to community spread, disregard for wearing a masks or staying home. Our school has not had Covid in it since the first week if school, yet we are in danger of shutting down because of adults who refuse to follow some simple rules.
☆ There is nothing in the Constitution that gives you the right not to wear a mask, but there is something in the Constitution about a right to an education
☆ I don't want to shut down schools and I feel strongly that our kids are safest when they are with us.
☆ And last, I don't trust the people making the decision about public safety. *not the first time I've said this.
On a happier note. We had a good week at school. I've had time to make individual kits for projects so we can work hard and create.
Spookly and yes, they consumed all the frosting.
Number rack bracelets for a math lesson. They only touched their own beads. It was a good lesson to boot.
The end of the week was hard. We are working for two more weeks.
The end of the week was hard. We are working for two more weeks.
Be safe and wear a mask. I know I will.
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