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[ - ] lower harlem here (10027), and no g&t letter yet. the regular mail did bring our lottery ding, though. 99, ranked A, N, 9, 166 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Would you really have your dc commute from Harlem to Nest every day? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
[ - ] Is anyone worried about what the incoming K class at NEST or Anderson will look like given the line from the DOE that they were not taking race or gender into consideration at all? Only going by the numbers? I really don't want my dd going to school with only white kids. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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What makes you think that only white kids got 99? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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OP: i didn't say that. i'm sure a lot of non-white kids got 99. but since not all 99s are getting in to A or N, statistically it's a crapshoot. no idea what the racial diversity is in the 99 group, but given the overall results of the OLSAT and looking at the districts that got screwed vs those with high numbers of qualifying kids, I'm betting it's safe to say there are way more white kids in the 97 and up group than nonwhites. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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when everyone has their info, I'd love to see a master post by citywide including score, gender, and race [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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It does concern me. I wish they would at least balance for gender. I think race/ethnicity would be harder to take into account, since it's not always obvious, people could lie, etc. But ideally I would prefer a mix. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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What is your zoned school? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Most of these schools are fairly white as it is, they certainly are not socio-economically diverse. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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most who get in will be white and wealthy because of their backgrounds and their access to prepping. Sad but true [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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That is pretty much how it has always been. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.14.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Not sure what your post is snarkily saying. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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The darkies??????????You are a psycho- whatever color you think you are... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Of course you’re not, dear. BTW, however do you manage to post from inside that little Massengill box? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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or: as a black mom who is tired of having her 99 dd looked like an affirmative action beneficiary, I am truly not concerned. i want people to know that she is in a school because she deserves to be there, not because whitey deigned to lower the bar. open your minds. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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here here! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Shame on you ; a true sister wouldn't reduce herself to using the whole whitey darkie crap and skating- like it's ok because you're a woman of color! What a cultural setback for all of us! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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this is one time where that "flag" option comes in handy [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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Of the 6 kids I know who scored 99, 3 are black. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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I am just wondering how nest will do without dd...such a great kid...:( [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 04:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for OB Recs at Lenox Hill. Thanks 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Expecting 06.14.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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The best OB at Lenox Hill in my opinion is Dr. Carol Livoti [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Love her and her old partner, Albert Sassoon [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Drs. Ahgharian and Manos - but they don't take insurance [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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Thanks - anyone else? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.15.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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not sure if Buterman is still taking new patients. he's great! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.15.08, 04:58 AM Flag
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Rivera-Cassamento [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.15.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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OP - Thanks for your suggestions everyone! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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Dr. Worth is pretty low intervention, good c/s rate, pro vaginal birth [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 04:12 PM Flag
[ - ] 99 in 10024....no letter yet. But friend w/ 99 got 2nd choice. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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which school for your friend's dc? GL to you! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Any placements for g&t 2 or 3rd grade? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
New York City 06.14.08, 11:09 AM Flag
[ - ] PLEASE POST NEWS OF G&T HERE: 69 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
New York City 06.14.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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GIVE zip, dc's score and placement, pls. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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please add your 1st choice, too [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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Also if DC is a sibling [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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11238, 98, 282 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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D2, 99-DS, Anderson [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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10011, 94-DS, 11 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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was it your first choice? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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LL [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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10010, 99-DS, 10 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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10012-99-DS, NEST [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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10128, 97-DD, LL [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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10001-99-DS-NEST [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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10127, 98-DS, NEST [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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really--do you swear? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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yes ma'am [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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oh my god they must be gender balancing or something! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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i've heard of others with less than a 99, but to be honest my older son and daughter go there as well [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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oh you are a sibling..you got my hopes up for nothing. Do you know people in RL who are non-sibs with under 99 who got in this year? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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i heard of one, a friend's daughter got a 98 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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There is no 10127 in the city? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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sorry meant 10027 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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when was your letter delivered??? same zip and nothing yet. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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10010-93-DS-11 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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11238, 99, anderson [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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wow. That's a hike. How will you do it? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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11201-92-not placed [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Confused: did you fill in all the choices? I thought everyone above 90% was guaranteed a spot. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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10029, 99, amber [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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10034, 98DS, harlem day [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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What's Harlem Day? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Harlem Day isn [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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^ isn't G&T. Why post this? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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10011-96DS-19 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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10005, 94-DS, 188 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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10128, 97-DS, 77 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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Got 4th choice at PS 145. Score 92. Will decline [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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11209, 98-DD, 185 (1st choice was Nest) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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10024, 98 - no placement (only applied for a or 9) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Are you okay with that, or having regrets? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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our local is ps87, so okay with it. would have loved a. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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I understand. But 87 is excellent, so congrats and good luck! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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10024, 92, 191, girl [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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11105, 99-DD, NEST [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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2nd choice after A [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Why do these posts keep coming through! I do not have NY schools or new york city selected! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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10011, 99, 11, third choice after A+N [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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are you accepting? we also got 11, not sure whether to choose it over 116 gen ed [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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yes, we're accepting. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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^^ we are in PS11 zone, and I love that school. Was shocked that we didn't get into a citywide with a 99, but seems like lots of kids didn't. Would have loved A or N for the acceleration and the 8th/12th grade factors, but I know my dd will thrive at 11. It's a wonderful school, and the G&T will be strong with all these high scorers there. GL with your decision. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Thanks. I am surprised you did not get A or N with 99 :-( What is the class size at 11? Also are you familiar with TERC math? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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They have small class size for now, but that is probably going to be impossible to maintain with the baby boom -- esp. in chelsea. Right now, there are lower than most other schools. I am new to TERC, but know it's more conceptual than traditional memorization stuff. I will keep a close eye (would have preferred singapore math, but oh well). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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D3, 99, DD, Anderson [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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^^10025 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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are you accepting? we also got ps11 G&T but not sure whether to choose it over 116 gen ed. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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sorry, mispost. you certainly accept A. congrats [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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10128, 99-DD, D2, LL (2nd choice) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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D3, 99-DD- 166 1st choice Anderson, 2nd choice PS9 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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10128 - 99, LL, 2nd choice [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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10025, 97, 166 (1st choice was Anderson) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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bumo [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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D2, 97, 11 (4th choice) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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10025, 95, D3, 163, Third Choice [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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\99\\ [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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\\99\\ [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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99\\\ [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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99\\ [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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99, dd, d2, Nest (2nd after A) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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10128. 99, DD,LL (2nd Choice) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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D2, 98, got into LL (3rd choice after Anderson and NEST). Neighbor's 99 got into Anderson (first choice). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 08:20 PM Flag
[ - ] 99 boy and we only applied for NEST. If we haven't gotten a letter yet, does that mean he didn't get in? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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I think people are still getting them - it is only 2. GL! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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Thanks! The fact that so many 99s are reporting not getting a citywide is making me worry, though. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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Try not to worry. Many are reporting that dc got in as well. Do you have a good back up? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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yes, we're deciding between private (3rd tier) or NEST (if he gets in) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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GL whatever you decide - you will probably have one to make. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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They are also sending out letter for kids who weren't placed anywhere. I happen to know because mine wasn't :( [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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sorry... Do you have a back up? What was your score? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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We are zoned for a good school, but we are still waiting to hear about our second child. I'm terribly disappointed because I was hoping to have them in the same school. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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aw, sorry! Hope you find a great school! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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Those of you who were not placed anywhere - how many choices did you put down? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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We had a choice of two schools, but we only listed one because the other wasn't a good fit for us. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:17 PM Flag
[ - ] gender balance theory is probably wrong--see 99 boy that got 3rd choice in district 3 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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And it had to be by lottery since my "low" 99 ds got his first choice. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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still no way to explain the 97 ds with Nest unless it was a fake [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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unless they gender balanced citywides but not districts? other parent did not apply to Nest [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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np. Or a DOE error, which is easy to believe. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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not given how much time they spent 'checking' them this time [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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lol Apparently you have a lot more faith in them than I do. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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no frankly I just want to think the gender balanced and she is telling the truth since I have a boy 98 waiting for placement [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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I believe her too. The gender balancing theory is plausible, and I hope that's the explanation, since I do think they should be balancing. Just tossing another possibility out there in response to the post that there was no way to explain the 97 ds unless it was fake or due to gender balancing. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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^ Another possibility that I saw mentioned earlier is maybe the DOE decided to use the lottery for all 97+ instead of doing just the 99s first, then 98s, then 97s. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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possible although not probable given the 99s are still reporting the better placements [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 12:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Thinking of moving to Riverdale... Any information about PS 81 elementary school would be appreciated! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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It is good, more progressive than 24, but solid test scores and nice families. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Good to know! Thanks! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Potty training advice??? I realize it's a toddler's nature to not want to let go of an activity to go to the bathroom to pee/poop. We, as adults are the same way. However, she wants to hold it and hold it and inevitably ends up wetting herself (enough to change her to a new pantie) before heading to the bathroom and finishing off. It's never a full blown accident. She just keeps waiting until she can't hold it fully and has a mini accident and wets herself before she decides it's time to go to the bathroom. What techniques/motivators have you used to get your toddler to go to the bathroom when he/she first feels the need to go (instead of waiting too long)? I've tried reward/gift baskets, songs, stories at night about her favorite characters going potty at the right time, etc... These have not worked! Any advice? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Toddler 06.14.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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PS: Forgot to mention she just turned 3 years old last month! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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we had to teach dd that being trained meant "going" not "holding." Simple rewards, were best for us.....if your panties are dry all morning...you put a star on the chart. 5 stars, you get to put a big sticker on the chart...no dates or calendars at this point. I will tell you we had to work on and off until she was 4.5...she liked being "busy." And I had to be the potty reminder mommy if I saw any signs of wiggling etc. She is til like this at 6.....hates to miss anything. Some times now, I pretend to have a remote and I "flick" whatever game she is in the middle of on pause until she pees! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Thanks for the info. It's greatly appreciated! So far rewards in general don't seem to be enough of a motivator, but I DO like the definition of trained as "going" not "holding". Hadn't thought about clarifying that.... Thanks again! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
[ - ] song - ps 163, 3rd choice - every time i post it starts a new thread, so sorry if this is showing up in wrong spt 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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boy or girl? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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or were you trying to say son? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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son, yeah a typ-o [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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son- boy [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:23 AM Flag
[ - ] What zip codes got their letters? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Any outer borough delivery guy sighting? (I only see the Brooklyn post) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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We got our bklyn district 13 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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10011 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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11105, not expecting to get hand delivered letter -- and it actually came!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone in 10023 get letter yet? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 10:43 AM Flag
[ - ] my 20 mo ds keeps climbing out of his crib during naptime. any suggestions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Move him to a bed. We moved ds at 17mo and it went ok. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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