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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study started by chiromamma (4/6/11 at 12:28pm)	Thanks. I must have written the original post in my... 4/8/11 at 5:04am by chiromamma	2	207
Storing School Work started by TiredX2 (3/5/11 at 12:19pm)	That is awesome. I think I need to be consistent about this. 4/6/11 at 11:48am by TiredX2	12	403
Looking for ideas - how do kids take a single subject one grade level up (3rd/4th grade)/ started by kaybee (3/29/11 at 8:05pm)	I admit the bit at the end is something I hope will be part... 4/5/11 at 8:28pm by kaybee	10	506
Balancing out a rigorous academic environment? started by Shaki (3/28/11 at 6:54pm) 1 2	Achieving high test scores is not the same thing as teaching... 4/5/11 at 2:27pm by JudiAU	20	749
Would/did you move to get into a better school district? started by Addie (3/10/11 at 11:22am) 1 2	If we were PCSing I would definitely try to move to a great... 4/2/11 at 2:08pm by CTH3989	28	1,427
Would you send him back? started by Stephenie (3/30/11 at 12:20pm)	ASD plays a roll here for sure... he will put all sorts of... 3/31/11 at 2:01pm by Stephenie	12	449
DD's first grade teacher assistant pulled out her "not so wiggly" tooth without permission!!! started by Mom2Fin (3/7/11 at 2:49pm) 1 2	I bet the school nurse wore gloves. 3/30/11 at 11:37am by ssh	20	1,698
Help, end of school year but still big school problems started by Lisa1970 (3/29/11 at 6:17pm)	That is what they are doing for next year. At least, that is... 3/30/11 at 11:25am by Lisa1970	9	391
Boring repetitive books started by BamBam'sMom (3/25/11 at 11:16am) 1 2	I hated the Sam and Bob books and my dd did too. She... 3/29/11 at 8:28pm by One_Girl	21	799
looking for resources that help children change bullying behaviour started by Shantimama (3/25/11 at 2:35pm)	I really like the book Raising a Thinking Preteen for this... 3/25/11 at 9:22pm by One_Girl	1	151
Full Day or Half Day Kindergarten? started by HappyMommy2 (3/22/11 at 6:35am)	Kindergarten is half-day where I live, and I'm glad about... 3/25/11 at 10:22am by limabean	9	318
dual language grade school: anyone's kids attend? started by ElliesMomma (3/22/11 at 10:38pm)	We speak English at home and DD's school is in the native... 3/24/11 at 9:21pm by physmom	4	202
Private vs Public for Special Needs kids (x-posted in Special needs) - updated started by Qestia (3/7/11 at 7:35am) 1 2	We suspect DD (ok, just at the preschool level, though) has... 3/24/11 at 9:11pm by physmom	20	773
How much responsiblity should a second grader have, in your opinion? started by Proudmomoftwinsplusone (1/26/11 at 11:06am)	it all so depends on the teacher. for first and second i... 3/24/11 at 11:41am by meemee	14	1,102
Early Childhood Curriculum Opinions! started by hennaLisa (3/20/11 at 2:40pm)	I use funshine express' curric for children specifically for... 3/23/11 at 6:08am by moondiapers	14	314
Ds is using his powers for evil. What to do?! started by darien (3/20/11 at 7:22pm)	How about Tae-Kwon-Do? The structure and consistency have... 3/22/11 at 3:26pm by Tinkerszs	16	1,008
Your thoughts about preschool please... started by mamaluvs (2/24/11 at 4:30am)	I don't think 2 years are necessary at all. But I do think... 3/16/11 at 7:34pm by MomtoDandJ	19	635
Ds's friend told him "People who don't believe in God are mean." started by HipGal (3/4/11 at 11:23pm)	Yes, I completely agree. I think it would be appropriate... 3/16/11 at 7:23pm by MomtoDandJ	14	772
How to get involved in my school district before my child is school aged? started by sky_and_lavender (3/5/11 at 7:22pm)	Thanks for all the great suggestions. Thank you especially... 3/16/11 at 7:08pm by sky_and_lavender	10	363
Interesting - thanks started by mamma2caila (3/13/11 at 9:34pm)	Hi I'm new to the forum. I was googling when I came across... 3/13/11 at 9:34pm by mamma2caila	0	120
Mistakes in student displays not corrected - bad? started by mamandedeux (3/8/11 at 2:50am)	Some work that kids do is fully edited, proofread, and... 3/11/11 at 1:47pm by ecoteat	11	681
Just started and already messed up! started by JenX (3/2/11 at 12:01pm)	ah yes the whole conforming to nonconformity thing. 3/10/11 at 3:55pm by MsBirdie	11	653
Another preschool question.... started by witchygrrl (3/6/11 at 5:59am)	Thanks all! 3/10/11 at 2:15pm by witchygrrl	4	204
What type of school for your kids and why? started by littlec (2/25/11 at 11:50am)	So very true. It's important to understand what kind of... 3/9/11 at 7:04am by ollyoxenfree	11	487
UPDATE, post #69 - should I fight the mandatory volunteer hours? started by elus0814 (1/30/11 at 7:21pm) 1 2 3 4	I think the real problem is that they aren't willing to let... 3/7/11 at 10:49pm by sapphire_chan	70	4,795
