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My kids started school today and I am soooo glad! started by AllisonR (8/1/11 at 12:54am)	Yes! Me too! My boys were going crazy cooped up together all... 8/19/11 at 6:43am by MJB	12	802
Teaching my daughter Mandarin Chinese when I don't speak it! started by LilacMama (8/17/11 at 10:51am)	My dh grew up in S. E. Asia in an English speaking family.... 8/17/11 at 8:33pm by melissa17s	5	581
Traditional vs. Year Round school calendar pros & cons? started by Biscuits & Gravy (2/15/11 at 8:34am)	well there's lots of baby-sitting job! certain areas do... 8/14/11 at 6:44am by serenbat	13	2,309
what is the difference between AP and IB? which would u choose? started by meemee (6/19/11 at 7:28am)	Personally, I would choose AP just because I've had personal... 8/13/11 at 8:32pm by annethcz	14	740
"Why do only some kids have to go to summer school?" started by Agatha_Ann (8/11/11 at 1:48pm)	I'd personally explain it to your DS like this. "This year,... 8/13/11 at 9:27am by whatsnextmom	6	707
Tell me how your gifted pre-schooler did in Kindergarten and beyond started by cdmommie (5/15/11 at 3:49pm) 1 2 3 4	We've never had an option of a HG program so I can't say with... 8/13/11 at 7:00am by ChristaN	65	2,463
Classroom Discipline started by runnerbrit (10/20/09 at 2:04pm)	Sounds a bit like the Collaborative Problem Solving method... 8/12/11 at 11:18pm by Proxi	4	522
Switching schools, 3rd grade, sensitive shy girl started by laila2 (8/11/11 at 1:01pm)	Is there a girl scout troop through school? This is usually a... 8/12/11 at 3:21pm by Linda on the...	3	657
MEAP and more started by mamatoady (8/9/11 at 6:10pm)	Yes..if you simply skipped the two or three weeks of testing... 8/10/11 at 10:07am by KCMichigan	8	729
Change childs class before the first day of school? started by littletree (8/8/11 at 8:15pm)	I would talk to the school. A year is long enough to have... 8/10/11 at 5:34am by karne	16	783
delete started by teamsalem (8/9/11 at 2:29pm)	sorry , i posted to the wrong forum. delete 8/9/11 at 2:29pm by teamsalem	0	640
DD is complaining her class is too loud started by minkin03 (8/7/11 at 9:12am)	I second an OT evaluation -- if she has sensory issues, and... 8/9/11 at 1:10pm by LynnS6	3	706
Standardized test scores started by captain optimism (7/6/11 at 12:38pm) 1 2	I completely agree. You need to take this one to the next... 8/9/11 at 3:09am by Mizelenius	30	1,022
Anyone have a kid starting kindergarten soon? started by KSLaura (7/19/11 at 6:43am) 1 2	My youngest will start in February with the new school... 8/7/11 at 4:55pm by CariOfOz	26	1,182
How do you decide what path is best? started by MunchiesMom (7/17/11 at 1:07pm) 1 2 3 4	I made my choices one year at a time as well. Life changes,... 8/7/11 at 5:30am by mommy68	72	2,790
change in life when both kids will be in school for the first time started by Natalie12 (7/29/11 at 3:56am)	So glad to find this thread lol My kids both started school... 8/6/11 at 5:45am by Autumn Breeze	9	780
resources on nature & outside play for inner city families started by kangamitroo (6/27/11 at 11:51am)	Rodale is very close to you. They might have some ideas or... 8/4/11 at 6:01am by cyberfish	6	418
crying baby before school started by Aquariouskid (7/28/11 at 9:56pm)	This is a really good article on helping children manage... 8/3/11 at 9:40am by MomtoDandJ	2	620
Big high school math issue, math in school was awful, transcript issue started by Lisa1970 (7/27/11 at 12:15pm) 1 2	It might be a very good idea. Can you find a college kid who... 8/2/11 at 10:09am by emilysmama	21	984
dual language immersion programs started by momofmine (1/21/10 at 10:48am)	My mom and her friend started a dual-language public school... 8/1/11 at 12:21pm by Mizelenius	18	1,501
Elastic waist uniform pants started by NiteNicole (4/28/11 at 8:23am) 1 2	Thanks, I'm keeping a list of options. I don't want to go... 7/30/11 at 8:26pm by NiteNicole	24	1,073
Where can I get red and white hair elastics to go with school uniform? started by Emmeline II (7/28/11 at 8:07am)	Thanks, but I'm actually looking for the small ones. Dd and... 7/28/11 at 10:40am by Emmeline II	2	711
Previously hs 6yo ds still has accidents. How will he do at public school? started by completebeginnings (7/22/11 at 10:09am)	Thank you for all of the answers. I have decided to place him... 7/28/11 at 8:12am by completebegin...	9	1,033
starting J.K. started by KNshyla2007 (7/25/11 at 6:25am)	If it is public school, the list is likely local stores. 7/28/11 at 7:32am by Emmeline II	3	866
How to make going to Kindergarten fun? started by jeslynn (7/21/11 at 11:51am)	Thank you guys for the great ideas! 7/23/11 at 8:23am by jeslynn	3	811
