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[ - ] I keep refreshing and refreshing hoping to see SOMEBODY got a letter today. I know it is not happening, but still. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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My mail doesn't come till 3pm-ish -- so I'm still hoping. I got my dd's score pretty early, so may be we get lucky again... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Same! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:39 AM Flag
[ - ] my parents haven't called me once since db born. DB is now 1 yrs old. they won't drive the 45 min. to see him b/c of "cost of gas" and "too much effort" (only granddb). hurts me too much. thinking of just blocking them from any contact b/c otherwise i'm waiting for them to be decent. my mom always tries to be a snotty rude person and says stuff like 'you should have some pride in your own DB and call us about him but we're not going to call you.' WWYD? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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you havent spoken to your parents in one year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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op: i call them occasionally and my mom won't really talk to me. she doesn't talk to anyone. my dad would never call me but a little more interested in db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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I think she means that she's always the one calling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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op: anyone have any advice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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how was your relationship before you had the baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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Does she give any explanation for this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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op: she's very hateful and dysfunctional towards everyone and that has included me (like everyone alive) for many years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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if this is really the case, then you have known it all along and should not be surprised that she doesn't care about your kid any more than she has cared about you. you and your child are better off without her. develop a relationship with your mil. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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I have no idea what I would do. That truly sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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op: DB has never tolerated car rides or stroller rides - esp. now that he cruises. plus i can't go to her house (she won't let anyone inside it. she's a packrat). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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You are thinking of blocking them from contact? They have already done that! Call them 2x a year to make sure they are still alive - otherwise move on with your life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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your situation does really suck. i wouldnt shut them out at all, try to make some effort, call once every two weeks or so, like there are no problems between the two of you. she is your only mom even if she acts like this. you have a few options- shut them out then a resentful relationship will result. or, be friendly (even if she doesnt deserve it) - you wont regret it later. especially when db talks about grandma. also, there is a chance she may open up. good luck. i really feel for you. i was in your situation.\ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Am about to begin looking for a nanny for the first time - any suggestions about where to begin? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Friends, Friends' nannies, Craigs list, Irish Echo, agencies, bulletin boards in Dr offices and community centers like the Y/JCC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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I have used two great agencies- one is called Abby Nanny. You can reach the owner at CZDLutz@yahoo.com and the other agency I used was Pavillion. Both agencies do a great job. Pavillion is expensive but, they did find me a stellar nanny and she stayed with us for 6 years. My current nanny / housekeeper I found through Abby Nanny which is less pricy, CZDLutz@yahoo.com, and we love her ! Both agencies interview nannies and check references and do a personality profile and have optional criminal checks... Pavillion has a website but, I only have the email address for Abby.... Good Luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Doing a FSBO ....should I use the phrase "pet friendly" in the listing - is this a positive or a negative? Or just leave it out and answer if people ask. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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it won't deter people but it will attract people. so i say add it in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Curious why you are doing this in a challenging market? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] I can post new posts (like this one) but when I try to reply to a post it makes me log in again. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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some do, some don't...it sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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try closing your browser & quitting the program and reopening it. that might work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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I had that problem too but am not having it with your post. Weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] My 3yo is waking up 2 or 3 times a night screaming and crying. There is nothing wrong with her physically. She doesn't seem to be having nightmares, she doesn't really understand what dreams are. It seems like she goes through a light sleeping period and wakes up and then wants attention. I'm at my wit's end because I'm exhausted and she's exhausted. Anyone go through this? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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night terrors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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OP: At three? Isn't that for babies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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no. night terrors can haunt your child for a long time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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I'm still going through it with my 5 year old. Let me know if you find something that works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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OP: But she talks when I come in. She says, "I'm awake" and "I want to get out". I thought night terrors (which she used to have), the child is basically asleep and can't have a normal conversation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:54 AM Flag
