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Number 2 pencils started by applecider (8/21/10 at 6:15pm)	Like PPs said, now a days, most pencils are number 2. You... 8/22/10 at 8:26pm by MusicianDad	8	429
Last second problems with magnet school started by Lisa1970 (8/19/10 at 10:17pm)	I would pull my kids and be very vocal about why I was... 8/22/10 at 10:43am by mattemma04	17	730
Purple hair....or not started by Alana (8/20/10 at 8:45pm) 1 2	Go for the purple.Dd and I are thinking of dyeing our hair too. 8/21/10 at 11:12pm by muldey	23	1,189
First grade readiness started by jgale (7/24/10 at 9:49pm)	For our district he would be fine. The expectation is that... 8/21/10 at 2:18pm by meetoo	11	1,005
New-schoolers need advice on germs, sicknesses started by deesmomma (8/19/10 at 3:20pm)	The first year of KG we were sick with colds ALOT! DS & I... 8/21/10 at 1:53pm by MichaelsSahm	10	481
Preschool workbooks? started by Pumpkin_Pie (8/16/10 at 11:04pm)	Singapore math Kindergarten math is great. 8/20/10 at 1:33pm by Delicateflower	9	476
2010-2011 School Year Lunchbox thread! started by Emmeline II (7/9/10 at 11:55am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ourdayourjourney i like the... 8/20/10 at 3:20am by nwmomof2	49	3,665
I need your advice, mommies~ started by EveningGoddess (8/20/10 at 12:32am)	i agree with the PP. it can be a great blessing. I feel... 8/20/10 at 2:11am by zoebird	2	293
Conflicted about deciding against preschool - anyone else? started by NiteNicole (8/18/10 at 12:18am)	It sounds like you're really between a rock and a hard place.... 8/19/10 at 11:33pm by lach	14	584
Need input from teachers... started by khenn (8/17/10 at 2:01pm)	I read your post in the homeschooling forum. There you... 8/19/10 at 11:37am by ollyoxenfree	4	351
What to expect/International Baccalaureate started by One_Girl (8/15/10 at 7:40pm)	Thank you all for your input. I had heard that the IB program... 8/18/10 at 11:04pm by One_Girl	10	527
Post your Back-to-School sale school supply bargains here! started by emilysmama (7/15/10 at 12:30am)	Rite Aid has a sale going on this week. Lotsa buy 1 get 1... 8/18/10 at 3:00pm by aslyn	2	330
Now or later started by velochic (8/10/10 at 7:20am) 1 2	Glad it works well in your favor! Sounds like a great... 8/17/10 at 4:50pm by Amys1st	22	960
2010-2011 School Year Lunch thread! started by Emmeline II (8/12/10 at 7:15pm)	I've been fun reading this blog every day for... 8/17/10 at 4:44pm by LuckyMommaToo	10	600
Your child's first day at pre-school.... started by Areia (8/16/10 at 8:49pm)	At DS's preschool, parents stay outside the classroom in the... 8/17/10 at 3:44am by eepster	5	339
Teachers, how do you assess the level of your incoming class? started by Delicateflower (7/28/10 at 5:53pm)	In our school, the teachers pull each child out an give them... 8/16/10 at 1:30am by LynnS6	9	852
Opting out of state testing? started by frugalmama (8/14/10 at 3:50pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by whatsnextmom Those high school... 8/15/10 at 12:15pm by AndrewsMother	10	584
How big is your dc's school? started by greenbeing (8/11/10 at 4:27pm) 1 2	My children's schools are bigger than I would like: K-2 1,100... 8/15/10 at 12:46am by Teensy	23	834
Are dental exams mandatory? started by p1gg1e (8/4/10 at 12:10pm) 1 2	I'm in CA. All the charter schools and alternative schools... 8/14/10 at 8:53pm by CrazyCatLady	24	1,234
Fabulous HS Graduation Speech started by boatbaby (7/26/10 at 5:23pm)	Forgot to mention the link I provided is a recording of the... 8/13/10 at 3:49pm by lorrielink	19	1,455
Teachers (and others) please help started by mum4vr (8/6/10 at 2:38pm)	So... no apology, rather a denial (ie NOW she did not tell... 8/12/10 at 11:17pm by mum4vr	13	756
Sweet, sensitive children in public school started by oceanbaby (8/8/10 at 12:19am) 1 2	My sensitive kids have enjoyed PS. They all thrive in a... 8/12/10 at 3:51pm by bestjob	20	1,601
Children's books about school started by mamac4260 (8/11/10 at 12:51am)	I can't resist suggesting this book:In Kindergarten, we share... 8/12/10 at 1:01pm by emilysmama	2	266
How do I get my 6 y.o. to stop counting with her fingers? started by emilysmama (6/14/10 at 5:04pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by Carolinemaths MusicianDad, Yes,... 8/11/10 at 12:31am by MusicianDad	99	5,978
montessori or public started by northcountrymamma (8/10/10 at 3:52pm)	I would wait to switch her. You might find out you do not... 8/10/10 at 6:16pm by Lisa1970	1	299
