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[ - ] Just curious, are there "class parents" at Anderson? Can K parents be a member of the PTA? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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of course. why would you think this couldn't be the case there? someone has to collect money for tissues and wipies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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I'll be on the PTA with you! I was just saying to dh I can't wait to be involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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op; I know I can;t wait. How do we find out how to get involved? I know, I know, wait for the class orientation which I am sure will be soon. I am so excited though. See you there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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DD or DS? Will they be having a picnic or something? I think I saw something about that on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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How could you have put Anderson down as a choice without knowing these answer first?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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np: doubt that knowing the answer to whether there are class parents would have decided anything. you sound like a freak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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yes - A has class parents in each class (asked to attend PTA meetings) and the PTA exec board has a K parent at large [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Breastfeeding in NYC. I'm moving to NYC this summer with a newborn. I came to visit and witnessed numerous women holed up in smelly restaurant bathrooms breastfeeding their babies. Why on earth weren't they doing it at their seat? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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maybe they don't feel the need to have everyone starring at them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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I BF but I didn't wip out my boob in front of everyone. I went somewhere private and did it..if not I covered with a blanket. I didn't have the need to BF like a badge of honor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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I don't know where you were, but I have never witnessed anyone bfing in a bathroom here. Women do where ever they happen to be when dc is hungry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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No idea. I ebf'd two dc in nyc, and never had a problem doing it discreetly in public. In fact, I've never seen anyone breastfeeding their dc in a bathroom! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Nurse anywhere in public in NYC. I did everywhere at any time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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How odd. I've never seen this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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smelly bathroom??? Do you mean a family room? Many places have this sep. room for BF, changing, ect..not the common area bathroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Why would you care what other women do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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fake - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Sometimes I would find a quieter spot b/c dd was always nosey and pulled off to much if there was a lot of activity around us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] WHY CAN'T I EFFING REPLY TO POSTS??? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Head count. How many of us are on this Sunday morning. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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Me, and still waiting for letter... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Same here, and I feel like the DOE is just torturing me - I never received dc's OLSAT results in the mail. They were faxed to me over 2 weeks after everybody else received their letters! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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Hmm? Four of us? It's a little slow today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I'm here. Have my letter, but worried about you guys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Thanks for worrying. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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I am here.Hubby made me leave the house but I am monitoring my blackberry to see if anyone in D3 gets a letter. I can't stand the wait! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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I've been here all morning and just had the visit from "the man in the van" about 12:55. We only ranked A - no district choices in K others too difficult a commute - we didn't get a spot - D 10, DD - 99. I'll be PS 81 for us...and then probably changing schools next year as 81 doesn't have a G&T program. At least DC will finally have a chance to make some more neighborhood friends - she's been at day care/ pre-K near my office in the city for 4 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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good to know they're delivering today. D1 here and still waiting for mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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trying to reply to above poster- it won't let me- we're in riverdale too and still waiting. Will you try for ps24 g&t? we're also doing ps 81 if we don't get A [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Yes we'll try for ps24 G&T but it doesn't since it doesn't start to grade 1 and we're not zoned for 24 we'll have to switch after K. who knows maybe we'll love 81... many parents seem too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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that's our plan too- maybe our dc can move to 24 together!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Sweet! But maybe you'll get lucky and get A. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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we can only hope! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:52 AM Flag
[ - ] How did you and dh decide to have children? Were you on the same page, timing wise? I feel ready, DH not (I'm almost 32). He keeps saying it will be soon just not now. I know I have to patient, but it's hard. How did you cope in the mean time? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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How long have you been married? What are his reasons for waiting? Can you at least get him to agree to a time when you will start to try? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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My dh never felt ready. At 38, I decided I was having a db with or without him. He caved then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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Dh always wanted them. He let me decide when since it's my body that has to go through it. We got pg 3.5 yrs after getting married, when I was 31. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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I had some issue that I knew could turn into fertility issues if I waited. I told dh, I got pregnant when I was 29 (dh 28) and delivered at 30. Now, at 35 we are trying to decided if we will try for number 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:01 AM Flag
