UrbanBaby

07.11.08, 10:43 AM NY Schools
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IF you are involved in the PTA/PA in your school, there is a NEW yahoo group to discuss issues related to volunteer retention, involvement, fundraising and other things related to helping your kids' school. To join, send a blank message to: [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.11.08, 10:43 AM Flag

Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

why would anyone do this? we spend our time discussing these things AT the pta meeting. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:46 AM Flag

np: Maybe to learn from experience at other schools. I know there are meetings to share experiences etc., but I think that's only within the district. I think it may be helpful to know what is working at other schools and perhaps get some new ideas. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:48 AM Flag

Will this site tell parents how to cope with the incredibly bossy arrogant ball breakig ladies who run my PTA, treat parents who aren't in their clique rudely and suck up to and lie for the administration? They have such a stranglehold, most of the nice sane parents have just decided to stay uninvolved. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:32 AM Flag

There are PTA elections every year, run against them. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:35 AM Flag

Sounds like the school my dd attends! And I'm one of the parents that has decided to no longer be involved. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:19 PM Flag

Hmm, I wonder if we're in the same school. Want to put down one set of initials? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:50 PM Flag

I joined and it seems it is all Brooklyn parents. I live in Manhattan and have yet to see another Manhattan-ite. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:12 PM Flag