[ - ] We have a sophmore son who we think can do well in football..would you push/encourage him to try out??...even though he doesn't want to. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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why on earth would you make him play a sport he doesn't want to play? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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what do you do if they are not motivated...but you see potential in them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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I have a daughter who was really good in h.s. basketball..and chose to not play in college..and regrets it now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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That's hers to regret, though. And she has now learned a lesson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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if he doesn't want to do it, he won't excel at it, even if he has "potential". Don't let him do nothing, but let him choose what to do. Debate, Chess, Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee, whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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what does he want to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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who knows...that is the thing..I don't want him to do "nothing"..I have told him he has to get into something..clubs, sports, etc..I want him to try things. He is on the shy side.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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Get him a Squier Strat Pack from guitar center [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about Mara Ratesic-Koetke, the asst. principal @ Anderson? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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what do you want to know? she's fabulous. LL is lucky to get her. she's a great administrator, and very smart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Is she very strict in terms of what a gifted-child are? I have found that they come in all varieties, but some schools only choose to deal with the text-book variety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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NP, but it doesn't really matter now that admissions is centralized. They get what they get and they don't get upset. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Yes, but some schools try to counsel out kids who don't fit their "vision" of a gifted kid and some principals, like Lower Lab's outgoing Renay, choose to keep and work with every child they get. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Can a public school, even a gifted one, "counsel out" kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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NP, and sort of, but who would want to keep their child at a school where he/she was struggling to keep up with classmates anyway? How horrible for the dc just to get a G&T label. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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Totally. public school principals and school staff do it all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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i have not found her to be this way -- i don't know any anderson kids who have been counseled out by the administration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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I worked with Mara for a few years. I don't know that I'd call her super intelligent, but I do think she is a good administrator and knows her stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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Why does she refer to herself as "Doctor" all the time? It seems so pointed and weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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at anderson, adults go by last name. she's a phd and is therefore referred to by the kids as dr koetke. adults call her mara. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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Everybody else at LL goes by first name (even the kids). The former principal went by her first name. Not it's Dr. Koetke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.15.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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I think it's about time that a school administrator is being address by last name and title. They need to know who the authority figures are. Do you let your child call you by your first name or a title... mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.15.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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I don't mean struggling, just a different kind of learner. Shy vs. outgoing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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I have a kid in a G&T, who does physical therapy, and the teacher thought she belonged elsewhere. It took the intervention of the school psychologist to say just because this kid can't run and jump like the others, doesn't mean she'd not bright. She remained and is doing very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about Mara Ratesic-Koetke, the asst. principal at Anderson? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Yes - she is now the principal at Lower Lab! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.08, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Tarrytown, Dobbsferry or Irvington? Any opinions? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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schools in Tarrytown not good - DH grew up there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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np: maybe they've improved in the 30 years since he attended? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:13 AM Flag
[ - ] BTDT moms: My 4 YO is having jealousy issues w/little cousin. He get's nervous and acts out crying for attention when baby is around. We see them about 2 X per week. Any exp. in how long this could last? Always stressful now when we get together. TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Can you see them less often for a while? Until the baby grows a little older at least? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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np are you kidding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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this is the worst advice ever, so the OP should stay away from all baby's? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:20 AM Flag
[ - ] ok, for next year - where do i get a practice OLSAT? the DOE website refers to one but of course doesn't actually seem to have one. TIA 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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When you sign your dc up to take the test, you will be given the practice test. If your dc is in public pre-K, you will get it at your dc's school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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op: thank you! (couldn't reply directly) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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You are welcome. And fyi, KTSS is your friend! Google it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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i tried but i get a lot of results for a radio/tv station in arkansas! what does it stand for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Hold on, I'll find a link. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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http://kindergarten-test.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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thanks!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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I second the KTSS. I am absolutely sure that it made the difference between a 96-97 score for dd and a 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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ITA. DC scored 95 and 96 on the SB and ERB, respectively. I think the KTSS and thus being familiar with the style of the OLSAT made the difference. He scored a 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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