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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	1,155
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	289
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	470
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	148
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	2,174
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	3,137
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	452
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	1,563
Applying to be a chaperone - how would you answer these questions? started by oceanbaby (12/4/10 at 11:17am)	I knew someone was going to say this! Based on some... 12/4/10 at 3:32pm by oceanbaby	7	339
Do I pull my 3.5 Yo out of Montessori? started by simplygreen (12/2/10 at 11:47am)	I posted on your other thread,but just wanted to mention my... 12/3/10 at 4:13am by mattemma04	2	220
Concerning teacher behaviors started by catinthehat (11/15/10 at 12:06pm) 1 2 3…6	I haven't read all the posts after the first page, but from... 12/3/10 at 1:29am by Xeli	102	5,431
Socialization at school started by kathymuggle (11/25/10 at 9:08am)	No worries-it hasn't improved at all. The propaganda is... 12/2/10 at 1:41pm by oaktreemama	17	790
classism in class started by mandalamama (11/21/10 at 10:25pm)	My situation is a little different than yours, but I do have... 12/2/10 at 9:39am by Owen'nZoe	3	567
timed math started by Rose-Roget (11/21/10 at 6:21pm)	ITA -- with all of this. As a person who still counted on... 11/30/10 at 10:26am by LauraLoo	11	340
Are these gift ideas too "baby" for a 1st grader? started by What Next? (11/17/10 at 10:33am)	Thanks to everyone! I got all of it - the abacus, the... 11/30/10 at 4:30am by What Next?	14	543
Should I say something about this? started by oceanbaby (11/18/10 at 9:06am)	My ds is a slow writer, too, and we are doing the writing... 11/29/10 at 6:45am by melissa17s	13	803
Should I return to home schooling my daughter? started by Lisa1970 (11/17/10 at 7:23pm)	Homeschooling was ok. It is just that she reached the point... 11/25/10 at 9:23pm by Lisa1970	9	615
How to find great public schools? started by berry987 (11/24/10 at 2:48pm)	I found my child's school on "Great Schools" with parent... 11/24/10 at 5:21pm by Emmeline II	1	203
how does the "open door" work now? started by mandalamama (11/22/10 at 4:56pm)	This is the first year I've had a child in public school so... 11/23/10 at 6:29pm by MisaGoat	9	403
Crossover Grip Vs. Grotto Grip (Pencil Grips) started by Haley'sMom (11/21/10 at 5:53pm)	Thanks for your response! 11/22/10 at 7:28pm by Haley'sMom	2	412
Recess blues... started by Spirit_of_Fire (11/18/10 at 10:10am)	Thank you for sharing your thoughts and support. My daughter... 11/21/10 at 8:08pm by Spirit_of_Fire	2	334
High School Students Can't Fail started by mama1803 (11/16/10 at 12:44pm)	NAKThere's a shiny new job training facility, which also... 11/19/10 at 2:35pm by blizzard_babe	12	564
educational system started by Rose-Roget (11/17/10 at 9:56am)	But that's why the PISA results are so interesting - they've... 11/18/10 at 11:30am by Tigerle	16	364
Expectations at Christian School started by loveandkindness (11/15/10 at 6:35pm)	hi :). I removed my children from a christian school where I... 11/18/10 at 6:48am by frugalmum	17	586
help with an overly wiggly child started by kaybee (11/17/10 at 8:10am)	Thanks for the suggestions. After school he's in a YMCA... 11/18/10 at 6:38am by kaybee	3	221
I need help with decisions about school. (LONG) started by Miny20 (11/12/10 at 11:22am)	I stopped and talked to the Monday teacher after school and... 11/17/10 at 8:02pm by Miny20	12	564
School dictating what I can send in ds's lunch started by DevaMajka (11/15/10 at 3:12pm) 1 2	I like the thing about believing only half of what the child... 11/17/10 at 3:37pm by DevaMajka	29	1,969
Concerned about history classes in North American schools started by imogenlily (11/15/10 at 7:42pm)	A lot of it is up to the discretion of the teacher - and the... 11/16/10 at 6:41pm by elanorh	9	578
