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Your favorite art classwork as a child? (and for your kids) started by artgoddess (5/28/10 at 2:39am)	I remember doing pointalism in elementary - thinking it was... 5/31/10 at 3:40pm by Tjej	7	457
Kindergarten Readiness Test? What for? started by sparklett (5/28/10 at 12:34am)	Quote: Originally Posted by sparklett So out of pure... 5/31/10 at 12:27pm by ollyoxenfree	8	925
Can 2 half day Kindergartens = full day? started by AmyB (5/26/10 at 2:41pm)	I also put in my vote for an afternoon Montessori program. 5/31/10 at 12:03am by BCFD	11	716
Age cutoff solution? started by Mom2M (5/26/10 at 8:29am)	My DD2 misses the cutoff here by 12 days. We called the... 5/27/10 at 4:13pm by amydidit	13	785
Requesting that DD NOT be in a teachers class next yr-UPDATE post 13 started by aslyn (5/18/10 at 10:35pm)	I'm relieved for you, and I hope it works out OK. I know that... 5/26/10 at 11:56pm by karne	13	1,101
public school budgeting started by jeteaa (5/25/10 at 12:27pm)	You could likely work with the school to take work with you... 5/26/10 at 11:59am by kavamamakava	5	427
Public school (kindy) for only one year, then homeschooling? started by hanbanan (5/20/10 at 4:46pm)	Also, in many states, K is optional. By doing what... 5/26/10 at 10:03am by LauraLoo	17	921
Preschool Tuition increase 20%?!?!? started by pdxcox (5/25/10 at 3:44pm)	Non-profit doesn't mean that they don't need money to run. It... 5/26/10 at 9:23am by VisionaryMom	3	520
Media Literacy in Ontario Public School Curriculum started by northcountrymamma (5/21/10 at 11:32am)	Quote: Originally Posted by northcountrymamma Ok, so after... 5/25/10 at 4:29pm by ollyoxenfree	11	602
End of year gift for teacher started by MamaMom (5/23/10 at 11:46am)	I give a gift card to a coffee place so the teacher has... 5/25/10 at 3:34pm by One_Girl	16	716
Need end-of-year gift ideas for SEVEN preschool teachers! started by Amila (5/20/10 at 6:42pm)	What I have done in that situation is have the kids choose a... 5/24/10 at 10:40pm by cedoreilly	9	976
So, I'm taking ds to our doctor for a referral... started by Emmeline II (5/23/10 at 2:47pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Emmeline II we are only going... 5/24/10 at 2:39pm by Linda on the...	5	550
Why do Finland's schools get the best results? started by raksmama (4/10/10 at 4:12pm) 1 2	Sweden's educational system seems similar... 5/24/10 at 12:31pm by ssh	26	2,435
"Always Changing" puberyy video for grades 4-6 started by ~max~ (5/21/10 at 8:42am)	Thank you redheaded Momma. That was very helpful & just the... 5/24/10 at 11:48am by ~max~	6	1,442
update on wellness at our school started by blessedwithboys (5/21/10 at 6:04pm)	Yeah! 5/24/10 at 12:27am by peaceful_mama	3	439
Lunch jars/thermoses? started by Heavenly (5/16/10 at 11:51pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Heavenly Do the Foogo ones hold... 5/23/10 at 5:40pm by noobmom	10	681
what is a "licensed" preschool? started by newmum35 (5/19/10 at 2:51am)	Baby Center is incorrect. Each state decides what programs... 5/23/10 at 7:51am by Polliwog	9	796
Summer Homeschooling- What r you doing? started by amanecer (5/19/10 at 7:11am)	I will be doing some work from the Konos company (one of... 5/22/10 at 4:54pm by Monda	11	680
Homeschool failure worried about 1st grade.... started by amyandelle (5/15/10 at 4:09pm) 1 2	We homeschooled and then put DD1 into 1st grade this school... 5/22/10 at 2:33pm by Peony	28	2,075
Seattle middle/high schools- Aspergers preteen started by MayLibertySprout (5/22/10 at 11:15am)	Our family is moving to Seattle this summer for DH's new job... 5/22/10 at 11:15am by MayLibertySprout	0	378
any thoughts? started by Azik's mom (5/17/10 at 1:38am)	I agree with picking a school based on his needs for THIS... 5/19/10 at 12:15am by peaceful_mama	6	493
IEP's and shortened school days started by Satori (5/16/10 at 1:38pm)	Absolutely. We are considering it if one DD does not get in... 5/18/10 at 11:51pm by KCMichigan	17	1,066
Bullying started by LukesMum (4/27/10 at 1:50am) 1 2	Yes......it is a small International School but we have a... 5/18/10 at 6:56am by LukesMum	33	1,926
Picking a school is like rolling dice started by AllisonR (5/16/10 at 3:45pm)	I think the principal makes a HUGE difference. Ours has been... 5/17/10 at 3:47pm by Linda on the...	10	615
Learning to read spanish first or english first? started by Mamato3wild ponnie (5/13/10 at 6:21pm)	I have a child in a Spanish immersion school - kids come from... 5/17/10 at 10:11am by Diane B	10	558
Discipline at school - help started by Mama_2_Boy (5/13/10 at 1:13pm)	If there are ten children and two adults, I do not understand... 5/17/10 at 8:13am by Tigerle	5	679
