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[ - ] Anyone know the K class size at 166 g&t? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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No idea, do you know how many students the DOE overaccepted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:55 AM Flag
[ - ] BF moms who got pregnant while BF: did your docs tell you to stop BF immediately? TIA. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Nope, but I'm told dcs don't like the taste once you've got another bambino in there. I don't know anyone who's nursed through a pg... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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I've heard the same. SIL is an uberboober, her DS self-weaned when she was about 4 mos pg. with No. 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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i think uberboober is my favorite word EVER. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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i have two friends who nursed their first db throughout their second pregnancies and continued (one for about 6 months, one for about a month) after db #2 was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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ps i also know two people who had miscarriages while nursing #1. never heard of an actual connection, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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My mother did - she weaned my brother 1 month before I was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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I know someone who tandem nursed two children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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no but my milk dried up pretty quickly - OB said I could nurse as long as I wanted to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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If for some reason the kid didn't wean, you would want to at least some months before due date. The nutritional needs of a toddler are very different from an infant, and if the toddler is still on the breast, it may create undue hostility between her and new baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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how weird would that be... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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sigh... I know people who don't wean until age 4... Although usually never two at the same time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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while that sounds good on paper, nature has it figured out. Women have nursed two children for generations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I honestly doubt that women used to make as big a deal of it as we do now. You really think that women back in the day would let dc breastfeed that long? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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of course - they didn't have a supermarket or formula. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:11 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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no, but it hurt like hell once i was pregnant so i weaned after 2 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] My kids are two and almost one and I think it's official. The grandparents have no interest in babysitting. Ever. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.23.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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Mine are 6yo and 1.5. Only interested in older one on a rare occassion. it sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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bad break, but our parents all live a long distance away and the option wasn't ever relly there for us... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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true for us too. i think it's true for a lot of people. so keep it in mind before you go moving across teh country to be close to them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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you never know. it may change as the kids get older and are more fun to play with and a bit easier to take care of. mine mostly visit but will occasionally babysit. the older one is now 3 and they love playing with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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ITA... my parents had a hard time with baby stuff. they couldn't relate and were overwhelmed. Now that DC can speak and do things that my parents enjoy as well, they get along great and are happy to babysit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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Here too.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to take a car service somewhere tonight. No time to hit an atm. Service said fare would be $21. I have exactly $24 in my wallet. Horrible?? Make him stop at an atm? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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call carmel -- you can pay with a cc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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in bklyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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most taxis take credit cards now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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that's 15% tip -enough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Please, please help...........as a result of bad car accident had 3 herniated disks. this was one year ago. wasn't really in much pain. would see chiro for maintenance once or twice a week to help with dull p;ain. since last tuesday, have been in excruiting pain. went to dr and he did nothing excpet tell me to see a neurologist - already ahve an MRI detailing herniations.....what is neurologist going to do for me? who should I be seeing? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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HAve you done PT? I went for a bulgin disk and it really helped, also the PT was really against chiro b/c she said it does not help you learn how to take care of your body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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have you tried acupuncture... it a miracle for some people, and if you go to a chiro, you must be open to "alternative" things... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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chiros can make it worse. my chiro said "you wont be able to live without me now" it was meant as a joke, but god, it really started to feel much worse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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I agree... i think sometimes they have an ego that far outstrips "cracking" spines... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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not only ego, it's a business for them afterall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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neurologist will see whether you need a surgery. not a big deal, microsurgery. or he'll put you on hydrocortizone for starters. in that case make sure he prescribes a good brand name, not a cheap generic substitute which has terrible side effects. the neurologists are forced by insurance companies to prescribe the crap. if your neurologist prescribes the cheap thing - switch, he is probably not so good himself or in bad terms with insurance co, which are all bad signs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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I would see an osteopath, or else an acupuncturist. I'd stay away from chiropractors, honestly. I've got recommendations for people if you are in NYC -- gotta put the kiddies to bed, but i'll check back later if you want names. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:17 PM Flag
