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[ - ] Is the school in Bronxville all it is talked up to be? We are looking to move there, and don't want to be sold a bag of goods - that the school is much better than it really is. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Isn't "good" a subjective thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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just answer my question, or be quiet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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np - based on your post and response I recommend focusing on your interpersonal skills before worrying about your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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OR: seriously. She sounds like the type of person who would criticize everyone else's view of a school as good, and see what everyone else sees as good as "crap" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Are my eyes deceiving me or did someone just refer to a birthing center as "second tier"? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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looks like they referred to a whole hospital as second tier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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the apocalypse is near [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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clear sign someone spends too much time on the school board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Went to register my child at Lower Lab last week. All the moms were white, skinny, and looked wealthy. Does this pretty much describe the Lower Lab families? Of course, there are exceptions (like me). 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.23.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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For the most part you will find a whiter, upper middle class group of people at all the good schools. I'm in D2 and I found PS40 to be slightly diverse and PS3 the most diverse (face wise). I also think both of these schools are diverse economically too. Peter Cooper/Stuy Town helps with 40 and the fact that 3 used to be able to take children out of zone helped them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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What part of the description do you not fit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I am not white, not skinny, and definitely not wealthy (or even wealthy looking). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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probably the skinny part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Funny, that was true of LL moms when I toured, too, but not A or N moms (much chubbier, like me!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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I am skinny, wealthy and Asian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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DH and future LL dad here -- I'm non-white, doing-ok-but-not wealthy-by-Manhattan-standards, though I am skinny -- look for me in Sept. -- we'll hang out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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you are doing too well. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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What does that mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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LL mom here. Not wealthy, not white, but skinny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:23 PM Flag
[ - ] What famous man perfectly represents men in the 1970s? 80s? 90s? For a project I'm working on... 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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70s- Steve McQueen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I'd say more Burt Reynolds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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op: i had burt for 70s - i think steve mcqueen is more 60s. brando 50s... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Neil Diamond, or yes, burly Burt. Fat Elvis. Tom Jones, Wayne Newton for '70s. 80s: Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Billy Idol, George Michael. '90s: LL Cool J, Jim Carey, Matt Dillon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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60's Steve McQueen, 70's Burt Reynolds, 80's Tom Seleck, 90's Theo huckstable (Cosby) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Theo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Yeah the preppy, but wanna be Run DMC type. Or you can use Bill Cosby if you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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hmmmm. i don't remember theo huxtable being a 'wanna be run-dmc', although there were plenty of them. i guess will smith as fresh prince would qualify... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Brad Pitt or that guy in the Prate movie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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um, johnny depp??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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loved him then - now am newly obsessed with him after seeing him on the MTV Movie Awards. Hottie! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Yeah, Bill Cosby pretty much is the '80s, early '90s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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90's Rob Lowe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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totally disagree. Rob Lowe was the 80s and then he disappeared after some sex scandal. He resurfaced on the West Wing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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rob lowe DEFINITELY 80s. st elmo's fire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Was the brat pack the eighties? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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from Wikipedia: The Brat Pack is a nickname given to a group of young actors and actresses who frequently appeared together in teen-oriented coming-of-age films in the 1980s. The movies made frequent use of adolescent archetypes, were often set in the suburbs surrounding Chicago, and focused on white, middle-class teenage angst.[1][2] The term, a play on the Rat Pack from the late 1950s, was first popularized in a 1985 New York Magazine cover story, which described a group of roughly interchangeable, but already highly successful and rich, teen stars.[3] The name, sometimes used in a pejorative sense,[4] was not known to be used by members of the group.[5] The group has been characterized by the excessive partying of core members such as Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez,[6] while their films have been described as representative of "the socially apathetic, cynical, money-possessed and ideologically barren eighties generation."[7] [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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grazi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Sent a proposal to an agent, he emailed back & was interested, so I sent a writing sample. How long do you think is a reasonable time to wait before hearing anything? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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2 weeks. maybe check in with him after the 4th of july [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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2 - 3 weeks, speaking as an agent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a good part-time housekeeper/nanny in the Hamptons? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.23.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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If they do they probably won't tell you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Do you rent? If so, ask the agent. They usually know people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:44 PM Flag
