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IEP communications started by Qestia (1/10/11 at 9:57am)	I know at this school, whenever my child gets a progress... 1/13/11 at 9:13pm by Petie1104	4	211
Book to learn cursive? started by amcal (1/9/11 at 5:26pm)	Second the rec for HWT. This is the single book we have: ... 1/12/11 at 9:34pm by domesticidyll	3	241
Help! 5 yo coming home from school with bags of total crap (candy etc.) started by LynnE73 (1/3/11 at 10:43am) 1 2	I would guess it is most likely coming from the parent that... 1/10/11 at 1:00pm by beebalmmama	21	1,330
Waldkindergartens and Waldorf Schools in Germany started by WorldsAway (1/9/11 at 6:30pm)	Thanks so much! I will locate that now! Have a wonderful day! 1/10/11 at 9:43am by WorldsAway	2	282
School district mailed Boy Scout recruiting letter & it offends me started by QueeTheBean (3/11/09 at 11:38am) 1 2	Hey, I just wanted to put this out there. For those of you... 1/9/11 at 6:34pm by wannabesmc	25	3,611
Would you leave a school you love to get away from a toxic family? started by HipGal (11/30/10 at 11:20pm) 1 2	I have been through a very similar situation which at the... 1/9/11 at 4:45pm by lauren	22	1,612
3 y/o beginning childcare or preschool... HELP started by jazzybaby9 (12/22/10 at 9:30am)	It wouldn't be a specific philosophy? Why not? She's a bright... 1/8/11 at 3:36pm by jazzybaby9	6	323
homeschool to public school, anything you wish you'd done differently? started by earthmama369 (1/2/11 at 12:21pm)	My children made the move into school in grade 4. A few... 1/8/11 at 10:28am by Shantimama	12	932
Anyone else doing First Robotics Leagues? started by katroshka (1/7/11 at 2:41pm)	My ds school is K-12 with 600ish students. His school had... 1/7/11 at 6:27pm by Emmeline II	1	158
2 Hour Delays vs. Closed? started by mattemma04 (12/6/10 at 3:45am) 1 2	Walking instead of driving doesn't always mean safe. A... 1/7/11 at 2:51pm by eepster	30	1,591
Edmodo.com? Anyone have any experience with this? started by NolaRiordan (1/4/11 at 7:37am)	Yes, the contract was pretty impressive. There were 8 or 10... 1/7/11 at 11:02am by NolaRiordan	5	462
Annoyed with lack of affordable secular preschool programs started by plantnerd (1/5/11 at 10:58am)	I think I found one I like, and surprise, it's a church! ... 1/7/11 at 6:07am by plantnerd	6	439
Does this Encourage Teaching to the Test? started by emily31 (1/6/11 at 4:49pm)	I can support some test prep. It's good for kids to have... 1/6/11 at 8:11pm by whatsnextmom	2	277
Slightly frivolous thread... Lunchboxes!?! started by CariOfOz (11/22/10 at 3:27am) 1 2	So, I decided to go with the easy lunchboxes. I ordered them... 1/6/11 at 6:15am by CariOfOz	20	861
Help! -Should I be concerned about 2-year-old in spanish immersion preschool?? started by BlueSun1967 (1/4/11 at 3:26pm)	That is going to be fantastic for her. I'm actually a bit... 1/5/11 at 7:15pm by sapphire_chan	3	297
preparing my ds for Elementary in Florida started by NewMom0208 (12/27/10 at 1:02pm)	It seems every county is different, so you have to check with... 1/5/11 at 5:55am by cloudswinger	11	465
Mother's day out program...to stay or not to stay? started by texanatheart (1/3/11 at 8:29pm)	DS2 will be starting a Tues/Thurs 9-2 preschool/mother's day... 1/3/11 at 8:29pm by texanatheart	0	171
To Preschool or not to Preschool... started by blizzard_babe (12/12/10 at 3:05am)	FYI, my son was in Montessori full time at that age and loved... 1/3/11 at 7:32am by GuildJenn	12	553
Links for dealing with school regarding chronically ill children and "truancy." started by Emmeline II (1/2/11 at 7:35am)	I've read a couple of threads regarding this issue and... 1/2/11 at 7:35am by Emmeline II	0	482
The starting K in 2011 thread started by aslyn (11/28/10 at 8:19am) 1 2	Our kindy is quite different. It is a half-day of learning... 1/1/11 at 9:27am by singin_angel	26	1,130
Half day or full day Kindy started by nwmomof2 (12/30/10 at 8:55pm)	Thanks, this is all great insight and advice. I think I need... 1/1/11 at 7:06am by nwmomof2	7	339
school district issues- should we stay or should we go? started by marieangela (12/9/10 at 9:27am)	Open enrollment is very state/county/district specific. Many,... 12/29/10 at 7:15am by mtiger	11	676
Any 4th graders still believe in Santa? started by oceanbaby (11/23/10 at 9:06am) 1 2 3	You are brilliant, and I think your solution should be posted... 12/28/10 at 1:19pm by sapphire_chan	42	1,860
Did I "under-react"? started by delphine (11/5/10 at 12:18pm) 1 2	Oh, man, do I understand this. I teach in a tiny school (60... 12/26/10 at 7:13pm by ecoteat	35	2,058