[ - ] please name towns/suburbs with a good stock of pre-war homes (victorians, colonials). TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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chatham nj, millburn, montclair, maplewood, summit, for jersey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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We live in a 1903 Victorian in Maplewood with stained glass windows, big pocket doors, lots of big windows. There was a law on the books here until the 1930's that no two houses could be alike, therefore there is a lot of variety. We like it, it is fun just to go for a walk, which a lot of people do. BTW, my DH and I are both architects. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:19 AM Flag
[ - ] What's emo? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone get a letter today? Are we just spinning our wheels waiting right now? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Someone in Riverdale did. At least I think it's Riverdale? District 10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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the hand delivery thing is bs. of course you won't get it today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Do you really think so? I thought so in the beginning, but far too many posts to be fake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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district 6 got ours around 11am Sunday. 4th choice clerical error makes doe computer thinks we have a 98 instead of 99 can't get it fixed trying since January (incorrect birthday therefore incorrect scoring) anyone with real solution to this sort of problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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email anna commitante. she is very professional and helpful might take awhile, but she is the person to speak with if you haven't already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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OK, just changed my mind. Just got the letter from doorman I cannot believe it! we got anderson, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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Wow, congratulations. DS or DD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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District 6 also; got ours at 12:30pm from the doorman, but it was apparently delivered yesterday and somehow got mixed into another resident's mail! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:05 AM Flag
[ - ] any math moms on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.15.08, 08:52 AM Flag
[ - ] any math moms on? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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maybe... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] at what age did you switch from crib to todder bed and did the transition totally disrupt previous sleep patterns? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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around 2nd birthday and not at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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same although she started to come to our bed 3 months after baby was born...when baby moved to her room! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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Around 2 years old and it actualling improved his sleeping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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crib to twin bed at 3. No issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Just before 3. No problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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at 18 months, no disruption, she slept better - she was done with the crib. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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not by choise at 2.2 (she climbed out) and we are still suffering 6 mos later with a kid who takes hours to get down every night (just gets up again). took 3 months to get her to stop getting up at night. total nightmare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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On his 2nd bday (after he took a swan dive off the crib). No problems at all - in fact he kicked me out of the room so he could nap as soon as the bed was assembled. He loves it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:13 AM Flag
[ - ] My 16 mo dd has now gotten into the habit of pointing and yelling, "no, no, no!" when she drops something. Me and my dh don't do this, I have slipped up and said "No!" when she drops something on purpose from her high chair. Her nanny doesn't do this either! We try to ignore it but she really gets on a roll! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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your question is why does your toddler say "no, no no"? 'Cause she can! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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so what. nothing wrong with that - she's a baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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This doesn't seem like a big deal or anything to worry about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone give me feedback on Moby wrap? PLEASE! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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i loved mine when db was a newborn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:50 AM Flag
[ - ] 30/x=8/15--please help--how do i solve this. --i am a fraction idiot but have to help DD 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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30x15 then devide by 8 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Anderson or second tier K-8 private? Anyone else in this situation? What are your thoughts? TIA 54 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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Private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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If you choose private, there goes a seat at A. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Anderson. Hands down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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If paying for private will be a financial strain, I would definitely take Anderson. If finances aren't an issue, I would seriously consider proximity. As our DC's K year comes to a close, I am grateful that he's at a school that's close to our home. A full school day is tiring, but even now that he's used to the length of the day, it's great to have a short commute, the flexibility of last minute playdates or just hanging out at the local playground w/other school friends w/out feeling pressure to get home during rush hour. GL w/your decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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Wish I could you help you w/specifics, but don't know much about Anderson, especially for MS. I do know a great family whose DC will be starting K (has older sibling at A). They adore the school and couldn't be a nicer, low-key family. What does your gut say? I loved many of the K-8 private schools thought they did an especially good job w/handling the awkward MS years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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ITA with you ! My gut feeling tells me that for K Anderson looks better but that it's going to be downhill during middle school. Thank you!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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Then I'd do private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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You cannot possibly predict what either school's middle school strengths and weaknesses will be in 7 years when your child is about to attend middle school. Think about what you want for your child in the next few years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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You can make a pretty good prediction down the road--private schools are generally consistent in their quality (with a few outliers). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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yes, and I predict being at a 2nd tier private for MS is a ticket to boarding school, not to mention low self esteem for being at a crappy private with average peers. Just my 2 cents...and the reason we dropped 2nd tier private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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Congratulations, you get today's insight and sensitivity awards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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it is the reality we have been down this road. remember, everyone is so hyped to get a spot, that they are now crowing if they get into a private that wasn't opened in the last couple of years. but these schools are very mediocre, and most of the kids who end up at them are very average at best. most will not go on to top HSs or colleges. they will be nurtured and coddled, but it won't translate into the real world, and they won't have smarts and resourcefulness to help them out. I would not go this route. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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That is a totally inaccurate statement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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no, it isn't. and to be honest, I would rather my dc be with other smart kids in a program with prestige related to smarts than an average private with average kids whose parents can afford private. prestige counts, as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Wow, that was uncalled for an incorrect. Yes, some dc from K-8 do go to boarding school, but that is because that is what they and their families want. Many go on to TT and 2nd-Tier NYC privates and many to selective public. They tend to have very high self-esteem and be self-direct b/c k-8 schools are generally good at cultivating both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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You say "boarding school" like it is bad word! Beleive it or not, the better boarding schools have better facilities, a wider range of activities and stronger college admissiosn than even some of NYC's top schools! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Boarding school rocks. At least, TT boarding school does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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OR here: One big plus for private is not being subject to the DoE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Another plus is that you won't be with the above misguided poster who wants the prestige of Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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look, it doesn't hurt to have prestige be part of the equation and you know it. as long as the education is very good as well, seems silly not to want the prestige. it will help the kids for the next step [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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I think most people understand the quality of education in the K-8 schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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anderson is a K-8, and the quality is high. In addition, the peer group is more consistently strong intellectually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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but you are talking about k-12 schools like trinity and dalton that take a large number in later years. K-8s, private or public cannot be judged on college placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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Trinity takes in a LOT of kids for HS (I read 60 or so). Not Dalton. Relative to their big size (90) in the lower school, most kids continue on and they take in about 20 new kids for HS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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That is nearly 25% increase in students and can account for a significant portion of students who go on to the "best" colleges on Dalton's list. I believe they also have a few early admissions years too (5th or 6th?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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np--Dalton may admit around 6-8 kids or so for 6th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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I think any school that admits at K is subject to intellectual, emotional, ethical and energy -level inconistencies. The schools which take in large number of students above 6th grade (and have a mission of academic rigor) tend to be those with the best college exmissions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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I love when people write well-reasoned, sound posts. Thank you from a gen'l ed mom who's happy w/DC's school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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thank you....by the way, this was not meant to be dismissive of the education available at k-8s or gen eds or non UB-TT privates or citywide g&ts......just that admissions on 4 yos can yield all sorts of results. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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You didn't sound dismissive. Your point was clear and non-judgmental. We need more posters like you around here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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I have a child in an upper grade of a K-8 school. I think you may find a wider range of kids in the private school. Is there a religious component that's important to you? I think the K-8 schools work on the whole child more than a public schools are able to do. My child has an ethics class, for instance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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what do you mean by wider range? diversity of interests? diversity of backgrounds? academic abilities? thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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np: there is no doubt far more kids of average intelligence at lower tier privates. we are ending K at one, and I have been surprised by the overall level of the kids. the tiers are meaningful, and if we get anderson, we are out of here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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np: I have heard just the opposite from other parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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of course, you have. no parent will admit this, but I am an insider who is hoping to leave. it would serve no one at these schools to put down the school, but the level of the peer group is just not that high. a couple will surpass everyone, but on average, these schools are for average kids whose parents want private for other reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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the funny thing is, the kids you define as average all have college educated paretns (and will go themeselves) aand porbably score at least 94- 95 ERBs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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college educated parents, yes. likely to go to college, yes. high erb scores, probably not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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np: the dc I know all had high scores and many with 95+ didn't get in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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yes, most will have mid 90s and above. ther will be some 99s and a few high 80s who do well on playdates and fit in well on other aspects fo the "profile." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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By wider range, I meant a range of academic abilities. I do think my child's school challenges all the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Went on Anderson tour...Admissions person explained that 95% of middle schoolers recvd their 1st choice high school this year...Those numbers sound a bit impressive, esp for those who may not be able to afford private... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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You do know that this past year was easier for high school admissions and most K-8s can claim the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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First choice HS does not mean much, as you adjust first choice based on where you think you can get in. Just like you do with MS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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We're at Anderson. If your kid was smart enough to be admitted, they will benefit from the peer group, as well as the level of teaching. Seems like an easy decision vs. a 2nd tier private, especially if money matters at all. Tougher choice vs. a 1st tier private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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I would defi'ly take TT over Anderson or Hunter. But it depends on the kind of 2nd tier. If the 2nd tier you are talking about is St Anns, St B, Nightingale, ECFS, Riverdale, then I will take 2nd tier private if money is not an issue. But if 2nd tier is Dwight, BWL, Hewitt, etc., then Anderson. Anderson is under DOE, doesn't have many extras (I've toured) and afterschool pales compared to private afterschool, privates are better in many ways. But Anderson has uniformaly smarter kids than 3rd tier privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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ITA. I have a hunch the K-8 is Cathedral and that has a non-academic component that many people find compelling. We did, but didn't apply b/c it was too far from home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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Hmm... if my choice is between Cathedral or SHSH or Town and Anderson, I'd take Anderson despite the lack of extras and smaller class size and more resources. These schools are small (privates) and their afterschool will be more limited than bigger privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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>also, if it only goes up to 8th grade, it's not as compelling as sending dc to another private that goes up to 12. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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I'd take all those schools over Anderson and know someone who took one of them over Hunter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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We chose a wonderful small private school over Anderson and are very happy. Private schools offer so much to the whole child that it's difficult to explain. We could not be happier with the individual attention DC gets and the flexibility that private schools can provide. We were skeptical about the DOE , the crowded building and the lack of diversity we saw at Anderson. I don't think DC needs to be only with gifted kids and we enjoy the "normal" kids at our school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Not everyone can afford to go that route - or are planning to save that $240-$300K for dc's college. Public school builds character. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] I find it very strange that the DOE is hand-delivering these letters all over the 5 boroughs. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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There must be some reason for it. I think they only delivered to people who applied to A and N as their first choice. They must be desperately trying to meet some sort of deadline with the gen. ed. Also, the deadline for responding is June 20 which is 4 days away! Does not leave much time to mail the response via mail. I wonder if they will be delivering on Sunday as well. Such a waste of resources and so inefective! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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OP: 99, with A as first choice, no letter yet. I hope they will be delivering today. Otherwise, I'll have to wait until Monday evening, which seems too far away! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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We got our letter yesterday and didn't have A or N as one of our choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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I'm in Bklyn and ds got a 92 and we only applied to our disrict G&T- we got out letter yesterday at 9am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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99 with N as first choice and no letter. there goes your theory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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the DOE accepts a reply by e-mail [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Maybe they are verifying address too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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Doubtful... the delivery guy told me he was just an employee of a vendor that the DOE outsourced to. He didn't check to see if I really had a K-aged child living here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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Just saw that someone had one hand delivered in d10. I'll try to post the link... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gifted_and_Talented_NYC/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Frankly I think it's a colossal waste of money. Imagine the difference that could make in some schools... all the art supplies it could buy or even how many district G&T teachers it could send for professional development. I know I was eager to hear but if the DOE had just been a little more transparent and said they went out in the mail Friday afternoon so expect them in the next 2 or 3 days that would have been enough and would have released many of us to enjoy our weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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This is another example of how far the DOE will go to please a certain demographic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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np: I think it was done because they had a lot of public outrage about the screw-ups on the middle school and preK process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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OP: You don't think that spending money this way will cause equal outrage? I'd sure like to hear the rational behind the decision to have them hand delivered. Maybe they ticked off their usual vendor for preparing mail during the middle school muddle and couldn't find a new vendor in time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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I hope the newspapers' education reporters are checking UB and/or insideschools.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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At least gas prices are at an all-time low! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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