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[ - ] New Anderson Moms, PLEASE stop posting crazy, neurotic inquiries about registration. Maybe you should start a Yahoo group called "When will Anderson register my child and other Anderson concerns". This board is for everyone and we are all going to new schools in the fall, yes only you seem to be freaking out and dominating all the threads. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 05:07 AM Flag
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I think they are just excited. I'm sure they will all calm down soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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Blah blah blah...sour grapes. I saw earlier an A mom said that they got an email last night, they should be calmed down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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No kidding. If we were starting Anderson I think I might reconsider the spot. FREAKS! The LOT of them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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the only crazy neurotic post I see this morning is yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Never tried Soduko until yesterday on my dd Nintendo DS. That game is addicting 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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Totally addictive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:59 AM Flag
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op: yes and my 8yr old is loving it too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:03 AM Flag
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I find it so relaxing. It's my stress reliever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:05 AM Flag
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yes once you start and on a roll it's great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:06 AM Flag
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my in-laws do it all the time. i really need to start doing it to get my mind working [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:13 AM Flag
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op: I was always wondering how this game worked since I see so many ppl on the bus with it. Now I'm loving it. If you love challenges, you will love this game [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:23 AM Flag
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I find crossword puzzles are better for the mind working thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 AM Flag
[ - ] tomorrow is DS's SEIT's last day. she has been wonderful and i want to get her a gift. any suggestions other then a gift certificate (my backup option, but i want something a little more personal) tia. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.18.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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A photo of your dc is always nice - put it in a good frame and there's your gift in addition to a gift card (which is always appropriate). The most important thing is a beautifully written note. Anything after that note is gravy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:21 AM Flag
[ - ] What can I do w/dcs downtown today (NYC)-playgrounds, lunch spot? Is there a children's museum downtown? tia. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:49 AM Flag
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yes there is the ny children's art museum downtown. There are also playgrounds in bleeker st, along west side hwy, tompkins sq (east village), stuy town [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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thank you so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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yw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:58 AM Flag
[ - ] SOS! We are G&T 96th percentile and got a "shut out" letter. I left numerous messages on the phone numbers indicated in DOE letter, e-mailed all the G&T department e-mails i could find on internet, nobody came back to me yet.Someone here mentioned that even you show up there security will not let you in. What should i do? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:36 AM Flag
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Let it go. Move on. Go to Gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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What do you mean "shut out?" Do you mean you didn't rank all options and did not get a spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:00 AM Flag
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you could not have been shutout. my 90% dd was given a spot. did you not list all the options? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:04 AM Flag
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we ranked few options, got none. Now how can i get in touch with them to see what's left? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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I repeat...NO WAIT LISTS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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you are SOL. You should have ranked all your options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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That was your mistake. In order to be guaranteed a spot you had to rank ALL of your choices. There are no more spots left. Its over for you and you need to find a nice general ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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i don't think we need gen ed K. my ds is a fluent reader (and writer) and his math is on the 2nd grade level. It might be better for us just to stay home for another year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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OK. Then perhaps that is what you should do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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you should send him to school for the socialization. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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You are SOL then. They were clear that you had to list all the options to be guaranteed a spot. I don't mean to be snarky, but why didn't you follow the instructions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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we thought 96 is a good number :)))) Btw in the SOL letter says that they are willing to find a spot for us and suggest getting in touch, but how??? They do not pick up those phones :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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What is the wording of the letter that says you can find a spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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"We can offer your child a placement in a program <> which you did not rank and which has not filled yet. If you would like to consider this option, please call .....by June 20th." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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Did they tell you specifically which program? If so, call that school too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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Try the Office of Student Enrollment (212-374-4948) or Office of Gifted and Talented Programs (212-374-5972). Those were listed as numbers for any questions on my acceptance. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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You could also try emailing giftedandtalented@schools.nyc.gov with all the info on the form (child's name, OSIS, etc.) and state the school you'd like to accept into that's listed on your letter as an option for placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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left 2 or 3 messages on both... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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they just started vacations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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who started vacations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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i would shut you out too- you sound really annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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of course i am, my apologies :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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OK, email Robin Aronow maybe she can give advice on G&T's that are not filled yet. What district are you?? Also, whenever you email anyone at DOE or OSEPO make sure Robin Aronow's is CC'd. