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[ - ] How on earth would one be able to prove a scoring error on the BSRA/OLSAT? We requested to see DD's sheet only b/c it appears she didn't answer a single question on a subtest but have no intention of requesting a retest. But people here are saying if you can prove there was an error in scoring (which we know we don't have a case for) you can request retesting. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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maybe they rescore it in front of you when you go to see it. N. Rosen will be my chaperone when I go. While I am there I think I may slip into the OSEPO office b/c they won't answer my calls or email re where the hell my letter is! Think civil disobedience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Good luck with that! :) I want to know if we can learn how children who also tested with our tester faired. She seemed terrible from the little I saw of her and what DD told me. Every single tester at our site walked the child back to his/her parents. Ours literally screamed out "Blah blah's Parents????? Your child is done." and walked away leaving DD to find me on her own. She also told DD it was ok to skip a question if she was unsure when we had told her to try her best and give an answer anyway. Who tells a child to skip? I can't imagine that was part of the "training" the testers received. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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^OH - and some sort of bell or buzzer went off for about 2-3 minutes while DD was taking her test. Almost like the type of buzzer signifying the change of classes in a middle school and DD said "the noise bothered me." Thank goodness we had other options! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Did you consider appealing and asking for a resteat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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np: I don't think these are grounds for a re-test. If a test was lost or swapped in error, then yes. simple distractions during the course of the test are to be expected. also, instructors are told that if a dc is struggling and not able to choose a response after a period of time, then they can tell the dc its ok to skip. if they don't do that, the kid might get so anxious that it will affect their ability to perform on subsequent items. simple test taking skills. if you don't know, move on. signed olsat tester. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Perhaps not, but I would still have requested a retest, making my argument. In fact, we did do this and were granted a retest. The DOE did actually investigate (spoke to the tester, I believe) and granted our request [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Retester above: On what grounds? Were you around during test? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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She had to fill in her own bubbles - the only one during that day's testing at that particular site that had to. Tester agreed that it negatively impacted her performance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Wow. That is big. Did you find out if not bubbling was officially policy? I'd like to know what I am getting myself into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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The official policy was that children were given the option to bubble if they wanted. DD told us she wasn't given a choice, and that she had to bubble all 40 questions. She was wiped out by the end. They investigated and agreed that she shouldn't have been asked to bubble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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^^ But to add, we did follow official policy and appeal for a retest within 48 hours of the test. We didn't try to have them bend the rules or anything, we just laid out our case respectfully [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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I thought they all had to fill in their own bubbles, mine did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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No. It really didn't occur to us that we could have - especially since this all happened on the last day of testing. And, for the OLSAT tester below - clearly this tester influenced my child to skip b/c she was out in 30 minutes. The first to come out. Something was fishy is all I am saying and I don't trust the DOE to adequately train testers anyway. To have anyone buy psychologists administering tests like these is ludicrous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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Why? Did you do the sample test with your dc? What was so tough about following the script? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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It is not an IQ test, a psychologists does not have to administer it. However, I have a hard time with the DOE allowing any teacher who wants to make an extra buck administer it. I worked there and know how varied quality can be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:07 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP! I've recently stopped swaddling my 9 month old. Now in bed she rolls over and sits up. Doesn't understand it's bedtime anymore. What to do??? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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CIO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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okay - but she's sitting up - will she lay down on her own eventually? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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no the next step is pulling herself up on the rail and yelling for you to come in. I've been there and what i did was rock my dd until she fell asleep which took forever. the next thing i did was exhaust the heck out of her after her afternoon nap so that she would literally collapse into a deep sleep. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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btw if you're a sahm exhausting her in the summer is easy just take her to a pool or park with water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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np - yes she will lie down on her own. We use those baby in a bag/sleep sack for night time. I think it helps them know it is bed time. We also have a bedtime routine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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sounds like she's ahead of the curve. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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I do the same thing. I feel like sleepsac + routine lets them know it's bedtime. And yes, db will lay down on her own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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np: yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Any MSC parents on? What's the deal with the lack of a library? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Not a MSC parent, but the school is small and operates on a sliding scale so it is not as plush as other privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Oops, I was thinking MCS, sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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No problem - easy to confuse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Friends are very happy there and have not had any problem with the lack of a library. the classrooms have their own libraries. FWIW, 199 has libraries in the classroom or hallways as well. Many publics don't have full-time libraries, including Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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But Anderson has a real library that's shared with PS 9. 2.5 days per week for each school. Plus they have extensive classroom libraries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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MSC parent here - lack of library did bug me at beginning but has not been an issue. Lots of books in rooms, and dd makes good use of our local public library. And very few elementary publics we saw had stand-alone libraries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Thanks. It's the one nagging factor I can't get beyond. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Yeah - I was outraged at the whole "classroom library" bull*t instead of a real library but I got past it. MSC is a great school and my dcs are HUGE readers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Thanks again. Really looking forward to the fall. And so happy to finally be able to tell DD where she's going! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone familiar with PS 116 on 33rd St? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:08 PM Flag
