"So we're trying to put together a letter right now to tell them, like please, respect what the teachers want, in order for their health," said Max. In addition to his studies, he's on Ronald Reagan's Superintendent's Supervisory Council with a group of other students.
Though Max, it seems, has plenty of energy to spare. "But they're also at the last of how long they can do this. "It's been a challenge, but they're coming through okay," said Neil Kiekhofer, Max's father. 10.īut a return will depend on the level of staff and overall health risks for both students and teachers.Īccording to the MPS school board, just under 17 percent of teachers who tested on Saturday were found positive, a big decision to return to a remote classroom. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has said it hopes the shift to virtual only lasts one week, with a shift back to in-person on Jan. Most of my friends prefer in-person, because there's an experience with teachers you can't get when you're virtual," said Max. "I know I prefer being in person a lot more. "I remember last year being virtual, that was alarming."Īlarming, especially for seniors, who have little time left to spend in class with their peers. "Honestly, it was really scary," said Max about returning to virtual learning. But now, it's dual purpose because of the pandemic. It looks more like a rumpus room for teens than a classroom, and, well, that's what it was supposed to be.
The three are in the third floor of the Kiekhofer's east side 118-year-old home. "I mean, yeah, I saw it coming just because, in the last week of school we all saw the cases rising," said Max. It's not what they had hoped for to end their senior year of high school at Ronald Reagan. won’t be patronizing this place again.MILWAUKEE - Max Kiekhofer, his twin sister Izzie, and their pal Jacob are once again studying from home. Anyway not worth the trip downtown, don’t need the attitude or the average cold food. Made some smart ass comments as he left our table. Apparently he didn’t like being told he erred and mare when he poured into the glass it was more like it should have been the first time. Told waiter and he had the bar boy come over and he proceeded to put on a show on how they measure every drink they pour. when we finally received the2nd one it was noticeably a short pour. my wife sent hers back because it was not even slightly warm. when we finally received our dinners, The food was cold. waiter kept thanking us for our patience. To put it mildly, the service was terrible.There were about 6 people at the bar and maybe 7 or so tables with people dining. Had dinner at the Rumpus Room on a ho hum pretty slow Wednesday night.