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06.22.08, 13:16 PM NY Schools
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more questions for LL mom. what do dc usually do at the annual Talent show?? I did not go to any school tour, so know almost nothing. thanks a lot [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.22.08, 01:16 PM Flag

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I'm not "ll mom," but I've always said that I sure hope our LL kids are "gifted" cause most of 'em sure as hell ain't "talented," though they are all cute and they have fun at the talent show, which always raises $s [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 01:25 PM Flag

another LL mom here. There are usually a few talented musicians and/or dancers, but most of the 5 - 6 hour show is full of lipsynching while pantomiming lyrics. It's funny for the first 2 or 3 hours. If you only have 1 child, you can just go to their half of the show. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:15 PM Flag

SIX hours? Why? Can't they edit or break it down into lower and upper grades? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag

they do the younger grades, take a break and then do the older. I think this year we were out by 11. The nice thing is they won't turn anyone down. the bad thing is everyone wants to be in it. Talent has nothing to do with the desire to have a captive audience :-). [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:58 PM Flag

thanks a lot. are you happy with this school? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:46 PM Flag

heck yes, it's free, it's 4 blocks from our apt, the teachers so far have been great (though sometimes a bit quirky, but that's actually been good). lots of involved parents (though we're not very involved -- we would be, but so many other parents seem to be eager to be involved and so we just try to make ourselves available when really needed). We always donate when asked. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:31 PM Flag

overall yes, except for the math and the lack of supervision during recess. Too many kids + not enough adults = unchecked meanies and bullies. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:02 PM Flag

thanks. how many teachers in one class to watch the 28 kids? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag

not or, but 3 adults per class K-2, 1 head teacher, 1 asst teacher, 1 student teacher. I'm not so worried about recess, it's not as if there are kids really tough kids there, I have one of the gentle ones who has never reported any real problems, just the usual playground dynamics of some kids (sometimes mine) being left out. MORE than enough adults around there all the time, TOO many parents hanging around for my taste, but that's just me. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:31 PM Flag

thanks!! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:42 PM Flag