[ - ] baby # 2 is really big. She's 3mo, wearingan outfit my DB #1 wore at 9mo! When people say, "He's big!" I say, "Big and Beautiful!" Any other snappy comebacks? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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why do you need to be snappy? Can't you agree? I mean your dc is big..so what? Not like they are saying your dc is ugly or fat. Don't be too sensitive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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thank you or yes he is works fine - not meant as an insult [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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ita, people are saying a good thing. If a baby is big, it's implied that he is healthy and knows his job, which is to gain weight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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I sort of agree. I also had people tell me not to worry as my big baby would one day slim down. Uh, I wasn't worried. Just a "yep!" will do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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i'm not sure -- my 2yo DD is about the size of a 3yo and i have yet to come back with a snappy comeback. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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My baby was big until he started walking (so skinny now!). I hated people always saying how big he was. How about, "Yes, and we are so glad that he is healthy." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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i get it all the time -- it's not like i ever tell anyone, "wow -- your baby is sooooo small." how rude would that be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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come on..ppl would tell me my dd was a peanut. I didn't take it as something rude. She was petite..she was a peanut. With #1 they would say she's big..she was so damn long. She was big. I didn't get upset. Not sure why so many ppl get upset with these simple and harmless comments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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I have a smallish dd, 75% for height and 25% for weight. I get comments all the time about how tiny she is. She's 7 mo and someone the other day asked "how old is she? 2 months?" It happens both ways. All you can do is smile and move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] I read somewhere about an event ( not the mermaid parade) about how a mermaid dives in a pool and then does a meet and greet with kids after. Does anyone know what I mean . BTW this is in NYC/Brooklyn 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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I'd prefer the nervous straightedges if I'm paying for a birthday party at a museum or playspace. Hate when guests show up 30 minutes late. I paid for an empty half hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Best quote ever from Jon Stewart (discussing a Jewish lesbian wedding): "I don't have a problem with 2 women having a child...but I do worry about the welfare of a child with 2 Jewish mothers!" LOL! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I love him! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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that is so damn funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I bet this wouldn't be funny if he were not Jewish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:08 PM Flag
[ - ] What nail polish colors are "in" for pedicures right now? I can never decide when I'm at the salon. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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seriously? just put what strikes your fancy at the salon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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But it looks one way in the bottle and another on my nails...and then I see other women wearing different colors that I think look better! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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what I do is I open the bottle and put some on my nail to see how it looks when I'm unsure. This helps a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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i go with plain ole' white -- it wears well and doesn't show chips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Anything but a french mani on the toes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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ita -- i do white but def. NOT french [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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never french pedi. so gross. i like reds or dark colors. they do not hold up at well, but i like the look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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I like brighter colors on my toes. I use essie china doll but I don't think it's "in" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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keep it natiral - babys breath [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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i let my dd pick most of the time. i have had purple, blue and green. i had to draw the line at orange. i personally like the purple and a red one called diggereedo something (Australian theme from opi i think). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:18 PM Flag
[ - ] where is the search box on the new ub? Thanks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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upper right, next to the "go" button [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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right under WELCOME [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] It's so hard for me to stop being bitter about being shut out of the privates for this fall. I swallow it when talking to all the friends we have going to the privates, but it really burns me up inside. My DS is, in my humble opinion, so bright, curious and kind. It's crazy to me that we only got a handful of waitlists and that none of the lists moved 1 iota. :( 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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i'm sorry; it seems unfair. i'll bet you'll look back on these days and laugh when your child does really well wherever he goes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Sorry, try to remember that 3100 dc took the test for 2400 spots. Many many very bright, nice dc from nice families got SO. Is he on the younger side, can you try next year? I am sure that dc will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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THank you both. It's what I keep telling myself... where he goes to K is so unimportant. He is actually on the older side, making this all the more crazy. His ERBs were just OK (80) - he's very verbal but not the most willing "performer" of tasks in uncomfortable settings and that's what I think made all the difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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That is why testing four year olds s*cks. Some kids are very shy in new situations and this test, therefore, "shuts out" many bright dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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The schools want bright AND cooperative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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Just because a child is shy around a stranger does not mean that child is not cooperative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Sometimes an 80 is an 80. Amazing how EVERYONE has a 98 or 99 kid who won't "perform". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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That's what you get for having friends whose kids all go to private school. You need some public school friends! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Very true. I guess that'll be the case next year! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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that stinks. i'm so sorry. but when your DS sets the world on fire in about 20 years, you can tell them all "I told you so!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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:) I like you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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i like you, too. it's so hard to judge a 4yo by his or her cover. there was a boy in my DS's nursery school -- everyone knew "jake." he was a total nightmare -- almost got kicked out, etc. and you know what? now, he's in kindergarten, and according to another friend, he has morphed into a delightful child. i think it's so hard to predict these things. anyone who thinks they know your kid by a couple of tests and child studies is wrong... hope you find a good place for DS where the both of you are happy with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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It's easy from the outside to think private school is the reward children get for being smart and well-behaved, but it's really more about the parents' ability to pay and other factors beyond your control. A private school teacher once told me that his school chose students based on their parents professions, looking to spread their financial risk beyond any one particular industry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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It's about the kid. But whatever makes you feel better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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some schools openly state they are accepting the family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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Most of them do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Right. In terms of parents not being pitas. They're looking at the kid and confirming erb at those "playdates"; they're not social calls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:43 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a 6 mos old ds I am nursing exclusively. I am not sleeping well. I am not as sweet with DH as I used to be (he works long hours at the office and I take care of home stuff exclusively, for now). In fact, I have occasional episodes of pure bitchery - well-founded sometimes but total overreactions. Were you this way, too? Is it the hormones or me? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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hormones and lack of sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Can you divide up the home stuff somewhat? I found myself to be totally resentful when it felt to me that I was doing everything at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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it is really really hard to be the main provider 24 hours a day, every day. It gets easier as the night feeds disappear and they start solids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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It's hormones and exhaustion. Have a sit down with dh and explain that you dont mean to be bitchy. Tell him it's hormones and that it's hard doing all of the home stuff. But make sure you say that you appreciate how hard he is working for the family as well. Ask him to be forgiving and understanding of the fact that this will get better over the next year or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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It's really, really hard to be an sahm with a new baby (and 6 mos is still new!). When mine was that small, I hired a sitter for one afternoon/week. Those 4 or 5 hours saved my sanity; I looked forward to them all week. Seriously, it's hard work and the lack of sleep is so debilitating. Can you have dh take the baby for half a day Saturday or Sunday? Leave a bottle of bm or formula and do something, anything frivolous and unproductive. Good luck, honey. It gets easier, I promise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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Sounds like my life for the past seven years, so try lexapro. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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time to wean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:59 AM Flag
[ - ] DD is 7 and going into 2nd grade. My former parenting strategies, great for preschoolers, aren't cutting it. Any suggestions on books on this developmental stage? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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my dd is 8yr old. I'm stern with her when she doesn't listen..but we do a lot of talks. She may not want to but I make her sit with me and we discuss why I'm not happy with whatever she's doing that is not right. I also do take away her Nintendo DS if she really doesn't listen or will cancel playdates. I don't play with her. If she is respectful, does what she is supposed to do, life is easy. If she is being mean, nasty or disrespectful, I call her on it asap and if a talk doesn't help then I take action. That usually works. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] We are so excited about next year's school year. We were so bummed because we were going to have to move out of the city if dc hadn;t gotten into a good school via lottery or G&T. So happy we can stay here! I LOVE NEW YORK!!!! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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Well NYC & the DOE suck for me. I get to hear whether my kids get a spot in August when they get to the Placement Exception Requests. Woo hoo... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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so, where is dc going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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OP: Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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See you Monday at registration or the picnic! Me, too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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op: See you there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] why won't my 4 yo go to sleep w/o coming out of her room 10 times first? now she says she scared of thunder. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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valid concern. Go cuddle with her and remind her that she's safe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I read a great solution. She gets one "get out of bed free" pass. After she uses it up, no matter the reason, she gets put directly back to bed, no comments or interactions. For the thunder, though, she gets some company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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thunder is scary, don't be mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] What should be my response to 4yo's new antics at the table. Feet up on table, turning around, random screaming, banging fork on table. What is going on? And this isn't helped by 2yo brother who laughs and copycats. Anyone btdt? Do I just wait it out and ignore what I can and give polite reminders? Or do I go straight to timeouts/having to leave the table early? It seems the more strict I am the worse it gets, but I feel strange just ignoring or repeating reminders constantly during the meal. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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I have my 5 yo leave the table when he starts with that stuff. Seems to work okay, but really I don't think he'll actually be cured of the problem until he matures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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Like when he's 30! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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At that age, I had my older DD generate a list of "good table manners." I wrote it down, she illustrated it, and taped it up by the table. It stayed up for years, and all I had to do was point to it to remind her of the desired behaviors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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NP: I like this idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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OP: I like it too, but I know my 4 yo would start laughing if I pointed to the list. He's started this horrible laughing thing...ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] what type of help should i get at home in the fall? this summer a college student is living w/ us & helping out. i have a db, 4yo and 7 yo. $ not really an issue. 7 yo & 4 yo will be in school full time in the fall. dh is away mon-fri for work. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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SAHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Sounds like you just need a babysitter one afternoon a week to watch db while you run errands/go to appts/etc. That's what I would do, regardless of $$. Just because you can afford help, doesn't mean you need it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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I would say a few hours maybe 2-3x a week. However much time you feel you need to yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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i would get someone to clean the house twice a week and start dinner for you. the other days, i would have a sitter after school... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok, stupid question, but seriously: What do you do with all of the junk toys, you know the ones that aren't part of a set and dont really belong anywhere. Party favors, McDonald's toys, etc. I have a 4yo and 2yo and the house is seriously overrun with toys...I need help. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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toss them. they won't even notice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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oh, you don't know my 4yo...he remembers everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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yes, but then what kind of help do you need? maybe you can tell him that the toys went to children who need them or something? if your house is overrun, they just have to go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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^^and is there anything wrong with packing away all of the big toys that were gifts and they never use? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I put them in a box. They can take out the box and play with them. If they haven't played with them in a year or so, in the trash or donated to charity they go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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thank you, gppd idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I throw stuff out and admittedly tell my older ds that I don't know where it is when he asks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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LOL! I do that, too! Also have those huge Ikea drawers in our playroom and both DC have a designated "junk drawer" for little toys like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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i throw them out -- and if DS asks for them, i tell him, "I don't know where it is. Where did you put it?" What a mean mommy I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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toss them when they're not looking, or they're the ones I throw out as punishment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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big black garbage bag after hours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Two options: 1) remove under cover of darkness and play dumb. 2) Teach DCs that some kids have fewer toys than they have and it's time to donate. We do a combo of both. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] PS9 G&T or PS87? Really struggling here...DD if that matters. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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PS 9 G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Are you zoned for PS 87? Do you have younger children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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np - PS 9 and PS 87 are pretty close to each other, if you're thinking about 2 kids at 2 different schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Yes and yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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i would do ps9. If you don't like it, you can always switch to 87, assuming you live in the zone. If you give you 9 now, that's it most likely for that opportunity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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You & I are in the same boat. I'm zoned for 199 with younger sib and on the fence. I guess we'll sort it out after we feel out the vibe at the picnic tomorrow...We also have DD and seems (at least from this board) it's heavy on DD's -- a good thing for my [shy] DD at least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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That's a lot of pressure to put on a picnic. I would think you would focus more on what you see in the classroom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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87 - especially if you have a younger sibling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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i disagree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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The disparity b/w the 3 programs at 9 is an underlying cause for problems at the school. Plus, 87 is as high scoring as 9 and has the option of dual language. I don't know a single family unhappy with 87 and the "x" factor of the sibling having to test into 9 is a big risk. You disagree because...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Yeah, we researched 87 very thoroughly and all the familes are close to ecstatic about it. Got pluses and minuses about all the other schools we asked about, but only pluses about 87. We're thrilled to be going there next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I actually know a family with big minuses about 87. But this is a family with another child at Hunter so their basis for comparison is very different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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np - What do you mean by "underlying cause for problems at the school"? Dc is not at PS 9 so I don't know what you mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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My dc is at PS9 and I don't know what she means. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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I think the PS87 principal is great, but I would go with PS9 and hope the sibling policy stays in place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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PS87 if you got in from lottery. Amazing school, and a bigger population than the 9 G&T. More activities and other features. At 9 your kid will be with the same kids for 6 years. I did that in elementary and it was not a good thing. If you're zoned for 87, then you can always try 9 first and switch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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