behaviour better during summer months started by kathymuggle (7/20/11 at 6:17am)	Homework was an issue (although hardly the major one). She... 7/22/11 at 5:25am by kathymuggle	12	883
Need some BTDT advice, should I send my young 5 yo DD to K? Decision today! started by coloradomama1 (7/18/11 at 12:39pm) 1 2	I sent my DS at not quite 5 years old, last year and so far... 7/22/11 at 5:02am by meetoo	22	1,043
How are students assigned to classes? started by aslyn (11/13/10 at 10:04am) 1 2	My mom just retired as head of the math department at a... 7/21/11 at 1:51pm by JudiAU	20	1,199
Would this bother you? (Field Trip) started by SuburbanHippie (6/1/11 at 7:40am) 1 2	Wouldn't be okay by me. I'd want something special and... 7/21/11 at 9:34am by jeslynn	37	1,392
Public School Problem, or American Culture Problem? started by ramama (7/7/11 at 3:21pm) 1 2	I really agree with this. I would take it a step further. I... 7/15/11 at 9:06am by Linda on the...	31	1,410
I think we need new forum guidelines started by Linda on the move (7/12/11 at 8:46am) 1 2 3 4	I am hopeful that everyone-- those who have been around for a... 7/14/11 at 7:13pm by lauren	60	3,640
Educational websites for the summer before 1st grade started by Pepe (6/27/11 at 9:19pm)	This isn't a website, but my son loved the Jump Start... 7/13/11 at 10:56am by Owen'nZoe	7	483
Seeking Research (or Personal Experience) that is Anti-Homeschool started by SaveTheWild (6/21/11 at 10:14pm) 1 2 3…12	Thanks for all the great information. After some thought and... 7/13/11 at 3:50am by lauren	220	7,246
Deal with bad fit PS or pay for Montessori? started by cyberfish (6/17/11 at 8:29pm) 1 2	I really hope it all works out for you. Having done all... 7/12/11 at 12:16pm by Linda on the...	32	979
HOW do people afford preschool?? started by kfillmore (6/11/11 at 12:22am) 1 2	Quoting myself, because I had to share this bit of irony. I... 7/8/11 at 11:50pm by CariOfOz	26	1,093
Does anyone know how to 'skip HS' and go straight to college? started by Debnicolai (5/30/11 at 5:01am) 1 2	It doesn't sound to me like she is thinking of packing her... 7/1/11 at 6:01pm by lindberg99	39	1,534
thinking far in advance/ charter schools started by Peony (6/26/11 at 1:03pm)	I agree. If you can afford it, secure the spot. If he owns... 6/30/11 at 4:01pm by whatsnextmom	7	385
end-of-year teacher gift? started by momofsage (6/10/11 at 8:59am)	We did a bookstore giftcard and a little box of Godiva (ds... 6/30/11 at 11:51am by Emmeline II	10	412
What happened to early childhood? started by P.J. (6/9/11 at 12:53am) 1 2 3…6	I absolutely didn't say the bolded. I said that, in... 6/27/11 at 12:25pm by velochic	117	3,852
changing schools when your children would be happy to stay put? started by NoraC (6/24/11 at 6:39am)	This is me as well. My youngest moved to a new school in 1st... 6/27/11 at 11:57am by whatsnextmom	8	544
Preschool of Hard Knocks? What to do about mean kids? started by eko_mom (1/21/10 at 5:35am) 1 2 3 4	Update...We ended up staying for 2 years of preschool at that... 6/21/11 at 2:53am by eko_mom	60	3,850
Deciding whether to have a child repeat grade? started by Katia (6/9/11 at 8:33pm) 1 2	Thanks, everyone. The responses have given me some good input... 6/20/11 at 9:29pm by Katia	21	744
Mixed School: Separating Boys and Girls Voluntarily started by AllisonR (6/16/11 at 5:29am)	are u talking about school? dd just finished 3rd grade and... 6/16/11 at 8:26pm by meemee	3	275
Separating Boys and Girls in 5th Grade started by sere234 (4/19/11 at 5:46am) 1 2	Not for my kids. DS would be miserable, since many of his... 6/16/11 at 5:13am by AllisonR	21	999
Are there ANY elementary 7-day boarding school in America? started by Sarah Goldstein (6/5/11 at 9:31am) 1 2	I'm good right now, but 10 minutes ago I would have packed my... 6/13/11 at 10:48am by Agatha_Ann	20	1,393
Does anyone know a good, play-based kindergarten in Evanston or surrounding areas? started by crbl (4/19/11 at 3:52pm)	You could also check out the Wilmette Park District afternoon... 6/12/11 at 2:58pm by jenolivia	4	388
What are your thoughts on "summer brain drain"? started by HollyBearsMom (5/29/11 at 5:28am) 1 2	We do not get mandatory summer work but I have my kids do one... 6/11/11 at 3:25pm by Kerrie	39	1,200
Student Congressional Hearings - so cool! started by wildmonkeys (6/9/11 at 11:04am)	Just got back from the coolest thing at my 5th graders... 6/9/11 at 11:04am by wildmonkeys	0	172
Would this bug you? started by kathymuggle (5/27/11 at 7:05pm) 1 2	No, it wouldn't bug me. Your DD didn't want to go and you... 6/4/11 at 4:24pm by lindberg99	21	850
School Policy on "no-nits" - what do we do now? started by MrsH (5/28/11 at 10:20am)	I would pick the nits.Her last year and as you say she will... 6/4/11 at 4:00am by mattemma04	11	633