[ - ] 447 99s on the OLSAT for K this year. Discuss 113 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.23.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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Where did you get the number? I'm curious. But from the placement posted on UB, it looks right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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latest email from Robin Aronow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Wow, so kids who got A spot must had been super lucky! (Mine didn't get one :-( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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Yes you are right, plus the DOE not only did a sibling preference but also a BUILDING preference! Meaning if a kid made city wide cut off and had an older sib at PS 9, this kid was given sibling preference and vice versa for PS 9 G&T, so the 99 families that were non-sibs and listed A and PS 9 in their top 3 choices were SOL or VERY VERY lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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is this from robin arownow also? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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I know for a FACT that this is INCORRECT! I know a PS9 G&T sib who did not get placed at Anderson, even though they scored a 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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Then you should email Robin Aronow and make her aware of this. I'm sure she would find this info interesting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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what is so interesting about this to robin arownow? who the hell is she anyway? she's a consultant for private school application process, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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Parents have been using her consulting service requested that information. It is posting it here and letting others attack it that is the problem, not her sharing the information with parents on her paid service for mutual benefit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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she is God! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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yikes. so that aronow could speak about someone in emails to prospective parents all over the city next year? I think she is creepy. last year when the olsat came out, she collected everyone's score she could get her hands on. I would not have sent her my info, just to help her business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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she sounds like one of my neighbors who tried to start a neighborhood G&T thingy. She collected everybody's scores and gave advise on what schools you should rank and how. It was ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I know for a fact that this is correct. Perhaps the G&T sib did not rank Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Bull of crap. I know two G&T sibs that got 99s and did not get Anderson. In fact DOE told them not to rank Anderson at all otherwise they'd lose preference at PS9. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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Well if they didn't rank anderson they weren't going to get it now were they? Duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Thanks. That was my point. If they ranked Anderson, they would have been in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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They both called DOE and were told they had to rank PS9 first otherwise they would get sibling preference nowhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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I think your friend lied about 99, then. Or you misunderstood her. There are kids who got 99 olsat but bombed BSRA and total score was not 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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She had some Hunter info wrong. Take it with a grain of salt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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yep, and she is the one who said that ps9/anderson would not have a building preference. but then she is an outside consultant, not a doe employee. Her info is only as good as UBs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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It's the same info the DOE told Anderson - school preference and not building preference, but then Klein made a back room decision without notifying anyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I don't think anyone at Anderson - including the administration knew of the "rule." And since Nicky Kram Rosen executed it, there were kids who had a sibling at Anderson who did NOT get in with a 99, while PS 9 GT kids who did not have a sibling at Anderson did get in. Yes, I know that makes no sense, but that's how they did it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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There were 99 Anderson siblings turned down for Anderson?but how can that be if siblings got priority first and they only turned to non-siblings afterwards? did they set sibling quotas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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This is not true at all, what a load of crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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you are correct....any 99 sibling who ranked Anderson first got Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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This definitely happened for 1st grade. I haven't heard of this for K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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^^actually I don't know if the sibs had 99's but they did make the 97 cutoff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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They did have 99 in first grade and they were denied Anderson in favor of PS 9 sibs. Travesty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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Seriously??? I wish DOE had said that, I would have had my dc take the OLSAT again. We did not bother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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why travesty/ they are no more entitled to anderson than anyone else IMO. good for the doe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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What was her wrong Hunter info? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Wow x2! So they actually DID the building pref? I thought that was a UB rumor! I know one dc who got in A, who wasn't from D3. That dc must have been super duper lucky! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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I think it makes sense. If doe is committed to sib preference in order to keep kids in the same school, then keeping them in the same building is the same idea. not all anderson sibs will make 97 cutoff, so they can at least be with their sibs in the same building. doe is serious about sib policy. good for them. too bad they didn't announce it though since many ps9 kids did not list naderson first for fear of losing sib preference at ps9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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wonder if it will hold for next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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It better, my dc is applying. And there are so many sibs applying this year, it's definitely more than the one G&T class they'll have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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It might make sense but the DOE should have conveyed this info BEFORE people filled out their preferences. It would have made a difference the way parents in D3 listed their choices [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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well, I think they were still figuring out things. I think the only people who would have changed their ranking are the parents of ps9 sibs who might have listed anderson first since they would n't have lost sib preference anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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How would it have? There was no "game" to play this year. They went down your list of choices once they got to your child's form and gave you the first opening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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np: yep. would not have made a grain of difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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The "rule" doesn't make as much sense as you think when you see how inconsistent it is. For instance: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:44 PM Flag
