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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	161
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	1,636
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	488
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	459
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	281
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	866
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	323
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	469
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	175
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	557
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	521
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	1,133
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	340
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	690
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	1,885
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	2,064
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	748
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	1,301
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	694
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	1,921
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	2,079
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	347
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	1,496
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	659
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	593
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	290
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	472
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	1,009
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	367
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	602
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	446
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	572
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	610
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	699
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	775
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	402
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	501
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	437
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	1,273
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	227
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	160
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	134
My children have decided they are not smart; thinking of switching schools started by dbsam (12/3/10 at 8:40am) 1 2	Two possibilities come to mind. One is I think where you're... 12/9/10 at 8:09am by VisionaryMom	31	1,174
Transferring mid-year into a French Immersion Program...Advice needed! started by Sarahtk (12/5/10 at 8:10am)	The Glebe is a great area. We didn't have kids there so I... 12/8/10 at 12:12pm by GuildJenn	9	293
Parents parking in handicap spots / at red curb - would you say anything? started by HipGal (12/7/10 at 9:13am)	Our problem isn't parking, but blocking crosswalks and... 12/8/10 at 7:55am by Geofizz	8	471
First Grader having trouble re-orienting herself when using paper lined differently; uses... started by CathMac (12/7/10 at 8:36am)	The title says it all, except that this program is definitely... 12/7/10 at 8:36am by CathMac	0	151
Is this normal 9-10yo behavior? started by oceanbaby (11/7/10 at 3:44pm) 1 2 3	Whether or not it is normal for this age to have such... 12/7/10 at 6:38am by violet	48	2,253
ugh - room mother and suggested giving amount for christmas gift to teachers started by Catubodua (12/1/10 at 11:21am) 1 2 3	If you don't want to donate, just don't. Or give a lesser... 12/6/10 at 4:41pm by EFmom	57	3,210
Thinking about sacrifices for providing private alternative schooling started by Devaya (11/21/10 at 9:02am)	whatsnextmom, yes, I agree - its not the same situation at... 12/6/10 at 9:21am by Devaya	8	456
SO upset ... is it pregnancy hormones or was dd's teacher WAY out of line? started by heathenmom (11/18/10 at 6:31pm) 1 2	The teacher was out of line to say anything about your... 12/5/10 at 7:44pm by Lisa1970	28	1,574