I can't decide which school to send my 5 yo to! started by an_aurora (8/2/10 at 6:21pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mommysherry I'm afraid of a... 8/10/10 at 4:02am by an_aurora	6	528
When and how do you get your school supply list? started by oceanbaby (7/14/10 at 4:27pm) 1 2	Quote: I didn't know anyone uses those school supply lists... 8/10/10 at 12:05am by CarrieMF	30	1,776
Planetbox users question started by essnce629 (7/15/10 at 6:30am)	I just ordered the PlanetBox. I'm a little nervous, b/c DS... 8/9/10 at 7:14pm by LuckyMommaToo	7	1,001
Make me feel more positive about half day K started by EVC (8/4/10 at 2:38pm)	Well, the fact that our area is going to all full-day... 8/9/10 at 12:41pm by Tjej	15	662
Good hot food thermos? started by Heavenly (8/1/10 at 2:17pm)	I just ordered this one because it got really good... 8/8/10 at 10:21pm by lauren	12	823
what are your objections to homeschooling? thread removed for review started by lauren (8/8/10 at 12:37am)	thanks for your patience! 8/8/10 at 12:37am by lauren	0	208
PTA Secretary.. Tell me everything I need to know :) started by lactivistmama (8/4/10 at 2:53am)	Don't gossip and have a great poker face. 8/7/10 at 4:43pm by philomom	5	538
Grade placement after being homeschooled started by scheelimama (8/5/10 at 1:36am)	When we sent the girls to school, all we were asked was what... 8/7/10 at 2:07pm by sewchris2642	11	951
Help With School Decision started by ezcc (8/5/10 at 9:49am)	Thanks to you both! That is what we have decided, I spoke... 8/6/10 at 10:52am by ezcc	3	320
Would you start kindergarten mid year or redshirt? started by snarky (7/29/10 at 1:44am)	Honestly, if you can't start her on time, wait to start her.... 8/5/10 at 11:06pm by rabrog	9	1,240
NY Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Ban Corporal Punishment in Schools started by umsami (8/5/10 at 9:14pm)	When I first started teaching in 1998, we were still paddling... 8/5/10 at 9:53pm by luv2homeschool	1	284
All day or 1/2 day for K? started by anyuka (7/31/10 at 2:33am)	We only have full day in our school district. My oldest did... 8/5/10 at 1:06pm by marieangela	14	590
DS starting 0 classs started by AllisonR (7/29/10 at 10:13am)	What were the biggest hurdles? At the very beginning, the... 8/5/10 at 12:49am by annethcz	2	392
volunteering in ps started by jeteaa (8/1/10 at 1:10pm)	I volunteered some in my dd's class when she was in... 8/5/10 at 12:40am by One_Girl	9	490
Help me pick backpacks! started by Heavenly (7/19/10 at 9:29pm) 1 2	I ordered Land's End packs last year - for DD (3rd grade) it... 8/2/10 at 8:23pm by Graceoc	28	1,446
Meets the cutoff by one day started by greenbeing (7/27/10 at 10:00am)	Redshirting is pretty common in our area. In fact, I think we... 8/2/10 at 1:53am by z2akids	15	832
transition meeting with principal started by Rose-Roget (7/28/10 at 11:39pm)	I used to work in a school and everyone appreciated parent... 8/1/10 at 11:51am by herenow2	4	378
toddler day care/ preschool woes: pls help started by newmum35 (7/27/10 at 1:51am) 1 2	It sounds like you were wise to follow your gut and pull him... 7/30/10 at 10:57pm by lauren	21	897
priorities in choosing a school started by herenow2 (7/27/10 at 2:57pm)	I know I'm late weighing in, but I think it really depends on... 7/30/10 at 5:56pm by beanma	13	552
what grade/school next year? started by sarahr (7/29/10 at 8:47pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sarahr Unfortunately, the... 7/30/10 at 5:02pm by eepster	3	314
Are we over-reacting? started by NYCVeg (7/27/10 at 2:20pm) 1 2	I really do get the food allergy issues, I promise. My son... 7/28/10 at 11:54pm by spedteacher30	24	1,202
This is kind of urgent. Vacc and private school. started by BellaClaudia (7/21/10 at 5:33am)	Vaccine waivers in the US are based on conditions decided by... 7/28/10 at 4:47pm by RiverTam	7	590
An Ode to Great Kindy Teachers started by amma_mama (7/28/10 at 11:40am)	Interesting. My DS1 had a great kindergarten teacher and... 7/28/10 at 12:01pm by SubliminalDar...	1	252
Lunch box recommendation started by dannysgirl2004 (7/25/10 at 11:09pm)	Thanks! That lunchbox seems to fit a lot of things 7/27/10 at 11:24pm by dannysgirl2004	2	383
Would someone mind calming my nerves? started by deesmomma (7/15/10 at 4:12am)	Often structure can help with ADHD, so it could be a plus to... 7/26/10 at 9:44am by almama	14	1,030