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why SOL? Both are very good schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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I think you misunderstand my point. If you were a NON-SIB and listed A and PS 9 in your top three choices then you were either VERY lucky to get either of those schools or you got your 3rd or 4th choice (the SOL's) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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makes no sense. they were still treated as separate schools. most of the ps9 kids still ranked it 2nd after anderson, unless they were ps9 sibs afraid of losing preference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Think about it. It means that sibs from both schools took up more seats, especially at A leaving fewer seats for 99 scoring non-sibs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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it did not happen this way. sibs at ps9 were told to rank ps9 first or else lose sib preference. no one I know listed anderson first in this group. no one would be dumb enough to risk ending up at ps166 when they had sib preference working for them at ps9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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yes, but that means they were assigned to PS9 when they could have been assigned to Anderson had they known that they would get building preference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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Exactly. No PS9 sibling ranked Anderson first because they were told they would lose sib preference if they did that. I know that for a fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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yes, so this posters point that ps9 sibs were getting all the spots at anderson is incorrect. those kids did not even rank anderson, or ranked it 2nd for fear of losing sib preference all together. thus, it made no difference in the overall pool at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Definitely true for K. I do wonder if it played a role for first grade, as I know most PS9 G&T kids did take the test again, I would assume several got 99s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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any idea how many for 1st grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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I was informed that there were 6 spots at Anderson for 1st grade and 8 eligible sibs, whom were all 99s thrown into a lottery. Other 99s never had a shot, particularly if they only listed Anderson. The school and DoE knew this and will not accomodate those kids at any available citywides anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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know for a fact that you are wrong. amazing the misinformation that gets posted here for the purpose of creating controversy (what other reason could there be?). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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What is the misinformation? There were definitely at least 6 Anderson and PS9 sibs that made the cutoff for 1st. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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you said 8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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If your name is Anna Commitante or Nicky Rosen, then I suppose you lied to me, personally- thereby explaining how you "know" my above post is wrong" and was intended to rouse controversy. I don't care about the whole 'outing' aspect. This is what I was told by e-mail and telephone- from the above listed sources- when inquiring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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what , if any, placement my child had received citywide. Sadly, there was only 1 candidate for a citywide g&t in our entire district(at the 1st grade level or above)and it did happen to be my kid. We never got a courier OR even a letter in the mail, so I did a fair bit of directly communicating w/ the g&t office. Our district options suck and we left those fields blank and only selected Anderson for citywide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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seems your kid would have been better served had you selected nest and tag as options as well. why only anderson if your district programs were so awful? makes no sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Tag is a really inappropriate environment for my kid and Nest is a HUGE daily haul for a not yet 6 yr old. Anderson would have supplemented our child's pretty active learning style, while the proximity to our home would leave enough room for enrichment and q of life. She'll do great where she's going, yet we remain committed to advocacy toward a more equitable structure for all learners, so I will be asking the ??s and staying involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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well if this is true, then it is what it is. no one is guaranteed a spot anywhere. these rules are about offering preference as long as there are spots...not a guarantee. sucks, but what can you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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well, they did send me an e-mail asking if I wanted consideration for our child at a local District g&t, once all acceptances had been tabulated. I replied that I'd be willing to consider one of the newly vacated 1st grade seats at a good D3 g&t. I got a terse, obnoxious reply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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but it sounds like you felt entitled to a spot at anderson because of your lone status as the only qualifier in your district. why didn't you apply more widely> what district, btw? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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No; I was fairly certain there'd be no Anderson spot for my child. My kid likes games and tests uniformly well, so we let her have a go-it was a relaxed day. I do point out her lone status w/in the District(6) to highlight the appalling lack of enrichment and preparation w/in that district's g&t programs. Many of those tested were attending g&ts in d6- my child was not and was not 'prepped'. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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It can actually be hard to believe how crappy a district g&t may be- if you've only experienced D3 or some D2s. Just because they exist doesn't make them good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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We're a District 6 family. It's true that this District is largely overlooked and the lack of good options is appalling. However, PS 153 is a terrific program. Had we not gotten into Anderson, we would have gone there. Many of our friends are going there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:30 AM Flag
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Congrats to your child for the Anderson seat. PS 153 it's families and [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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eds have the distinction of being the only-and now overcrowded ray of hope in d6. I don't mean to sound shady but I wouldn't evaluate a school based on my friends going there. 153 has come a long way and has the support of the g&t admin-they're selling that one hard-even discussing the professional and other 'diverse'(this means 'white' in Heights) backgrounds and ethnicities of the families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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I grew up in the Heights and it's a HUGE school district w/real diversity. Your kid at Anderson is the norm for this area. We've always had our kids in Hunter, privates, msc or D3 schools. Good luck to 153-the families and committed eds are being flashed by the doe like a shiny new penny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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There's a lot of potential and a lot to be hopeful about at that school. I really do wish them well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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You are, I hope aware that the distinction between Anderson, Tag, Nest and Hunter is that they hace accelerated core curriculums. District g&t programs do not. I believe families are frustrated by a lack of seats in an environment with an accelerated core. District offers a gen ed curriculum "with some enrichment possibility". Depending on the distric,t a g&t class in one could easily be underperforming in comparison to the 'worst' gen ed in another district. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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BUT I do agree 153 is, as I've already said, a ray of hope in d6 BUT is not an accelerated core curriculum. Don't take it personally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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Yes I am aware of that. Had we not landed at a citywide, we would have been perfectly comfortable with an enriched, but not accelerated, curriculum. No school is perfect, and D6 deserves better and more options. But you have to work with what's given, too. I actually don't know anyone among our friends who is concerned about acceleration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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Hearing that, I'm relieved for those children. There has been much ado over the lack of Citywide seats. Take a step back from my comments as any perceived form of attack. I applaud the hard work and efforts of the eds and families at 153, yet to fly that small program -in a gigantic district is to lose sight of a larger picture. Children 'distinguished' themselves as eligible for a citywide(read: accelerated)program, according to (really lame)criteria set forth by the DoE. Having said that, I have not measured my child's intelligence, abilities or learning style based on any of the tests; We've shared many enriching experiences and have a really interesting time. I do think it's critical to maintain focus on advocating for all the children in the Doe system-whether my child will participate or not. The g&t offerings in d6 -and plenty of others-are slim, if they exist and I've watched kids and their parents opt out of supporting their local D6 schools for 40 yrs now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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ldren-systemwide. It's important to highlight and support existing, promising and developing programs, while recognizing and demanding the more such opportunities. Why do kids testing above a certain% deserve more enrichment? All kids require this. I think the citywide criteria, poorly formulated ,composed and assessed as it is- is addressing a different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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issue-the opinion that children testing at or above a certain established level of intellectual ability would benefit greatly from an 'accelerated'curriculum. This isn't what the Districts are providing. I am a hugely pro-inclusion, so the whole idea is pretty flawed to me-esp since the OLSAT is such a poor gauge. Parents are attempting to get Citywides for the same reasons that others are trying for in Districts- but their programs are not the same, nor are they meant to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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p.s. back to my original, personal sentiment-Congrats to your child at Anderson and I hope you will continue to advocate for the other kids in your residential District-they really need it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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You think we evaluated the school based on our friends going there? You misunderstood me. I was only pointing out that we were not the only ones among our preschool family friends to be attracted by what 153 has to offer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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Just got an email from Nicky Kram Rosen. These # are correct! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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That there really were 447 99s? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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yes, 447 99's! 978 kids made city wide cut off (97% or higher) and 447 scored 99. That's almost half the kids that qualified for city wide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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wow, i think that was around the estimate i heard from parents breaking down what the numbers me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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Building pref. poster from above here, also with 447 kids scoring in the 99% and between Anderson, Nest and TAG there are only 243 seats available (including over acceptance). It is clear that the DOE needs to have more accelerated citywide programs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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^^^^ or the DOE needs to offer accelerated programs at the district G&T's as well as city wide schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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I would not believe these figures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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I bet they are going to find that they didn't overaccept by enough at Nest--they just did it by 10 kids. I think I have seen more than 10 post on here alone that they were declining. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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NEST would not mind at all if their classes were 21-22 kids like in the past instead of 25 DOE wanted them to have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Maybe knowing there were over 400 99s will stop the 99 "3rd choice" moms from being so depressed that their deserving babies were unfairly cheated out of spots--obviously a lot of equally deserving kids went without. With those numbers I would also think that even those who advocated using the scaled or raw scores might have been disappointed--I can see perfect or near perfect scores needed for Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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That number seems implausibly high. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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ita. What's the breakdown of 98s and 97s? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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There were something like 972 total scores at 97, 98 and 99. If there really were 447 99s, then there is something seriously wrong with this test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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But I don't trust that number (447). It seems way too high. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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it is. Aronow is speaking out of her behind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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HelloOO...That test is crap! Administered by whom? Assessing what? I have posted elsewhere on this site that we're all letting the DoE off the hook for their failing ALL of our children with all this infighting and competitive posturing. We need better schools overall-not some perfect test to label our learners and segregate them further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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hear, hear! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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sorry your kid didn't make it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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She did-but the question is, "Make what?". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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and I will not get my child naked and parade her birthmarks. This baiting of one another is simply awful. When my child or self gets in a snit or makes a big stink out of a little smell, there are 3 questions we've formulated to ask ourselves: "Is this making me feel better? Is this helping? Can I stop now?". Feel free to try them out. My back hurts, so I'm unstooping now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Not really. 50,000 kids took the test. 1% of that is 500. Makes perfect sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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50,000 took it for all grades. The 447 is for K. It's too high. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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It's not. There are 100,000 kids per grade in NYC public system. I'm sure those who thought had a shot at G&T took olsat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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it was for k-3. you don't have to believe me but it was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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11,000 kids took the test for Kindergarten. The relevant number is 11,000, not 50,000 (which I doubt is accurate anyway). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:31 AM Flag
