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06.18.08, 09:01 AM NY Schools
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VERY EXCITED! We made our decision on PS 290 vs. PS 11 G&T... we're going to PS 11!! I hadn't toured so we went down today at drop off and looked at the school and talked to other parents. They all had fantastic things to say and I was very impressed with what I saw. School is very nice looking, great outdoor space, families all seemed very nice, and we met some teachers and 3rd graders as they now do a farmer's mkt outside on Wednesday mornings. Commute from UES wasn't bad either... 40 mins. door to door (crosstown bus to C train). They have pre-K for my 2 year old eventually, and if we still live on UES she can get a variance to the school (gen ed) if she doesn't get into G&T (which of course she will ;-). YAY!! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.18.08, 09:01 AM Flag
 

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I'm so glad for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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That's great! Enjoy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Good for you! Doesn't it feel great to have everything set? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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op There's such a huge weight lifted from my shoulders! I am so happy with our decision. Now I have to make sure I don't forget to email the acceptance... running to camp with DS so I'll do it as soon as I get back! Thanks for the well wishes!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Did they promise you the sib variance? I heard that was iffy at best. I hope you get it and that things have changed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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I remember you. I"m glad you made the decision and can now enjoy your summer. I hope you and your dc are extremely happy there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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The parent coordinator told me about the variance. Apparently the principal there is very keen on doing it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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np: I don't know that he can promise stuff like that. The school could be much more crowded 2 yrs from now....they have done that in the past but starting next year, enrollment even for gen ed is going to be completely out of the school's hands. You might want to some casual apt shopping in the 11 zone if you would at all consider moving anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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seriously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:03 AM Flag
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Congratulations! We will be there as well, and we are also excited about the pre-k for my youngest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Hey, I think I passed you on the sidewalk (if that was you asking a school bus driver if there was a bus to the UES)! Anyway, welcome. It's a great school if you are up for the commute. Did you already register? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Yes, that was me! I think I spoke to just about everyone on the block today... from bus drivers to teachers, parents, students, etc! He was there for a class trip so he didn't know about their busing. What grade is your child in? Or are you just registering now? I didn't reg yet, going to accept right now online then get the appt. for the registration. To the other poster, thanks for the heads up about the variance validity... I won't worry about that just yet... but thanks for the info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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oh, I remember you from yesterday! I'm a former 290 teaching assistant and you made the right decision - 290 is just too crowded! thought it's a great school, space is REAL issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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Hurrah and welcome to PS11... we'll be there with you and love that school! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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OP Thank-you! I really am excited and it doesn't hurt that with all the bitterness on these boards I don't hear any of it from any of the PS11 moms! I am done stressing about any of it so I am signing off and hopefully not coming back! I just joined these boards on Monday and I've had enough already... good luck to everyone, somehow it always seems to work out! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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