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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212-374-4948. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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Thank you very much for advice!!! We are district 2. I'll also try to go there today, will see if they'll have to use their weapons to stop me from seeying someone :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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You had 7 schools to rank and if you would have done that your kid would have gotten a spot. Why didn't you do that especially now that you are willing to accept a school you didn't rank in the first place. Be glad that the DOE is willing to work with you on this. Just wait a couple of weeks and then follow up with the G&T folks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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in D2 the only schools with open spots are the ones in chinatown. What is your gen ed school? unless it's 198, I would send your child to gen ed for next year for the socialization aspect and apply to G&T again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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The goddess of NYC schools. OP, just wait for the dust to settle and then call the G&T office (phone numbers are on the web site). Don't panic. You have all summer long to work with the DOE on this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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My guess is that they have not called you back (and this is being generous) yet because they do not know what they have to offer you. It appears from the post on this board alone that many people only ranked some of the schools that they were offered and thus, there might be many people who are also in your shoes -- willing to accept an offer in a school that had not considered before. I would persist in attempting to reach them...and would most likely email and send a letter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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DOE may very well be trying to fill programs that were not highly popular with parents and ought to be happy to hear from you. If you can't get through to Tweed, ask your electeds for help -- City Council Member and Borough President. They can intercede with DOE or with the district superintendent. DOE has screwed up every admissions process they have touched (pre-k, G&T, middle schools) so don't feel bad about what you did or did not do right. The policy says your kid gets a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Who has a better supply of/prices on baby merchandise: Buy Buy Baby or Babies r Us? I need to do one stop shopping today for newborn stuff. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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BBB is larger but I find the BRU prices are cheaper. Sorry I've been no help. Where are you? On Central Ave in Yonkers they have both stores across the street from eachother [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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that's helpful, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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YW [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:32 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know where at Columbia Hospital I go to make a correction to a Birth Certificate? (I have the phone number but noone answers.) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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No idea. Call the main hosp no. and ask for the information you need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:36 AM Flag
[ - ] WOHM of 4 DCs and morning nanny just called in sick. DH's job getting more intense/he starts at 7 am and I started a new job. We really need a live-in. How much per week if she arrives Sun pm and leaves Friday morning after kids have left for school? Do live-ins do light housekeeping like laundry and vacuuming? NYC burbs. TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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live-ins can sometimes be cheaper than live-outs since you're giving them room and board. it will be about $500 a week in NYC burbs.. at least that's what the going rate is in no. nj. and she'll probably do light housework and start dinner - but you need to clarify that BEFORE you hire her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:18 AM Flag
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Thanks! the average family size here is 3 kids so I will ask some other WOHMs too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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my sis has a live in (long island north shore) and pays her $475. She comes Monday morning and leaves Sat. Night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:21 AM Flag
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^^now my sis is a sahm with 2 dc and she takes care of the kids and the live in is in charge of all the housework. She does watch the kids from time to time when sis has to run errands...so I guess she's needed for the opposite that most ppl need them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:22 AM Flag
[ - ] I was eating in bed (which is a terrible habit, I know) and dropped my chocolate chip muffin and now my sheets (and presumably my brand-new mattress cover) are chocolate-y (and, of course, there are no clean sheets!). So gross! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:11 AM Flag
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that stinks but you learned your lesson. now, get some Shout to Shout it out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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break the habit and never do that again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:17 AM Flag
[ - ] We give our nanny 4 wks paid vacation per yr (Europe..). In the 3.5 months she has been with us I've already given her 5 paid weeks (We needed to travel). She just told me she booked a trip (without consulting on days) for 2.5 wks. This trip is booked right after another week we told her she;d be off in July. This means she is off the whole month of July. I really feel she is taking advantage of us. How would you deal with this? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:00 AM Flag
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Her new 4 week vacation deal should be "2 weeks you pick, and 2 weeks we pick". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:21 AM Flag
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This is exactly what we do and it kills me but we pay our nanny for all of July while we are away, and most of August (and half of Decmber and March too). Always feel like she should at least throw in a few free evenings for all this, but doesn't really work that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:30 AM Flag
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she sucks. She knew of the week of in July, she should have booked her trip during that time. Sounds like she's taking you for a ride [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:48 AM Flag
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totally -- time to find a new nanny who doesn't take advantage. but she's doing this because she knows you'll let her... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:58 AM Flag
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or: itta. Out with her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:00 AM Flag
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WTF is with your nanny booking a trip without consulting you on the days? If I did this or if my dh did this with our bosses, we wouldn't have a job [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:55 AM Flag
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in 3.5 mo she has already had 5 pd weeks vacation? and now booked a 2 wk vacation without asking? She has balls and please get rid of her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:02 AM Flag
