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[ - ] Anyone looking for a FT live-out Nanny on UWS or UES? We’re leaving NYC and returning to Europe, and it is breaking our hearts to leave behind our brilliant nanny, Felicia. She has looked after our daughter for the last two years (since she was four months old) – Felicia is very caring, kind, patient, loving and extremely attentive to our child’s health, safety and development. Our daughter knew all of her letters by 22 months, and is ahead of her peers in language and general problem-solving; but most importantly she is an extremely happy, content child. Felicia is a Non-smoker and non-drinker. Comes from a very stable and nice extended family. Strong network of other nannies and children in our area (UWS). Our daughter has many friends, and has developed good social skills, thanks to Felicia. Keeps our apartment in immaculate condition and is very flexible when emergencies arise. Extremely reliable; she has never unexpectedly missed a day of work. Excellent references (including ourselves). If you’re interested, please email me at killyclug@gmail.com). She is looking to start a new position in early August. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.20.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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I posted to you below to see if Felicia was the same nanny from our days on the UWS. Could you please respond because if it is her we are very familiar with her and i would hire her today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Tell you what. Could you ask Felicia if she remembers the little boy that "Patty" used to take care of at 750. The family moved away and we hired her friend "Isa". Maybe that will give you the confidence to get me her number or contact information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Whatever happened to the mom who was upset she ranked Anderson 1st because of the "horrors" of people outside Manhattan becoming friends with her DC who has rarely been outside the borough. Where did you end up??? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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lol, i remember her. i wonder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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wow...I feel for her kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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for real? that's awesome! I mean in a "watching the freaks" kind of way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Oh yeah - it was a CRAZY post - she was regretting putting Anderson first because she would have to go to other boroughs! I think her kids had never been outside Manhattan. Really dying to find out where she ended up! I hope not at our school! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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NP - I don't think either of my kids have ever been to any of the outer boroughs except to interview in Riverdale, so I don't think that's so strange. On the other hand, I don't care where their friends are from - I think that's the more salient point of crazy-Anderson-mom's post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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Really? No trips to Coney Island? The Farm Museum in Queens? A Yankees game? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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(Hanging head) no. I'm sure we will when they get older! (They are 5 and 2.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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Her issue was - she didn't WANT them to - not a matter of just not doing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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Exactly. Her point was that she was upset that she might have to take her dc to a playdate in QUEENS (the horror)! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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ACTUALLY, IF YOU WANT TO KNOW, DC ENDED UP AT ANDERSON. HERE'S HOPING THAT THERE WILL BE ENOUGH KIDS WHO LIVE NEARBY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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fake. The original poster did not use all caps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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OMG - good old WANDA BACK got her child into Anderson?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] yes 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 AM Flag
[ - ] I think step-parents are worse than ILs. College friend is throwing me a baby shower in DC suburbs. Very small - less than a dozen people, including my sisters, mother, cousin and 8 yo niece. My stepmom (of 20 years btw) has told my dad that she is "uncomfortable" going with "all" my friends and that he needs to come with her. I'm not sure why she isn't uncomfortable bringing an uninvited man to a baby shower! I don't care one way or another if my dad shows up but I'd prefer my stepmom just not come instead of causing drama. Ugh! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.20.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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she sounds like a drama queen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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she definitely is that :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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i can totally relate; my stepmom is same way - she and my father have been married for over 30 years and she acts like a child at situations like my wedding, etc. Just tell her she doesn't need to come if you can get away with it and that men are not invited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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Yes, this is not a new issue - there were similar problems at my graduations, wedding etc. My sisters and I have just learned to deal with it but I have to admit that sometimes it just makes me so angry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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i know - you always hope they can act like adults and never do. At my wedding my step-monster sat there and cried/sobbing so loud that she totally made a scene - always HAS to be about her. We're not even close - no reason for her to be crying - I don't even think my own mother cried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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I had my husband, dad, and FIL come at the end of my shower to "make an appearance." If you want to do that, tell her she can come them with her husband. It will appease. She will also look ridiculous, but that's her choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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That's not a bad option. My husband will be in town with me so could stop by with my dad. The whole thing is ridiculous though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:06 AM Flag