Having to finish all classwork while out sick started by limabean (2/24/11 at 3:58pm) 1 2	One more update, from last week -- I spoke too soon! The... 3/7/11 at 9:49am by limabean	29	1,118
Math Club Ideas started by VisionaryMom (3/4/11 at 6:57am)	Games are great - Sum Swamp is a favorite around here. For... 3/5/11 at 5:56pm by almama	3	245
UPDATE # 15 Junior year abroad in a US high school - what do you think a kid from Europe should... started by Tigerle (3/3/11 at 7:56am)	I think it is unlikely to expect that the place she will end... 3/5/11 at 4:51am by Tigerle	15	510
Pedophile Shopping List: Compliments of Your Local School District started by Virginia Mom (3/2/11 at 6:10pm)	that is crazy and scary for any kid whose parent who isn't... 3/4/11 at 11:47am by Ldavis24	18	1,178
School Bus Fears: I could so use your help seasoned mommies started by Virginia Mom (3/2/11 at 6:14pm)	Different bus drivers can have different approaches with the... 3/3/11 at 6:20am by melissa17s	5	244
Thinking of starting a Forest Kindergarden / Preschool in Bothell WA started by persephonecalls (3/1/11 at 10:30pm)	There is also Wilderness Awareness School... 3/2/11 at 8:43pm by Tigerchild	2	152
3rd grade repetition started by spatel (2/28/11 at 7:56am)	Then there's no problem whatsoever. Now, if you think that... 3/2/11 at 7:50pm by sapphire_chan	9	481
6 yr old having issues at school started by terese17 (3/2/11 at 10:31am)	Subbing, just because I'm glad it's not only my kid! I could... 3/2/11 at 12:19pm by CallMeMommy	3	229
Moving mid-school year/semester started by 2lilsweetfoxes (2/27/11 at 2:16pm)	I called the district and the lady who answered the phone... 2/28/11 at 8:30pm by 2lilsweetfoxes	4	267
Moving to a place with different cutoff dates started by cyberfish (2/24/11 at 10:08am)	This is even more great information. Thanks so much! I'm... 2/28/11 at 10:36am by cyberfish	15	695
Studying "by the rules" or lying to the teacher? started by velochic (2/25/11 at 4:32am) 1 2	We have worked it out. Thanks! 2/28/11 at 9:28am by velochic	20	893
distractable 7yo in the classroom started by jtbuko (2/7/11 at 4:52pm)	It's very common for the ratings scale filled out by the... 2/26/11 at 8:49am by karne	9	458
Anti-Bullying Fiasco started by sarafi (2/10/11 at 4:00pm) 1 2	Opting out addresses the issue for your kids. It's the right... 2/25/11 at 12:13pm by arb	26	1,796
Student Teacher Ratio at Daycare centers started by KatiDYeh (2/23/11 at 8:43am)	My dd is school age now and I care more about her being happy... 2/24/11 at 5:47pm by One_Girl	5	944
School Lunches started by peaceful_mama (2/24/11 at 9:54am)	Our school sounds similar...nothing fried, all whole wheat... 2/24/11 at 4:23pm by jen in co	1	208
Child-led curriculum pre-school and readiness for traditional school... started by candelaria80 (2/23/11 at 4:18pm)	Lynn - Thank you. I am happy to know that your children's... 2/23/11 at 10:19pm by candelaria80	3	322
fine motor skills age 5 started by gauriL (2/19/11 at 10:13am)	My son's preschool teacher was always worried about his... 2/23/11 at 2:30pm by lindberg99	3	484
How do you deal with the peer influence started by Stephenie (2/19/11 at 8:02am)	I spoke with her today about it and she seemed to agree that... 2/23/11 at 1:52pm by Stephenie	18	756
First Grade the new 3rd?? started by bonamarq (9/11/10 at 6:05pm) 1 2	To be honest, I doesn't sound like too many words. 15 words... 2/23/11 at 11:41am by elus0814	23	2,335
Stranger Danger Hit Home today :( started by Maluhia (2/21/11 at 1:45am)	I agree it is SO hard to balance them understanding vs. being... 2/23/11 at 5:09am by Maluhia	5	524
How do you explain to your child why you don't want to her to do a particular fundraiser? (Time... started by MoonJelly (2/2/11 at 12:42pm) 1 2	I just explain why the fundraiser is a problem for me. For... 2/22/11 at 7:56am by A&A	20	1,085
Another 1st Grader with anxiety over school started by midnightmommy (2/17/11 at 6:16am)	We got a note once that I, the PARENT, had been repeatedly... 2/20/11 at 10:11pm by elus0814	13	432
I am livid - please tell me if I am overreacting started by oceanbaby (2/16/11 at 8:19pm)	She was being a snarky bleep! I would confront her, and ask... 2/19/11 at 4:54pm by sublimeliving	14	1,117
All the cupcakes and junk food started by Still_Learning (1/28/11 at 7:12pm) 1 2	At first glance that sounded really strange that treats were... 2/18/11 at 8:03pm by elus0814	29	1,454
How's Your Co-Op Preschool Doing? started by Joe'sMama (2/15/11 at 1:27pm)	The poor economy has helped our co-op I think. Our school is... 2/18/11 at 6:26am by Sparks*	2	199