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07.11.08, 21:45 PM NY Schools
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Anderson moms- how accessible is Brian Culot? My dh has some questions he wants to ask (did not tour at all) [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.11.08, 09:45 PM Flag
 

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General Topics 07.12.08, 02:49 AM Flag
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op: I am not really sure why he feels the need to ask these questions, I toured and then we both went to orientation, so most of his questions were basically answered. I guess he just wants to find out exactly what "enriched" means. And also, he has some questions about the math and language curriculum. No major questions. I am not really sure what he expects to find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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Future Anderson K parent here. I'm not sure what your DH expects to find out, either. Why bother the principal? Google "PS 334 Curriculum". Lots of useful information there. If you still need more info, call the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Your dh should phone the school and see if he can get Mr. Culot on the phone. He's in over the summer, but I think the office closes by 4:30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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I don't know how accessible he is (incoming parent here), but why wouldn't your DH try Marcie Shaw or Donna Smiley first? Or the new assistant principal, Aimee Turosky (sp?). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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op: Thanks. We weren't sure what the process was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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current A parent here: Look, Mr. Culot is not your personal go-to guy. You're already coming in here under a shadow so why not try to be less of a PITA? This years' admissions were a joke and your DH not bothering to even tour puts a cherry on the cake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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np: Either you are a troll or one of the losers with no life. In either case, please do find something else to occupy you this summer. Though OP, I do agree that you should go to parent coordinator first, if she can't asnwer odds are she will engage the principal, but it is her jos to be parent liaison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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op: Thank you. We weren't sure what the protocol was. In our preschool, you just went to the Director (which I guess would be the same as the principal.) I will tell Dh to go to marcie first. Btw, what is Donna's job if Marcie is the go to person? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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np: Community Coordinator - admissions, purchasing, busing, but also liaison between parents and administration, especially new parents to the school. either could answer your dh's questions and if not, would arrange for you to speak with ap or principal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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np: Donna is community coordinator - admissions, purchasing, busing, but also a liaison between parents and administration and she, just like Marcie, could answer your dh's questions. if not, either of them will make sure you speak with a.p. or principal. They're all taking alternating vacations, so not everyone is in every day. Try emailing first since a lot of summer work is out of the office (cleaning up closets, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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np: she should get used to it now. It will be a long 9 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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op: Great, if this is true, I see why all the current moms there have a reputation for being catty bitches. I only hope you are actually NOT a parent there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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I am also a current Anderson parent and am really horrified at the snarky response above. Sounds like a troll to me, but if it was indeed an Anderson parent, then I encourage you to disregard their nasty attitude and have faith that most of us are truly helpful and much, much nicer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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np. you sound nice, but the majority of anderson parents who post here are not. maybe they are not a good representation, but they make the moms there sound like a bunch of nutbar b&tches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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nnp - I think a lot of the posters you're thinking about are fake anti-Anderson folks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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i don't think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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I don't think so. I've met enough Anderson parents to know that the bitchy ass nut jobs are in the majority. Shame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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think i know who this one is. she is a real winner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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Thanks, I'm also the one who gave you the info about summer hours above. If your dh has questions, please have him call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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I doubt you are a current anderson parent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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yes, he is. when you have medical question, you want to speak to your doctor, not the receptionist or nurse. sending OP's dh to marcie or donna is ridiculous. the principal should be available to speak to parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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Sorry - not about every little question for 500 families. Principals have more important things to do with their time like observing teachers to give them informed feedback on their teaching to mentor them; generating and fine tuning curriculum; oh, and the DOE gives them a ton of administrative tasks, too. Good principals, like Culot, are available when they have a situation that needs intervention, otherwise, he's at PTA meetings and parents can ask him questions there. People need to get over needing such one-on-one time with the top cheese (whether it's school or business) before speaking with someone else in an organization. There are other competent people to help answer questions. Signed, mom of both public and private school dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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sorry, but i disagree. what are you? culot's personal butler? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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No, but I am a parent who has never been thought of as a PITA by teachers or school administrations because I don't run to any of my kids' principals every time I have a question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 09:46 PM Flag
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you should always try to contact the parent coordinator first [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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she wants the principal. what is wrong with you people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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ah. these Anderson postings are soooo refreshing. Keep them coming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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Why doesn't your dh just wait until school starts? Who cares about the math and language curriculum at this point, esp if dc is going into kindergarten? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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ita. op's dh couldn't be bothered to go on a tour but now he wants to track down culot on vacation and ask him how enriched the k classes are? like it matters right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Read above. The principal works during the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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np: so do the a.p., and parent and community coordinators, but they do have vacation schedules so not everyone in every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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So her dh will call back a different day. What's the big deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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They do Spanish 2-3 times a week. They do Everyday Math. Ask Parent Coordinator if there's a K parent she can put you in touch with. That parent will know more than coordinators or Principal. It's not coordinators' jobs and it's too detailed for Principal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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If they've already decided to send their child there, what difference does it make? Wait until Sept and ask the teacher! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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