[ - ] We’re leaving NYC and returning to Europe, and it is breaking our hearts to leave behind our brilliant nanny, Felicia. We’re looking for a nice family for her. • Has looked after our daughter for the last two years (since she was four months old) – Felicia is very caring, kind, patient, loving and extremely attentive to our child’s health, safety and development. • Very committed to our daughter’s development and education. On her own initiative, she found local story-time and music classes and brought them to our attention. Our daughter knew all of her letters by 22 months, and is ahead of her peers in language and general problem-solving; but most importantly she is an extremely happy, content child. • Non-smoker and non-drinker. Comes from a very stable and nice extended family (we’ve met them and been a family wedding!) Very good values. • Strong network of other nannies and children in our area (UWS). Our daughter has many friends, and has developed good social skills, thanks to Felicia. • Keeps our apartment in immaculate condition and is very flexible when emergencies arise. • Extremely reliable; she has never unexpectedly missed a day of work. • Preference is to work in the Upper West Side. • Excellent references (including ourselves) I can’t emphasize how great Felicia is. When they see her, our visitors and relatives rave about how great she is with our daughter. Other parents have even stopped us in our building’s lobby and also in the street to tell us what a wonderful nanny we have. If you’re interested, please hit reply (or email me at killyclug@gmail.com) and we can set up some time to talk. She is looking to start a new position in early August. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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okay this is nuts, but years ago there was a nanny in my building who we thought was amazing. Is she by chance from the dominican republic and has a daughter who is very pretty and in her 20's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 AM Flag
[ - ] We’re leaving NYC and returning to Europe, and it is breaking our hearts to leave behind our brilliant nanny, Felicia. We’re looking for a nice family for her. • Has looked after our daughter for the last two years (since she was four months old) – Felicia is very caring, kind, patient, loving and extremely attentive to our child’s health, safety and development. • Very committed to our daughter’s development and education. On her own initiative, she found local story-time and music classes and brought them to our attention. Our daughter knew all of her letters by 22 months, and is ahead of her peers in language and general problem-solving; but most importantly she is an extremely happy, content child. • Non-smoker and non-drinker. Comes from a very stable and nice extended family (we’ve met them and been a family wedding!) Very good values. • Strong network of other nannies and children in our area (UWS). Our daughter has many friends, and has developed good social skills, thanks to Felicia. • Keeps our apartment in immaculate condition and is very flexible when emergencies arise. • Extremely reliable; she has never unexpectedly missed a day of work. • Preference is to work in the Upper West Side. • Excellent references (including ourselves) I can’t emphasize how great Felicia is. When they see her, our visitors and relatives rave about how great she is with our daughter. Other parents have even stopped us in our building’s lobby and also in the street to tell us what a wonderful nanny we have. If you’re interested, please hit reply (or email me at killyclug@gmail.com) and we can set up some time to talk. She is looking to start a new position in early August. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 AM Flag
[ - ] We’re leaving NYC and returning to Europe, and it is breaking our hearts to leave behind our brilliant nanny, Felicia. We’re looking for a nice family for her. • Has looked after our daughter for the last two years (since she was four months old) – Felicia is very caring, kind, patient, loving and extremely attentive to our child’s health, safety and development. • Very committed to our daughter’s development and education. On her own initiative, she found local story-time and music classes and brought them to our attention. Our daughter knew all of her letters by 22 months, and is ahead of her peers in language and general problem-solving; but most importantly she is an extremely happy, content child. • Non-smoker and non-drinker. Comes from a very stable and nice extended family (we’ve met them and been a family wedding!) Very good values. • Strong network of other nannies and children in our area (UWS). Our daughter has many friends, and has developed good social skills, thanks to Felicia. • Keeps our apartment in immaculate condition and is very flexible when emergencies arise. • Extremely reliable; she has never unexpectedly missed a day of work. • Preference is to work in the Upper West Side. • Excellent references (including ourselves) I can’t emphasize how great Felicia is. When they see her, our visitors and relatives rave about how great she is with our daughter. Other parents have even stopped us in our building’s lobby and also in the street to tell us what a wonderful nanny we have. If you’re interested, please hit reply (or email me at killyclug@gmail.com) and we can set up some time to talk. She is looking to start a new position in early August. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 AM Flag
[ - ] IRL anyone I know who complains about the LL/198 issue at the end of the day is sending dc to an even whiter wealthier school 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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What is the LL/198 issue. I think this about ps321 in Brooklyn. All the parents give a lot of lip service to the lack of diversity but none of them bother to look for any. We live in Brooklyn for christsake. If you really wanted your child to have black friends, they would. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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ita, people "say" they want diversity...but at the end of the day, not for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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To be fair, I think that it's also just that when push comes to shove, if you want to send your child to a strong public academic school the options just are what they are. You might be better off volunteering on the side to make schools in underserved communities better but sending your child to whatever school is in the best district you can afford. And, you don't have to go to a diverse elementary school to grow up to be an open-minded person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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Then don't let those judgemental busy bodies in your world. Seriously, ignore them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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I'd like to add that we are the black family in the all white school. My child is thriving but I can't say that any parents were very warm to us. I felt like I had to work a lot harder to "make friends" within the parent social circle. White women gravitate to white women because that is what they know and that is what they want their children to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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It's terrible how that is. Glad your child is thriving and that you are finding people who will embrace you as a person and not as a color. We need more of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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I am sorry to hear this. I am black mom out in the burbs and I have to say that despite popular belief, people out here are FAR more open-minded. I have had no problem making friends at all and have rarely encountered the white women who gravitate toward other white women. I would be shocked to know that some of the women I know here shared some of the sentiments that I've seen expressed by the allegedly open-minded City dwellers on this board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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MY "WHITE" KIDS GET SO EXCITED WHEN THEY CAN PLAY WITH A BLACK CHILD IN THE PARK. THEY ARE SICK OF ALL THE BORING WHITIES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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I'm an LL parent and the disparity bothers me, we have friends at 198, but I do think the 2 schools are making progress at trying to work better together. Hopefully the new incoming principal (former Anderson assistant principal) will be able to work with 198 principal to continue positive change. I spoke with a 198 parent this morning at drop off and she said she's tempted to post signs (colored/white). It's not as bad as it used to be; many of the grants LL parents have gotten benefit both schools (like air conditioning, but regrettably the wiring gave out so now both schools are without A/C). There is a joint student council but as my 2nd grader says, that really only benefits the kids on the council. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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As a black mom it angers me that there is such a disparity --the whole upstairs/downstairs dynamic, but then as someone whose parents really pushed and encouraged academic achievement, I also hope it encourages people like the mom you spoke to to push to get her kid into a program like LL. I believe that given the right tools any of the black kids can get into these programs and that should be their parents' goals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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The mom I spoke to is white, and is moving out of the city, though she says DD has had a very good experience for 3 years at 198 (they are moving for financial reasons). She liked that 198 was like a "rainbow," diverse in every sense, DD lucked out with good teachers, good classmates. Her DD was W/L at Hunter, didn't qualify for LL, but they've been happy at 198. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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FYI-The LL parents didn't get funding for those air conditioners...the school budgets paid for them!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 10:03 PM Flag
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I live in all AA nabe and all my AA friends say they don't want their kids going to all AA schools. It seems like the white and AA ppl all want 50/50 or some kind of a breakdown close to that but you can't find a school like that other than Hunter at public schools - or extremely difficult to get in magnet schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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Manhattan Country School (MCS) is perhaps the only school that really approaches that level of true diversity, because they are a "private school with a public mission" and they have sliding scale tuition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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Look at St. Hilda's St. Hugh's graduating class on their website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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You can't tell economic diversity from looking at a class photo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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I think one of the reasons this is true is because traditionally the black schools don't have the resources/respect that non-black schools have. Not saying that we don't want our kids in school with white kids just for the opportunity to associate with them, but honestly it's much harder to get through life in the US as a minority without encountering/interacting with whites than the other way around. So their desire is not based on mixing so much as getting their kids a better education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Anyone who says they want diversity but didn't rank TAG or the Chinatown Schools over Anderson/Nest or LL is a hypocriate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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that's ridiculous. TAG isn't diverse -- it's nearly 100% black. chinatown schools aren't diverse either -- being nearly 100% asian (likely, chinese). anderson is quite diverse, at least my dd's class is. LL isn't diverse and really never has been, but it's a self-selecting group of applicants, mostly in white carnegie hill and yorkville neighborhoods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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sorry, but the g&t programs in schools like ps 124 and 130 ARE diverse. and, those schools serve the chinatown community and their populations in the general ed programs are representative of that community. cannot, at least insofar as demographic is concerned, compare them to LL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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okay, that's true. but as a practical matter, a family that lives in yorkville or carnegie hill who is presented with the opportunity to send their kid to a neighborhood school (which lab becomes) is not going to send their kid to chinatown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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because of demographics or logisitics? would depend on the family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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probably the latter ultimately, but i would bet the former comes into play as well. i'm not judging it -- there are reasons beyond logistics and demographics that come into play, including how much money LL raises, which impacts the availability of resources like ass't