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[ - ] Did anyone get their G&T letter today? I thought DOE had told some people who called that some were mailed out. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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DOE told Insideschools that letters would go out later this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I saw that but people stated that they were told some went out I was just wondering if that was BS or did some get theirs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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I have not yet seen anyone post today that they got a letter. I saw some D3 people posting there was no letter for them in their mail today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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no it says that we will receive them later this week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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OH, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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nada. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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nyet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Zilch. I knew there wasn't going to be anything when I got home from work because I have been UBing all day (don't tell my boss), but I was still anxious when I opened the mailbox. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Someone in my bldg works at the DOE (not on placement and not for the elementary divisions) and heard we should know by the 12th. Whatever that means. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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That's always been my prediction. Letters will start arriving on Thursday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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did he say the letters will be from DOE or from schools, as somebody said before? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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She didn't detail. I was b*tching and moaning and she said someone told her we should know by June 12th. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] We have become a grandmother! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Congrats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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Please tell me you are talking about your cats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] How long after DD#2 is born can we relaxingly go for a few days to Montauk- 3 weeks? I know we have to do the ped. visits, but 3 weeks is fine as long as we have beach tent & bring her inside house sporadically? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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i wouldn't before 4-6 weeks and even then is pushing it. and i wouldn't bring her out on a day like today! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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that long? i definitely wouldn't do a 95 degree day- 80's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Sounds like a huge headache to me, but I like to be in my own comfort zone during big transitions like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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what's the headache? you feed them, they sleep.......... we can't be prisoners, what do Mom's in hot climates do- they have no a/c's, 90 days... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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The sand, the schlep to & from the beach/house, the sunblock, the water, the bathrooms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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That's so secondary to me, the beach is my release in the summer. We have a 4 yr old so how hard is a newborn that doesn't require much to me anyway. The place we stay is pretty much right on the beach anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Sounds nice then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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yeah its nice. i guess i will ask my midwife her ideas on it tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] real estate firms that help people relocate out of NYC? Any suggestions? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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google [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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i did! nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Where do you hope to go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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don't know. that's why I'm trying to find someone to help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] I think my priest is trying to seduce me. He keeps showing up at my house and telling me how great I look and how I am his favorite parishioner and keeps wants to seperate me from DH when I am with DH. What do I do? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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If this is for real then ask him not to come to your house anymore and if he makes personal comments tell him you feel uncomfortable about it and ask him to stop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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He stops by at really random times. Like last night he came by during dinner. It is weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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I know it is a difficult situation but you don't have to put up with it. It is perfectly reasonable that you ask him not to call at your house without warning. What does your dh think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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He said he is finding it weirder and weirder and he wants to call either the pastor or the regional bishop and complain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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If it bothers both of you then you have to do something about it. I would ask the priest to stop and if he doesn't then go to his superior. It does sound like odd and inappropriate behaviour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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creepy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Period due to day. Had bright pink spotting once yesterday and today, brownish discharege but no flow. Never had a peiord start like this before. ANyone have this? Weird. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Not to shock you but any chance you are pg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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This happens to me every month. Spotting off and on for about 3 days before the heavy stuff sets in. So annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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op: How old are you? I've never had this before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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^^^ OP: I can't reply to first or - the stupid site kicks me out for some reason. To answer her though, I've been ttc for months, so there IS a change I could be pg, but it would shock the hell out of me. Got a Neg HPT this AM and period is due today and it looks liek this is it, even if it's a weird one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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or. here. I'll keep everything crossed for you that it isn't your period! GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks, that's kind. It's been months, and I got BFN on hpt this AM, so can't be too optomistic. Otherwise, I'd drive myself mad with hope. Sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Might be too soon to test. I'd try again tomorrow GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks, I will, but not hopeful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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All the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] re-post: I pulled a tick off of my 16mo ds yesterday. I estimate he got it around 7am and I removed it at 4pm. He should be ok, yes? The bite is looking better today. tia. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Keep an eye out for weird symptoms, I'd say, but sounds okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Where did he get it? I am so scared for my 4 YO! GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Watch for bull's eye at the bite site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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^^^ Also, you might want to save the tick for testing later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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The bulls eye doesn't always show up. I'd take him to ped. You can't fool around with this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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You might want to call your ped...Ask him about Lyme disease! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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what kind of tick? I might call the ped and see if she recs a prophylactic dose of antibiotics if it was a deer tick and you are in a lyme-y area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Take the tick to ped and ask that tick be sent to lab. I would ask ped for some antibiotics - this from someone why REALLY bad case of Lyme disease. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone get a spot at CPE II for kindergarten and is also waiting on G&T? If so, will you give your spot up if your child gets a G&T placement? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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My DC is wait listed there as well! We did not do G & T so we are not waiting for that We hope CPE 2 comes though or one other option we are working on. Not really happy with our local school. Good luck to you too if you are waiting to get off the list! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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For some reason I wasn't able to reply directly to the person who responded to my new post. I could only respond to myself LOL! So anyway...yes I am waiting to get off the list. Do you have any idea how long the waitlist is? Our local school is not the best either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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Did you list any other schools on the application where we were asked what other schools we are applying to? I was thinking I probably shouldn't have listed any other schools. Or maybe they chose people from district 4 first... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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Sorry I went out with DS. I have no idea about the wait list how long or anything. I called and asked what was going on with the appl and they told me DS was wait listed and gave no other info. I did not exactly list other schools just that I did the D3 lottery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:51 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm considering taking my husband's last name but have been putting it off because it seems like such a pain to get all documents/passports/accounts, etc. changed. Anyone been through the process? Is it less daunting than it seems? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I changed my name a couple of years ago and can't remember it being a pain at all so it can't have been too hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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not hard at all. go to social security office and fill out form and they mail new card. i mailed in passport to office in north carolina and they amended it. not sure if they still do this though. call and ask. go to dmv and they will change license. just bring original marriage certificate to all so they can see it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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do i have to change the name on my cell phone, student loans, bank, credit cards, etc. etc.? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] What do you look for in a school? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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no one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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what grade level? me, just a gut feeling that it'll be the right place for my daughter. and word of mouth reputation. and for me, creative, warm, happy place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Not at that stage yet we only just got our son into pre school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] How much per hour for sitter in burbs of nyc for 2 kids? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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$15 for an adult, $10 for a teenager [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Living in Westchester - how much is a full time nanny going to cost me - for one kid? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Friend has 2 dc'a and pays $800 plus cellphone and car [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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$15 an hour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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My friend pays $650 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there a blog about nyc private schools? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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This Board is seasonal after march public school moms are on but Sept-March it's all about Dalton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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There is a great blog that concentrates on NYC private schools only. They've got a lot of good information on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.05.09, 04:52 PM Flag
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I forgot to post the link... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.05.09, 04:53 PM Flag
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Darn... don't try to post with the cat on the keyboard, he hits "enter" every time!http://nycprivateschoolsblog.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.05.09, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Who hear is thinking of leaving the city b/c getting into a decent public school has been such a pain this year? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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My husband, but not me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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we are re-locating to Europe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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We may do it in a year or 2 not sure though still deciding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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I'm not sticking around to deal w/ the schools here. Planning to move w/in the next 3yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Anyone who is leaving exclusively because of schools, in my book, has other issues with New York. Might as well instead say "who is leaving because the city is too expensive?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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so you would subject your kids to mediocre public schooling just because you like other things about the city (assuming private didn't work out and you can afford it)? For us, schools are most important, full stop. But, to each his own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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ITA. Moving away because of Kindergarten is insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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k-8?that's 9 years of schooling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Did it occur to you the 2 are linked? If you can afford private school (and get in!) the public situation is probably not killing you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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we can afford it but didn't get in. all 99s. the public school situation *is* killing us. It feels abusive. We love NY, but it doesn't love us back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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I would leave in a second, but not my husband -- he doesn't care about our kid's futures enough "to rot in a suburb." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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i think his priorities are screwed up. maybe they'll change if he gets a closer look at what public schooling is like her. otherwise, good luck with privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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np: We just moved to the burbs, but I think you are overstating the "kids' futures" part. Plenty of people graduate from middling schools in NYC and go on to have great lives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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The suburbs aren't going anywhere, you can ALWAYS move there. There will be other opportunities for private school after K no matter what anyone says. Public schools will continue to improve. New private schools will open. Etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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