Kids will adjust to it... and if they don't, it is most likely because

they are hearing from their parents at home what BS masks are, and how they arent sheep and all. Kids model parents in all this, so I weep for some of these kids.

In response to this post by bigbadbird

Posted: 08/18/2020 at 10:11PM

The Montgomery Co. School board meeting is getting good -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 9:38PM

All of this is silly, all school systems should wait, but no reward in that -- WestyHokie 08/19/2020 09:48AM

I disagree. I am extremely concerned about my daughter who is starting -- HokieGator 08/19/2020 10:09AM

Yep. We are totally screwing over the development of our kids -- Tafkam Hokie 08/19/2020 10:41AM

It is a risk calculation, what you cite vs. spread of virus -- WestyHokie 08/19/2020 10:25AM

I understand that side. But will we have eliminated the threat by January? -- HokieGator 08/19/2020 10:48AM

"Congratulations, class of 2033...the first class to never... -- MP4VT2004 08/19/2020 7:08PM

Best of luck to you no matter how it plays out. I don't envy teachers -- HokieR 08/19/2020 04:37AM

You know it's a great meeting when a member is concerned about the word -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 11:05PM

We started back in person yesterday in SC ** -- bigbadbird 08/18/2020 10:02PM

What county? We are in York and start on 31st ** -- HokieHutch 08/18/2020 10:43PM

Spartanburg ** -- bigbadbird 08/18/2020 10:43PM

Has there been hysterics or cheers? ** -- HokieSignGuy 08/18/2020 10:05PM

I appreciate the effort for them to go back- it's either Mon Wed or Tue Th -- bigbadbird 08/18/2020 10:08PM

Has the teachers union organized the sending of wills to the board yet? -- Vienna_Hokie 08/18/2020 10:39PM

So far all has been civil- I think maybe a little aggressive with the temp -- bigbadbird 08/18/2020 10:43PM

Kids will adjust to it... and if they don't, it is most likely because -- HokieSignGuy 08/18/2020 10:11PM

Or, they read the Health Dept definition of "contact" being -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 10:53PM

I don't think most have a problem with the masks- they don't have to wear -- bigbadbird 08/18/2020 10:13PM

Not in Montgomery county. Mask required at all times. ** -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 10:38PM

Given the influx of out-of-towners right now, that may not be a bad idea. -- 48zip 08/19/2020 10:03AM

What did they just vote on before the break? it was unclear... someone -- HokieSignGuy 08/18/2020 10:02PM

To confirm the start date at 50% capacity. ** -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 10:34PM

And, I know I've spoken a lot, but let me add one more thing 25x... -- RUHokie 08/18/2020 10:01PM

How many Walmart/Target/Lowe’s/Home Depot/food lion//krogers -- Hokie1992 08/19/2020 06:42AM

I get your point, but schools are MUCH more congested than the places -- Tafkam Hokie 08/19/2020 07:36AM

Teacher's desk is also the worst in the room. That's one of the key areas -- reestuart 08/19/2020 09:02AM

True. But if you start a contact tracing of the scenarios -- Hokie1992 08/19/2020 08:57AM

Just voted to stay on schedule. It was a 4-3 vote. ** -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 9:59PM

Ohh, is that what that vote was for? ** -- HokieSignGuy 08/18/2020 10:02PM

There wasn't even supposed to be a vote was forced by certain board members -- RUHokie 08/18/2020 10:06PM

Yeah, I was shocked to see it was STILL going... and NOT done... -- HokieSignGuy 08/18/2020 10:09PM

Haha. Thought the same. ** -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 10:35PM

And, she can never keep her mask on her nose. Yet so concerned about safety ** -- RUHokie 08/18/2020 10:11PM

SEROUSLY... kills me how often she touches that thing. She needs a -- HokieSignGuy 08/18/2020 10:12PM

Still concerned about "Virginia Tech students returning" ** -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 9:53PM

Based on the initial testing results, we should be worried about the -- HokieEngineer 08/18/2020 10:07PM

Sue Kass is actually very hostile towards the VT students. -- HokieSignGuy 08/18/2020 10:04PM

And she works at Tech - strange. Maybe time for a career change. ** -- 3011Cochrane 08/19/2020 08:51AM

She’s a mess ** -- Hokie Chris 08/19/2020 07:52AM

Is her maiden name Estroff? -- MP4VT2004 08/18/2020 10:12PM

Our kids can always opt out and go 100% online. Is that not an option? ** -- UTPr0sim 08/18/2020 9:47PM

Yep. But some are concerned about staff that may get infected ** -- HokieGator 08/18/2020 9:50PM

So, a staph infection? ** -- 48zip 08/19/2020 09:09AM

Kids will adjust to it... and if they don't, it is most likely because

Insert a Link

Tech Sideline is Presented By:

Our Sponsors