teachers and gym equipment. in general, i could understand why parents want to send their kids to a wealthier (which often means whiter) school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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ps 130 and 124 are undiscovered gems for many people outside of the community it represents. good scores, strong parental involvment and monied ptas. the logistics are problematic for those not in the community. a difficult commute from ues or midtown, which is the reason why neither school was an option for our family. too darn hard to get too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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np. right, but that's beside the point. diverse means a balance, and neither tag nor the chinatown schools have it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Anderson isn't diverse. Unless by diverse you mean one AA, and one hispanic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Incoming K at Anderson looks to be about 30-35% nonwhite, with kids from 4 out of 5 boroughs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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You don't know your statistics. None of the classes at Anderson has only one AA and one latino child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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PS198 is actually a good school. Sure, it is more "diverse" and not a G&T but so what? Having two entrances is pretty normal for a building that houses separate schools, no? How does Anderson and PS9 share the building? The thing is 77 and 198 are two autonomous entities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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anderson and ps9 kids enter through the same door. they share floors (some classrooms are anderson's and some are ps9's). they share a music room and art room. that said, they do not eat lunch together, and they do not have recess together. they are released from the yard together, and the D3 zoned anderson kids share school buses with the ps9 kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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As well as PS 9's non D3 kids (of which there are plenty through NCLB, sib policy and OTC registrations from years past giving an in to D5 students when there weren't enough D3 students for the general ed classes.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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You all need to move to the SF bay area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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my kid went to 198 and we liked it so much for PRE K that we are thinking of sending her there for K even though we got a spot at 158, everyone (including us) needs to give 198 and shot before tehy beat it down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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I agree with you. It is a good school. And having LL in the same building and all the attempts to get those two schools closer together does even do more good. It is just too black for many UBers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:34 AM Flag
[ - ] [-]4.5 yo DD is totally ready for K but they are going to put her into pre K because ofher age. I hate that she'll spend another whole year eating snack and doing finger paints. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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i guess this is an ongoing school with its own pre-k? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:23 AM Flag
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she's a fall bday? I hate that too. My youngest dd is an Aug. bday and just makes the cut off and we will be applying for K in Sept [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:23 AM Flag
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maybe you should change to a more academic pre-school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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That's why we're doing public for a year and applying to private K from public K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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But then she's going to be so frustrated in private k, no? Most of private K is socialization, at least according to a TT k teacher I know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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I really don't think a child can be bored in Kindergarten. It's not physics. We'll supplement at home if she is truly not feeling challenged but I highly doubt that will be the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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But then why not keep her in nursery? TO save the $$? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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1. Attached to an ongoing and they wouldn't have helped us apply out. 2. The $30K in "savings" from not doing Pre-K we can spend on a second year of K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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Oh oh, but that doesn't really respond to OP's boredom concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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My original response did. A child isn't going to be bored in Pre-K unless the kid is doing advanced calculus. They're 4 1/2. The world is still interesting at this point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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if she is 4.5 now she is able to enter K in the public school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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let her be a child for another year. Having snacks and doing finger paints is a lot of fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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My dd has been fighting with me about going to prek. She said she's bored and they don't teach anything new. She's been there for 2 yrs. I keep saying it's fun to paint, dress up and play with other friends but dd is tired of it and begs me to send her to a big school. If I were you, I'd send dc to Kindergarten (public) and apply to private next year if you want. But my dd keeps complaining about how everything is for babies at her school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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She's getting those words from someone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Do we have to bring dc to school for registration? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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Depends on the school. PS87 no, PS9 yes. Call the school and ask [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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DOE Chancellors regs say "yes" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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thanks for two responses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Doesn't Nest get the award for makeover of the year? who is their PR person? LY it was a horror and totally slammed and this year it is the new Anderson! 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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sorry your kid didn't get in. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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totally true (and my kid did get in) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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I saw a ton of "i would never send my kids to NEST" posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:47 AM Flag
