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Lunchtime Behaviour started by 1xmom (2/15/11 at 7:04pm)	Our kids had one of those in ps. Good luck for your child.... 2/18/11 at 4:30am by mattemma04	4	337
Let's talk about preschool started by peaceful_mama (2/1/11 at 7:15pm)	My oldest two are in 2nd and k. My oldest went to one year at... 2/18/11 at 4:16am by meetoo	7	406
Any founding families (of charters or co-ops) here? started by lalemma (2/16/11 at 11:18pm)	While not part of the design team for our school, we have... 2/17/11 at 7:46pm by carmel23	1	148
German birth certificate - will this be an issue? started by GardenStream (2/15/11 at 1:04pm)	You got a certificate of citizenship for your son? Are you... 2/16/11 at 2:09pm by Tjej	8	492
School lottery catch-22 started by HipGal (2/8/11 at 12:50am)	Does your family or anyone else you know live in the district... 2/15/11 at 1:48pm by katroshka	7	491
The last week of school started by Qestia (2/14/11 at 10:39am)	Thanks, guys--I guess I will talk to the teacher and see what... 2/15/11 at 6:01am by Qestia	6	277
Funding/Grants for healthy school lunches pilot project (X-posted in N&GE) started by DesertFlower (2/10/11 at 6:46am)	I am a development coordinator (grant writing and... 2/13/11 at 12:21pm by velochic	2	283
Seeing red right now! started by straighthaircurly (11/8/10 at 4:15pm)	I think you should also make it clear that you don't want him... 2/11/11 at 9:15am by One_Girl	19	1,625
Setting up playdates with kids from school started by newbymom05 (1/28/11 at 9:49am)	It's the same here- they stay for the first short play date.... 2/10/11 at 1:44pm by Kokopelli-mana	12	843
Help Kindergartener hates school started by Kesliemack (1/26/11 at 9:55am)	This really is a significant issue. In TX it is 5 by Sept 1... 2/8/11 at 4:43pm by Emmeline II	11	651
Feeling "off" about son in Kindergarten started by Jacksmum8 (2/1/11 at 9:58pm)	Our district does an academic kindy, and pulling kids out for... 2/7/11 at 2:56pm by Owen'nZoe	11	779
frienships in VERY small elementary school -- how does it work? started by indigosky (1/31/11 at 7:29pm)	Same here. :( Honestly, I'm almost 40, and until very... 2/7/11 at 1:45pm by Owen'nZoe	16	502
5th grade camp started by NolaRiordan (1/19/11 at 11:57am)	How wonderful! Great to hear she had fun and wasn't homesick.... 2/5/11 at 7:11am by ollyoxenfree	8	413
Is it dumb to be stressed out about this??? started by nina_yyc (1/29/11 at 10:02am)	Thanks for your kind words Alisha. I know you have thought... 2/4/11 at 8:43am by nina_yyc	6	448
Handwriting Without Tears in Preschool started by ~Amy~ (2/1/11 at 5:09pm)	Thanks, ladies. It actually sounds really good. I checked... 2/3/11 at 10:23am by ~Amy~	4	554
the yet another school reform? Why do we really worry so much about the public education? started by anechka (1/9/11 at 9:12pm) 1 2	Unfortunately, grade inflation is commonplace now not only in... 2/2/11 at 6:59pm by anechka	24	1,479
Race to Nowhere started by Anniedivorcee (1/4/11 at 11:29am) 1 2	Well said Chamomile Girl -- great points I wonder if there... 2/1/11 at 4:24am by violet	33	2,336
Horrible Tall Ship overnight field trip, 10-year-old has to write Thank You letter, how to tell... started by Tanibani (12/14/10 at 2:58am) 1 2 3	(no title) 1/31/11 at 1:49pm by journeymom	51	4,697
Progressive Preschool in NW Chicago? started by Jason1969 (1/30/11 at 2:45pm)	Help! We are searching for a preschool in NW Chicago that... 1/30/11 at 2:45pm by Jason1969	0	117
Requesting Test Scores started by VisionaryMom (1/25/11 at 9:59am)	Do you have conferences scheduled? That seems to be when they... 1/30/11 at 2:11pm by lindberg99	4	341
Attached family and starting school started by CheekyLilMonkeys (1/28/11 at 3:18pm)	Thanks for the replies. I'm feeling a little calmer about it... 1/29/11 at 3:35pm by CheekyLilMonkeys	3	406
Grading by peers started by JollyGG (1/23/11 at 6:31pm)	Thanks for the update. it's just as well there is no peer... 1/29/11 at 4:52am by ollyoxenfree	19	620
What websites do your kids use? started by JessMation (1/23/11 at 10:57am)	Some good sites we like: uptoten.com brainpop.com... 1/29/11 at 4:11am by Nickarolaberry	7	319
Daily mistakes in math book started by amcal (1/27/11 at 7:50am)	This is why I hate textbooks. I've been teaching for 13 years... 1/28/11 at 6:53pm by ecoteat	6	385
Getting parents to volunteer and fundraise? started by momtoS (11/22/10 at 7:12am) 1 2 3	This is true of my school as well. We have a large number of... 1/28/11 at 7:49am by Emmeline II	40	1,919