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If that's true, I'm even more thankful that my low 99 got into a citywide. Had they not done the lottery, he porbably wouldn't have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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Well hopefully every crazy mother of a 99 (not all the moms just the loons) will realize that little Einstein Jr. isn't all that special. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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this test has nothing to do with being little einstein, you prep, you get a high score. so easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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400/27,000 still means little einstein Jr is pretty special. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Allow me: zzzzzzzzzzz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Barf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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I also got an email from Nicky Kram Rosen. She confirmed that 447 kids scored 99 this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Did she say anything more? Are they planning to disclose any more details? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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No waitlists this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Moms of DDs just do not get DSs. Always so horrified by their behavior and quick to suggest ADD. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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I am a mom of a dd. I accept boys are different. I've never, ever suggested anyone has ADD!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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I have never seen anyone on ub suggest that ds has add [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:24 PM Flag
[ - ] pg w/ 2nd dc, first dd is 2 and full of attitude right now... dh seems to be freaking out (seems withdrawn, obviously frustrated). Is this normal? Any btdt 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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depends on the dh some feel incredible stress and "trapped" especially if they are the sole breadwinners. others relish the responsibility. sounds like yours is struggling i would be supportive and non confrontational. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] amazon charges tax in ny. sucks!!!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Yup, the law just went into effect on June 1st. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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np: what law? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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A New York state law requiring online retailers to collect state sales tax. There's a pending lawsuit that may strike the law down, but until then we'll be paying. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Traveling with 16mo. Do I need to bring carseat on the plane? I saw a post about not traveling w/ carseat for 2 yo... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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If you bought a ticket for the 16 m/o, do yourself a favor and bring the car seat - it's more comfortable for DC than the plane seat. A 2 y/o must have a ticket, and often their legs are long enough to kick the seat in front of them from the carseat, so the carseat is more trouble than it's worth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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actually, by the time dd was about 16mo, she was better in a regular seat. the car seat makes everyone feel very crowded, and some of them don't fit in the seat anyway. not fun to carry around the airport either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Packing on a 2wk trip to Mexico with a 4yo. Anything I must not forget? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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double everything for the flight in case of delays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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why not just come clean to the in-laws [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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you won't need much, it will be scorching hot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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valium [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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sunscreen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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jump rope for airport layovers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:17 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm trying to plan a fun three or four day weekend away with just my husband in September or October before our baby arrives (January). Does anyone have any recommendations for a fun city or place to visit? We live in the NE and would prefer to travel no farther west than Chicago but would consider the Carribean. We are looking for great food and an interesting place to explore. TIA. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.23.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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DH and I went from Boston to NYC for a long w'end. Spent a lot of money, ate incredible food, saw Kara Walker exhibit etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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miami, south beach or key west. or puerto rico. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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Montreal and Quebec City make a great long weekend trip, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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i haven't been yet, but would love to go to quebec city. i think they're celebrating their 400 yr now so there's a lot going on. Heard Montreal is amazing too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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We went to Montreal in May for our last weekend before db. It was wonderful. Also recommend Quebec, we went there Labor Day two years ago and it was great. Lots of nice boutique hotels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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somewhere not hot or humid... I like the Montreal post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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she is NE, do something different before the baby comes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Charleston, really cool place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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New Orleans! The rates ARE GREAT for hotels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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nevermind...NO is very humid! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Go somewhere where they don't put pregnant women in jail for having a glass of wine:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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Bermuda! Short flight, beach, great dining, quaint shopping. 4 days is all you need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:40 AM Flag
[ - ] overheard on the tube: "piccadilly station. mind the gap!" 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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on youtube? Gap is closing>? oldnavy sucks, too bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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so many bad jokes in one post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Expressions that make your skin crawl: Me, Powerwalk 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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Utilize instead os use [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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I have a friend that says powerwalk instead of walk - as if I will mistake her walking for pleasure instead of exercise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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powerlunch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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agreed. powernap too. and playdate. poopy diaper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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i hate the word "panties" when a man says it... creepy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:51 PM Flag
[ - ] I heard this very done-up woman on the subway telling her friend, "His daughter told me, 'I don't want you to marry my daddy. I don't want you to have a baby.' So I told her, "I don't have one and I want one. So there. I am going to have a baby with your daddy." So much for a wicked step mother! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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she's in for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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he must be a total asshole to let this woman speak with his daughter this way -OR - to not recognize who he is introducing into his world... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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