Socialization in the higher grades started by Sneezykids (12/14/10 at 1:50pm)	I also would not dread the MS years. As with any age, there... 12/26/10 at 5:13pm by mtiger	19	743
5 y/o in kindergarten started by newbymom05 (12/11/10 at 12:35pm) 1 2	Having him be the oldest is no guarantee that he isn't going... 12/26/10 at 3:39pm by meetoo	27	1,292
What is the sick policy at your preschool? started by sparklett (12/13/10 at 8:07am)	Ours has the same policy as others have said, 24 hours from a... 12/23/10 at 6:53pm by tbone_kneegra...	14	683
Ds' kindy teacher "slandered" him in front of an audience of 60. started by darien (12/2/10 at 7:14pm) 1 2	OP, I'm glad that you got an apology from your colleague.... 12/23/10 at 6:17pm by Smithie	21	1,911
Better education started by jeteaa (11/20/10 at 11:14am) 1 2 3	This is so true. Additionally, it depends on the kid and the... 12/20/10 at 8:50pm by pregnant@40	45	2,072
Easy books to learn to read started by crayon (12/12/10 at 4:58pm)	Look for the Piggie and Gerald series of books. They are so... 12/19/10 at 10:19am by A&A	6	329
Grr. I'm being the Grinch. started by VisionaryMom (12/8/10 at 5:21pm) 1 2	I would be annoyed by this activity. I have actually told my... 12/19/10 at 7:22am by mattemma04	27	1,488
The Santa Claus unit started by Wild Lupine (12/11/10 at 1:10am)	These people let their kids believe that not believing in... 12/18/10 at 7:33am by sapphire_chan	17	653
Wondering what to do... Update, post #14 started by Petie1104 (12/16/10 at 12:06am)	yeah! I'm really glad that the teacher was on the ball. ... 12/17/10 at 1:59pm by LynnS6	15	591
If your area has really long waitlists for preschool... started by lalemma (12/11/10 at 8:39am)	I agree that you should visit a few now and, if the fee is... 12/17/10 at 10:49am by Areia	5	287
GAH! Is this even legal? (vent/ rant warning) started by mum4vr (12/15/10 at 3:14pm)	That is not always the case at universities. There are... 12/16/10 at 8:39pm by VisionaryMom	2	470
Unrealistic HW expectations for 1st grade? started by Galatea (12/14/10 at 6:08am) 1 2	This is why we just opt out of HW. 12/16/10 at 6:33am by blessedwithboys	25	997
Would this bother you???? started by EuroMama (12/13/10 at 8:24pm)	We get a calendar at the beginning of the year with major... 12/14/10 at 11:17pm by LynnS6	4	366
Student deliberately poked a pencil point into my son's leg started by LightToast (12/13/10 at 5:52pm)	I suggest teaching your son to say Ouch or Stop really loud... 12/14/10 at 7:12pm by One_Girl	3	545
discipline and finding a school for kindy started by chelsmm (11/21/10 at 1:04am)	Ds' public charter uses faces (smiley, straight, sad). Ds... 12/14/10 at 11:14am by Emmeline II	10	442
Shy/anxious 3 year old and preschool: traditional, co-op or none?? started by mom2lucy (12/4/10 at 4:45pm)	Thank you so much for the replies! Definitely gives me a lot... 12/13/10 at 5:59pm by mom2lucy	10	537
Disappointed in "art" curriculum started by mamac4260 (11/29/10 at 9:14am)	Just scanned some of the responses, but have you ever heard... 12/13/10 at 2:02pm by BCFD	8	608
Loving Public School! started by AllisonR (11/13/10 at 2:39pm)	We love our public school. There were some VERY rocky... 12/12/10 at 5:14pm by Treasuremapper	16	695
What is the going rate for tutors? started by AllyRae (11/22/10 at 4:13pm)	Wow - I'm paying $20 for a half hour/$40 per hour for a math... 12/12/10 at 4:20pm by lab	10	660
What is a reasonable time frame for a teacher to respond to a child's question about school work? started by amcal (12/10/10 at 9:30am)	I think waiting 5 days is too long, but I think your daughter... 12/11/10 at 1:00pm by VisionaryMom	9	399
Penmanship for a kindergardener? started by akmbloom (12/8/10 at 11:06am)	We went through the same thing with DD last year in K. If... 12/10/10 at 1:42pm by rabrog	12	495
Alternative Schools in Canada--what does it mean? started by Sarahtk (12/5/10 at 12:45pm)	In Ottawa, alternative refers to a independent, student... 12/10/10 at 1:43am by mamatowill	6	387
Child Hates School...at a loss. started by cyberfish (12/1/10 at 12:03pm) 1 2	instead of jumping into homeschooling when there are things... 12/10/10 at 1:27am by meemee	23	1,236
Gift ideas for kids to make for K teacher started by momofsage (12/7/10 at 6:41pm)	I didn't see the other thread so maybe this was on there. DS... 12/9/10 at 8:37pm by Girlprof	5	223
Which schools to apply for? (need back ups?) started by Lisa1970 (12/9/10 at 9:04am)	Actually, we love the 2 schools we have picked. Either would... 12/9/10 at 7:30pm by Lisa1970	2	156
Need Input! Which school? started by homemademom (12/9/10 at 2:33pm)	If the school only goes to 8th grade, where does everyone... 12/9/10 at 7:10pm by Emmeline II	2	130