Does anyone have experience with NYC's Universal PreK process? started by gypsyhips26 (1/14/11 at 1:54pm)	Thanks for the insight into the the world of PreK. I keep... 1/28/11 at 7:45am by gypsyhips26	4	486
Experience with Orff Schulwerk music camps? criticism/praise? comparison to other programs? started by babeak (1/27/11 at 2:19am)	I just found out about a camp for 3-12 yro in our area and I... 1/27/11 at 2:19am by babeak	0	245
I am irritated with the teacher; am I just expecting too much? or maybe I'm just a teacher's... started by dbsam (1/24/11 at 8:59pm)	This is inaproriate and unethical behavior for a teacher... 1/26/11 at 11:34am by BabyBearsMummy	18	1,018
Race to Nowhere-the film started by Mamatoto2 (9/27/10 at 4:24pm)	I saw it and I would very much recommend it. I think that... 1/26/11 at 9:48am by Mamatoto2	3	365
How to complain about my son's Kindy teacher started by Fuamami (1/13/11 at 8:42pm)	I'm having probablems with my DS's kindy teacher, too! I... 1/25/11 at 1:14pm by labdogs42	7	1,087
Is this too pissy? started by oceanbaby (1/17/11 at 10:46am)	Send back information on workshops of how to be a good teacher. 1/25/11 at 11:28am by MattBronsil	12	1,053
How do I encourage my younger son to enjoy reading more? started by delphine (1/4/11 at 12:30pm)	I am glad that you got some good ideas! I teach and some... 1/25/11 at 11:18am by KCMichigan	13	486
DS is starting to get under my skin with this.... started by Petie1104 (1/19/11 at 10:16am) 1 2	LOL! Point taken. 1/24/11 at 9:57pm by Petie1104	28	1,199
Panicking a little! started by CariOfOz (1/14/11 at 5:35am)	Thanks for the replies :) I'm pleased that they are off to a... 1/24/11 at 7:11pm by CariOfOz	10	442
consent to adhd screening? started by Qestia (1/19/11 at 1:55pm)	I found this interesting article.ADDitude: Understand the... 1/24/11 at 6:09pm by Emmeline II	11	532
DS, 1st Grade, can't get his classwork done. started by AlmostAPpropriate (1/24/11 at 9:29am)	This is a page from the goaskmom.com site I posted earlier.... 1/24/11 at 3:45pm by Emmeline II	7	329
Early entrance to Kindy? started by Pumpkin_Pie (1/16/11 at 6:48pm)	In our district your child can test into kindergarten if they... 1/23/11 at 4:41pm by nuttymom	19	659
Anyone know anything about "Balanced Literacy" curriculum? started by eepster (1/20/11 at 6:24pm)	Balanced literacy is not just NJ: I first heard of it while... 1/23/11 at 9:27am by staceychev	6	371
quick cutoff date question started by elus0814 (1/18/11 at 5:29pm)	In WA if you are born in September you wait til the next... 1/22/11 at 7:17pm by TiredX2	6	339
Online Math Games for First Graders started by CathMac (1/15/11 at 9:35pm)	ohhh, i've never seen this. thank you!! 1/22/11 at 7:38am by elizawill	8	366
Florida? started by lovinannah (1/19/11 at 9:09pm)	I actually attended PV from 4th-12th grade and had an... 1/22/11 at 7:29am by EVC	2	145
LONG - Need advice about bullying started by oceanbaby (1/14/11 at 9:11am) 1 2	I would ask how the OP's DS wants to be supported. As I... 1/21/11 at 5:23am by daisymama12	25	1,494
If 3/4 of the students were flunking a class... started by Lisa1970 (1/19/11 at 6:45am)	I'm sure he has a rubric in his head, but it's probably not... 1/19/11 at 9:00pm by VisionaryMom	8	435
Spring/Summer Social Events for School Meet-Ups started by nanette0269 (1/13/11 at 8:36am)	We had a bowling night recently and got a huge turnout. It... 1/18/11 at 2:43pm by HollyBearsMom	8	274
9 yo DD and school work? started by Kerrie (1/14/11 at 3:04pm)	ROFL. that was one really great thing about the public ... 1/17/11 at 8:26pm by Linda on the...	14	441
Why change from hs to schooling? PM me if you prefer :) started by Rose-Roget (1/14/11 at 6:04pm)	I moved my dd to hs after Christmas break last year because... 1/16/11 at 6:01pm by One_Girl	4	436
Juggling academics and sports for a 6th grader started by Mirzam (1/16/11 at 6:41am)	Good luck! I'm a middle school teacher and it is HARD for... 1/16/11 at 1:35pm by ecoteat	1	190
Behaviour at school started by gabrielle13 (1/8/11 at 6:49am)	I'd also contact the school and find out if there's a time... 1/15/11 at 4:05pm by sapphire_chan	4	297
My son is unhappy at preschool started by desertrose (12/13/10 at 11:38am)	freestylemama - I'm sorry your daughter was treated that way... 1/15/11 at 1:01pm by desertrose	11	828
If you homeschooled for years then your kids went to public school, can we talk? started by SashaBreeze (1/13/11 at 7:23pm)	I haven't homeschooled but my son is moving from Montessori... 1/14/11 at 7:30am by GuildJenn	5	381