Holiday gifts for teachers started by Biscuits & Gravy (11/5/10 at 10:11am) 1 2	I always do a loaf of bread (pumpkin or zucchini or something... 11/16/10 at 11:46am by Alyantavid	32	1,399
Tell me about your language immersion experiences! started by blessedwithboys (11/5/10 at 11:44pm)	Also keep in mind, it is a new program, there will be lots of... 11/16/10 at 9:42am by flightgoddess	15	431
DS: silly and disruptive in kindergarten started by Pepe (11/11/10 at 7:49pm)	Some teachers are harsher than others and there really isn't... 11/15/10 at 7:51pm by One_Girl	6	387
Do you miss your young kids when they are at school?! started by Snapdragon (10/23/10 at 10:26pm) 1 2	I don't miss my younger ones. They are only in school until... 11/15/10 at 4:40pm by mumm	37	1,460
Homelearners Making the Best of Public Education started by widemouthedfrog (11/2/10 at 12:57pm)	Have you read "Hold on to your Kids: Why Parents Matter More... 11/15/10 at 8:32am by sebandg'smama	16	947
Somewhere on the ASD - Special School Needed? started by BusyMumof5 (11/14/10 at 3:56am)	Yeah, my location is correct :) I am in the UK.. :) I will... 11/15/10 at 1:43am by BusyMumof5	3	137
In tears over sexual harassment in school started by Lisa1970 (11/8/10 at 7:42pm)	Look, I am not going to list out the (lengthy) list of what... 11/12/10 at 5:16am by Mackenzie	16	1,053
teachers who have dyslexia started by blessedwithboys (11/8/10 at 8:25pm)	Before reading the last response, my gut reaction was to be a... 11/12/10 at 12:30am by KandJsMama	5	394
Kindergarten stress started by madskye (11/8/10 at 9:24pm)	I could do without the star chart myself, but it does not... 11/10/10 at 7:41pm by madskye	6	452
Problems on the playground - how can I help? started by oceanbaby (11/5/10 at 12:53am)	My son is so hard to figure out! Yesterday when I asked him... 11/10/10 at 9:25am by oceanbaby	6	452
School, homeschool, and unschool combos started by straighthaircurly (11/6/10 at 11:45am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Dar To me, this sounds like... 11/9/10 at 1:57am by vbactivist	26	1,035
Early Admission to Kindergarten started by Jaimee (11/6/10 at 4:35pm) 1 2	I've contacted the local Montessori and a few other private... 11/8/10 at 4:16pm by Jaimee	21	1,095
Math speed drills started by delphine (10/11/10 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by eepster Nobody does times... 11/8/10 at 1:10am by ecoteat	81	3,458
What language to read in started by pianojazzgirl (11/5/10 at 12:09am)	We are in America, but my dh is French and ds is bilingual.... 11/7/10 at 12:28pm by Rose-Roget	11	382
increasing writing speed started by VisionaryMom (11/5/10 at 4:50pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by eepster Or, if he isn't... 11/7/10 at 11:29am by VisionaryMom	6	360
How did the Halloween/ Fall Fest Parties (or skipping them!) go? started by Linda on the move (10/31/10 at 4:37pm)	I got a blasted migraine and had to leave the party in my... 11/6/10 at 2:19pm by Teensy	8	519
public school from homeschooling.. again... started by UltimateSerj (10/19/10 at 3:08pm)	I am going through a similar thing right now. We have only... 11/5/10 at 5:43pm by kinzee	1	328
School "Too Much" For 5 year old? started by cyberfish (10/20/10 at 12:39pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by cyberfish My daughter has been... 11/5/10 at 9:13am by rachelsmama	25	1,360
Low letter grades in 1st grade?! started by Attached2Elijah (10/29/10 at 8:47pm) 1 2 3 4	It seems as though the OP has gotten what she needs at this... 11/4/10 at 8:04pm by lauren	79	2,756
am i the only one that thinks that the "Barbie Station" is a little unappropriate for education? started by weezix (10/18/10 at 7:36pm) 1 2	I didn't read the whole thread, but I am reacting to strongly... 11/4/10 at 7:57pm by ecoteat	38	1,898
Dear teachers... I apologize already started by LynnS6 (11/1/10 at 12:40am)	Every year that Halloween falls on a school night we teachers... 11/4/10 at 7:47pm by ecoteat	14	918
The Constitution in school started by MissSJ (10/24/10 at 1:52pm) 1 2	It is a federal law that at a minimum all students in all... 11/4/10 at 7:28pm by ecoteat	35	1,352