Postive experiences with mixed-grade classes in public school? started by LuckyMommaToo (5/6/10 at 4:15pm) 1 2	DS is just finishing up his Gr. 1 year in split (1/2) class -... 5/16/10 at 11:58pm by Tuesday	22	1,800
Lets talk about STAR testing in CA public schools started by mad4mady (4/29/10 at 12:38am)	Our K12 virtual school is also nuts about the scores and they... 5/16/10 at 1:51pm by Satori	6	839
Bullying doesn't prepare you for anything started by sapphire_chan (5/13/10 at 11:02am)	Thank you for posting! Bullying is an issue quite close to my... 5/16/10 at 11:12am by kathymuggle	17	855
Ohioans with Students entering K in the fall/Full day?? started by aslyn (4/24/10 at 9:00am)	Wow, I can't imagine having so few preschool options. One of... 5/15/10 at 10:51pm by Geofizz	13	772
OK K-5, BAD middle school started by jeteaa (5/14/10 at 11:02pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by jeteaa And if we hsed for... 5/15/10 at 6:23pm by ChristaN	4	468
End of School Year... 2nd grade started by velochic (5/13/10 at 8:51am)	Quote: Originally Posted by velochic I was wondering if... 5/15/10 at 1:07pm by Alyantavid	8	789
Teacher refusing to let ds have his snack? started by SunshineJ (5/13/10 at 4:32pm) 1 2	Ok I just checked the official district policy on the foods... 5/15/10 at 12:41pm by SunshineJ	23	1,627
PK3 & Friends with questionable topics of conversation started by AndrewsMother (5/2/10 at 2:49pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewsMother He thinks that... 5/14/10 at 12:24pm by mtiger	58	2,863
Has anyone ever seen a school change? started by madskye (5/13/10 at 8:50am)	I'm currently in a similar situation. Our local school... 5/14/10 at 11:44am by JollyGG	2	391
Spanish speakers please tell me what type of school this is? started by mrskingred (1/8/10 at 5:35pm)	Yes, theyve changed the link... 5/14/10 at 9:26am by mrskingred	6	1,200
kool-aid and donuts at 8:45am?! started by blessedwithboys (4/7/10 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3 4	Good for you!! I really admire you for putting your money... 5/13/10 at 11:50pm by JessicaS	76	3,913
how would you evaluate a public school? started by VBMama (5/10/10 at 11:34pm)	I appreciate all these thoughtful replies! We are going to... 5/13/10 at 7:46pm by VBMama	14	669
Preschool end-of-year...shoes started by lemurik (5/12/10 at 10:07pm) 1 2	Your kids are 2 and 3? They are not going to notice or care.... 5/13/10 at 5:20pm by MJB	20	1,004
healthy food options? started by meemee (5/5/10 at 4:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by meemee wow you find $3 for a... 5/12/10 at 10:41am by sunnmama	8	549
Anyone Have a Child in a Magnet School started by mpar06 (5/10/10 at 4:18am)	One thing I should add - make sure it is a fit for YOUR... 5/12/10 at 8:26am by mtiger	4	424
What's more important in preschool- play/socialization or academics? started by sparklett (4/26/10 at 3:24pm) 1 2	Personally I think it depends on the kid. For most children I... 5/12/10 at 2:43am by MusicianDad	27	1,789
Mamas with Fall 2010 kindergartners? started by peaceful_mama (2/27/10 at 3:26am) 1 2 3	DD is starting kinder this fall. She is beyond excited about... 5/10/10 at 11:33pm by sweetcheeks	57	3,067
Experience with Basic School started by amma_mama (5/6/10 at 12:08pm)	It sounds like this is a different type of "basic school" and... 5/8/10 at 10:44pm by amma_mama	2	394
If you can afford a very good private school but chose public instead, what made you decide that... started by mommyshoppinghabit (4/22/10 at 2:34pm) 1 2	My kids attend public for many reasons. A big one is my DD... 5/8/10 at 3:29pm by cedoreilly	31	2,044
animal dissection in HS started by blessedwithboys (4/29/10 at 5:35pm) 1 2 3	We dissected fetal pigs in high school and I found it to be a... 5/6/10 at 10:54pm by shesaidboom	55	2,436
Does your public elementary school have a music and art program? Can you describe? started by madskye (5/1/10 at 3:02pm) 1 2	I teach in a tiny rural school (60 kids K-8). The kids have... 5/5/10 at 11:28pm by ecoteat	30	1,292
when should we start preschool? started by Martha27 (5/1/10 at 10:26pm)	DD will start preschool this fall, she'll be 4.5 (she is... 5/4/10 at 12:49pm by lyterae	7	502
Laws and droppping out of school started by .:MissSunshine:. (4/30/10 at 5:51pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by .:MissSunshine:. She's taken... 5/1/10 at 9:30am by Emmeline II	5	628
School Lunch Improvement Effort - Eliminate Chocolate Milk - Please help started by TripMom (4/13/10 at 6:53pm) 1 2	Mostly OT, but I wanted to say as a kid I would NEVER drink... 4/30/10 at 4:48pm by Just1More	20	1,713