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we turned it down. dh HATED it. we filled in our sheet quickly with our 2 choices then deadline extended, so we took the tour. i didn't love it, but dh was not into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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there is one poster who constantly bashes it. i agree - it's funny how much people ended up wanting it and how happy people seem. we are also starting there in the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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We are too and couldn't be more thrilled. And i'm certain too that there is one particular basher (as you pointed out). Families we know there are very very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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Nestiacs are the most insecure, desperate group...constantly trying to cover up for the nightmare that school was just a few years ago, when everyone wanted out of there.....I hear it's much better now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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because lots of people in other than D2 and D3 have no choices. they have to choose NEST. Next year TAG would be the new Anderson! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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I'm confident it will. We are sending our 99 DC there in september for kindergarten. Toured it the other day. Impressed with the teachers and staff - friendly and highly qualified. Very positive and supportive environment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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That's great to hear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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I really wanted to like it, bu i did not like Nest when I toured. Very strict and stiff environment and some of the classes we toured were so depressing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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my friend's kid goes there and she says there is so much homework, he has a hard time having a social life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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what grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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I'm one of the pro-NEST posters. I defend the school not out of some personality flaw as is suggested above, but because so many of the posts/posters who criticize NEST here either have no first hand knowledge of NEST or they have old knowledge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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Nest is definitely the best city wide G&T and on the rise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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LOL! Soooo true. I can't believe everyone's drunk the Kool-Aid. If only Hillary had had the same spin-master. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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I thought it was a horror at the Fall open house, but dh visited for the tour after the results came in and really liked it. He said it was like night and day from the open house. Excited, if a little wary, that our ds will be going there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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People at NEST including people who are quite happy with it say that it's strict and has a lot of rules and a lot of homework. Has any of that changed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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or: That's what I'm not entirely sure about, and the part that scares me most. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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If you search here there are plenty of discussions. My K son has homework but it is rarely an issue to get it done and if it is it is because he dicked around the first few nights and has to get it all done at the end of the week. (It is assigned weekly not night by night.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:34 AM Flag
[ - ] 4.5 yo DD is totally ready for K but they are going to put her into pre K because ofher age. I hate that she'll spend another whole year eating snack and doing finger paints. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:17 AM Flag
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are you in nyc? when is the cutoff date? my ds is sep 30 and i'm wondering if he'll start preK at almost 4 or will have to wait till almost 5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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think ahead a bit. do you really want your 10 yo daughter in the same class as 11 and 12 yo boys? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:21 AM Flag
[ - ] ds has 1st cold at 5 mo. runny nose has turned into awful cough. ped says no need to come in. any advice on hoe to make him feel better? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.20.08, 05:08 AM Flag
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aww.poor thing. DD got first one at 6mo. Ped said nasal spray to help clear out nose. And Baby Vicks Vapor rub on chest and behind ears - really seemed to help her. And lots of fluids. I guess Db isn't drinking straight water or juice yet, but if BFing, BF as often as DB wants including at night till better. I also put a blanket under head of mattress to elevate it a bit. DB's cough wasnt that bad though, I think I'd call ped and ask advice on what to do for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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I'm an Aromatherapist who provides care to moms and babies. I suggest that you buy a small bottle of lavender oil and place 2 to 3 drops in a humdifier and keep in baby's room. That's something natural you can do on your own. Also, if you breast feeding, eliminate dairy and sugar as they are mucuos-building agents. If you are open, you and baby can consult with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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