[ - ] pluke 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:27 PM Flag
[ - ] •Is a pregnancy test ever wrong? I tested the day of missed period and came up neg…three days later no period—which is usually like clockwork. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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it is almost never a false positive, but it can often be a false negative, especially close to when period was due. I would test again before going on any benders just to make sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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ita - re test [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Accepted an offer on our house Sat. Today we get a higher offer. Figures... But we are sticking with #1 offer. The $15K isnt worth the bad karma that will happen if we screw over the first people, Im sure. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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good for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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It's a house. You should take the most you can get for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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its only $15K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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That's still $15K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Gotta say I would negotiate a higher price if it is legal after signing the contract [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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we havent signed contracts yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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Your agent needs to call them ASAP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Any new ps11 moms on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.23.08, 01:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Anderson is supposed to be accelerated, right? This means they cover material beyond a particular grade level. Can someone explain why there are a sizeable number of children scoring in level 3 (at grade level)? Wouldn't one expect almost all kids scoring 4s? (I'm going by the post earlier with the breakdown of ELA/Math scores for Anderson, so haven't looked at NEST yet) 39 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.23.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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only math is accelarated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Same question, then. I was also referring to Math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Just because the math is accelerated a year doesn't mean that the kids have it completely mastered. Just like in any school, in any grade, there are going to be A+, A, B+, B, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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yes, but if they are accelerated in math by one year (so 3rd graders are learning 4th grade math), and the test measures proficiency in 3rd grade math (not 4th grade) then doesn't a level 3 mean they are below grade-level in terms of the accelerated 4th grade math they are learning? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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They must be, since 3 means they are at grade level for current grade. Though a high 3 means they are pretty close. Still, those are the kids that would do better without the acceleration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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np, those tests are designed to test minimum competency. A four should be a breeze for an A student [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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and so the existence of level 3 scores means...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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That there are some B or B- students there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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That the kid forgot some of last year's math work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Not always, depends if dc is a good tester, which is not the same thing as good student. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Anderson overall was the top scoring school in the state..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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thank you for pointing that out. i wasn't sure. where do you see rankings, btw? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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How could it not be? They pick the highest scoring kids to enter to begin with, compared to vast majority of school that enroll anyone living in the catchment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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I think you need to check today's numbers. Lab is better at math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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np: She said "overall" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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sssshhhhh! Don't ask uncomfortable questions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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Nest uses Singapore Math curriculum that is NOT accelerated. By middle school they have much better math scores than Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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percent of 4's in 7th grade: Nest 95, A 65; in 8th: Nest 90, A 70. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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But most of those kids come in at 6th grade, right? So they weren't brought up doing Singapore math [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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How do those scores compare to other selective MSs? Upper Lab? Delta? Mark Twain? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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I also want to point out that every mom and dad I've spoken to with children at NEST have told me that they're pretty sure their kids wouldn't have gotten in under the new system [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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of course not. Especially last year. After what happened the year before NEST probably went down the list quite a bit in order to fill the class rooms. (and maybe begged some) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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What a dumb thing to say. DC got into NEST last year for Kindergarten. There were plenty of people on the waitlist who never got in. Last year they invited the top 250 scoring kids to come in for an onsite assessment. Out of those kids they picked 125. Believe me, everyone showed up for their onsite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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We did and my very bright DC (since accepted at a TT SS school) didn't get in! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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That's not the point. Learning math in a certain way for years has more to do with math scores than miniscule differences in IQ. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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But again, many of the kids were probably raised on TERC or Everyday and came to NEST in 6th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Still, this is impressive. Singapore Math is not aligned with the state tests, yet produces the highest scores. Even better than more selective school like Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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I'm taking this to mean that NEST's math curriculum is superior in that it can make a "regular" kid do well on the State test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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I doubt that is what she means, probably high IQ combined with great math program - which is true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Nest preps their kids in middle school for the state tests. Anderson doesn't do that. Also, Anderson kids in 7th grade are taking 9th grade Integrated Algebra - more important to get them ready for the Regents than silly state tests for work they did the prior year (or two) that have no bearing on their academic records. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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The Regents is a state test and not such a good one either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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Maybe, but it's more important to ace that one for good HS placement (so student doesn't have to repeat classes) than concentrate on state tests that don't have a personal impact on the student. I think it's generous of the school to focus on what will help the student, rather than what will be used by outsiders to critique the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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Here's my own theory: since the drop happens from 6th to 7th grade, I think it's because the top Anderson students go to Hunter for 7th grade. I know there are many Anderson students who enter Hunter then; I'm not sure how many NEST students leave for H. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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But EDM is only taught at Anderson through 4th grade. In 5th grade Anderson switches to very traditional math from Prenticehall texts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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Did you mispost, by any chance? The post above yours is about the fact that Anderson has a certain number of kids leaving after 6th grade for Hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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I don't know much yet about the Everyday Math that Anderson teaches. But I do know there are different philosophies on how best to teach math. Measuring performance at 1 step along the way can only give you a snapshot in time, and the testing might favor one version of math teaching over another. As a new A parent, I guess I'm reserving judgment on this issue and would like to understand better what the philosophy is behind their math curriculum, before jumping to the conclusion that test scores necessarily mean there is something wrong with their approach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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I like you! Hope to meet you at A orientation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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I'll be there tomorrow! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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Because if you take a naturally bright dc and put it in a school with poor teachers and poor curriculum that dc will only ever get a mediocre education regardless of how intelligent he or she might be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Recommendation for great/safe booster car seat for 3 y/o? Thanks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.23.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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cosco gotham (or something like that). very cheap, and we like it. and not so ugly either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:49 PM Flag
[ - ] recently hired a young babysitter (19) who wears way too much perfume--so much that my kids have the scent on them after she leaves---what do I say? I don't want to offend her obviously 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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nothing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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third this. It washes off, don't lie and make up some lame allergy excuse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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np it's not lame. I get asthma if I'm around strong perfume very long. It does happen and its not lame [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Then be kind and honest' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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that's what I recomended to OP, sort of. I think it would be more kind to tell a white lie and say you are allergic than to say I think you stink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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I think that unless she really is allergic, it's a temporary situation that can be ignored [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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but strong smells really bother some people. My sis is not allergic but she can't stand the smell either. Should she put up with that in her own house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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no, if it bothers her then she should be honest. One can be honest and kind at the same time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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you could. I'm just saying this gives her an easy way to say something to the girl without embarrassing her. White lies like that grease the wheels of social interaction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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if you really have an issue it isn't lame. if you are making one up it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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yes, I agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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a sitter is an employee. You can ask her to wear appropriate clothing or no perfume etc etc. Saying you are allergic is somewhat more kind than a few other options. It allows OP to tell her wishes without embarrasing the sitter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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and she's also a human being with feelings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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exactly my point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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perfumes give me a headache. close enough to an allergy for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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that you're allergic... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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tell her you're allergic to perfumes and ask her to stop wearing it when she's working for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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tell her you have allergies to strong scents and ask her not to wear it. Not a big deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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My MIL does this and my kids smell like her all time....THe allergy solution, mentioned above, is the best, and I wish i could say that to my MIL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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you could suddenly develop them. It happens all the time;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
[ - ] What umbrella stroller should I get for nyc subway rides and travelling? (already have bugaboo for strolls around the neighborhood). I'm not that strong, so the lighter the better. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.23.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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maclaren volo. only 9 lbs, folds easily, has carry strap. but best IMO for babies over 1 yo as no recline. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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