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yes, it sounds like she has some set on her. who does she think she is, mary poppins? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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tell her she can't go and if she insists, fire her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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fire her anyway. She's not going to change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:22 AM Flag
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Find someone new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:34 AM Flag
[ - ] We got our 3rd choice in G&T - PS 11. Have never toured it and still waiting for the 41/3 lottery fall-out. No idea what the heck to do. Same commute to all 3 schools. Any thoughts? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 12:28 AM Flag
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Do search or read posts below. So many posts about PS 11 G&T. I feel very positive about 11. BTW, We are in the same situation. Zoned 41/3(PS 3 called yesteday to register, so lottery is already done, I assume). However We take PS11. Going register today!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:05 AM Flag
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Which school did you get 41 or 3? Who called, if you don't mind saying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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I'm in D2. I think 3 and 41 are both amazing schools. I'd go with the option closest to home for K and let kid enjoy the community. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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I think they are too, but I think that 11 g&t is also great. I would try the g&t and if it did not meet my expectations, then go to zoned school. You can't do it the other way around. I think 11 has the best of 41/3 - excellent (smart) peer group, small classes, advantage to ms apps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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Did you call 11 and see if they might be offering a tour? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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I will try now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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No go on the tour front! Yikes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I have an older child, but now that the DOE is committed to having a different curriculum for g&t programs - and truly making them different and appealing to the smarter children, I would take g&t over general ed. Not EVERY g&t over EVERY general ed, but the schools you listed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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OP here - forgot to mention that we have a younger sibling, which makes things even harder.... We have not gotten a call from PS 3 so perhaps we're on 41 list but they are not sharing.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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what was your score and what were your first choices? we went for 11, i registered today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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96; LL was our first choice (knew it was a long shot) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] New Anderson parents- check your email! Registration info from Donna and Marcie is there as of 1:00 am. See you Monday! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 11:33 PM Flag
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Thanks. See you there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:54 AM Flag
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OP: You are welcome! Very excited, as is dd, to meet everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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Thank the Lord. Now maybe this Anderson obsessiveness will stop. I don't remember the TT accepts acting this neurotic or even new NEST parents. I am starting to believe there is something to the crazy Anderson mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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It's one mom. Trust me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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says the other crazy anderson mom! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:51 PM Flag
[ - ] do i need a travel visa to visit hong kong for a 2 week vacation? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:18 PM Flag
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i believe so. i did but that was about 10 yrs ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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why oh why oh why is this the place where you would check on something like that? good god. try www.google.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:02 AM Flag
[ - ] I want my dh to get a really interesting job working for a great, progressive company, with a 25% salary increase, and not have to travel a lot. Or work late most nights. I'm just putting it out there, in case The Secret is real and what you need to do is to ask the universe for what you want. So I'm asking. Thanks, universe. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:18 PM Flag
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I want one billion dollars. So I'm asking. Thanks, universe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:22 AM Flag
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Why dont you get off your lazy ass and get a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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amen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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it happened to my DH. He worked for the worst company ever but refued to quit. was fired. 4 months later, top 100 company, 50% more pay, WAY less travel. and he LOVES it. YOU GO! It happens! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Congrats to him! That's great. How did he find it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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online...he went to a career coach, which helped him get back in the game in terms of confidence, then applied for everything he thought was interesting & a good next step. went to a lot of recruiters, but nothing panned out, oddly enough. in the end, he had 2 offers, but the one that paid much more was with a much better company to work for, so easy decision. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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which industry, and which career coach? Been laid off before, and the blow to your confidence is so hard to overcome. Glad it worked out for you guys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Could an exceptionally gifted child get a free ride scholarship at a good private? (say white, say 70k income) --totally ignorant mom 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.17.08, 09:38 PM Flag
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Yes, you could get financial aid at some private schools. Not based on merit, but based on HHI and assets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:28 AM Flag
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You'd have to pay something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:21 AM Flag
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scholarships at this point (elem. school) aren't based on merit but financial need. At 70k you would def. get FA and maybe a lot of it but depends on your savings and if you own property. Our HHI is 90k and we get a lot of aid since we also have a lot of student loan debt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:50 AM Flag
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^^^sorry meant that with our HHI and our debt, we get approx 80% aid but we still pay 6k a yr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:51 AM Flag
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if your kid is really exceptionally gifted, then no typical G&T program or private in the city will do him any good. you need to seek more specialized setting. I feel sorry for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Where did you get married? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 09:29 PM Flag
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ceremony and reception out on Long Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:32 AM Flag
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St Andrews Scotland [ Reply | More
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[ - ] slow tonight 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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