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School Update

Well, the Webmaster finally got a hold of the principal of the public elementary school that Ane would attend. We have a meeting set up on Thursday to meet her and chat.

Registration for the private school starts on February 17th, so we need to make this decision very soon. And the private school released its tuition rates for next year, so now we know exactly what we would be paying per month (a lot).

Still soliciting opinions here, so if you’ve got ’em, you know where to put them.

And tonight starts Hollywood Week on American Idol. It’s time to watch people really cry.

6 Responses to “School Update”

  1. Ressis
    February 3rd, 2009 06:48
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    I’d wait to hear what the principle says. However, principles may not have the best insight into one grade (after all, she has seven grades to keep track of) and a kindergarten teacher would be the preferred brain to pick. I’d especially be curious to find out how they deal with strong-willed kids like Ane (discipline, redirection, encouragement, etc.). That could be the deal-breaker.

  2. Oddball
    February 3rd, 2009 07:00
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    I am surprised you got the Principal. Usually anything like you are requesting is handled by the Vice-Principal or someone like that. Also do you mean to tell me I missed the American Idol Auditions?

  3. Aunt Lynda
    February 3rd, 2009 09:19
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    Even though I worked in public school for 22 years, I can’t compare ours with yours. It was in the late ’60’s to late ’80s; a lifetime ago. And we had about 200 kids total k-5.

    Lori’s kids have done well in public schools in Colorado, Montana and Idaho. As they get older, there is so much more to offer. When they are smaller, you just have to stay close to the teacher and be aware of problems.

    She always spent volunteer time at the school.
    ~Lynda

  4. Cousin Shelley
    February 3rd, 2009 17:01
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    It’s all about the teacher.

    Derek’s first 2 year’s of school, he had a caring principal and 2 wonderful teachers. His 1st grade teacher I thought couldn’t be topped. Until I met his 2nd grade teacher this year. She is incredible & blessed with talent. He has helped him become more outgoing, confident & taught him a passion for learning. She is a first year teacher, all of about 24 years old & amazing! I could not afford a teacher of this caliber if I had to pay for her. ๐Ÿ™‚

    And his new principal? He’s first year guy with an ego, who’s never tried to schmooze (communicate with) me, even though he knows, that not only am I district employee (maybe that’s it’s. I’m from the district office!) but I’m a regular face at school, not to mention a PTA member! (AKA involved, caring parent)

    And as someone who works with multiple principal’s on a daily basis…my professional opinion is, a lot (I won’t say all) of them don’t have the best grasp as to what’s going on in every classroom. There are so many operational pieces that go into running a school, the academic pieces tend to get left to the teachers.

    I would make an appointment with her teacher at the public school before you make your decision.

    Good Luck! ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Cousin Shelley
    February 3rd, 2009 17:02
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    It’s all about the teacher.

    Derek’s first 2 year’s of school, he had a caring principal and 2 wonderful teachers. His 1st grade teacher I thought couldn’t be topped. Until I met his 2nd grade teacher this year. She is incredible & blessed with talent. He has helped him become more outgoing, confident & taught him a passion for learning. She is a first year teacher, all of about 24 years old & amazing! I could not afford a teacher of this caliber if I had to pay for her. ๐Ÿ™‚

    And his new principal? He’s first year guy with an ego, who’s never tried to schmooze (communicate with) me, even though he knows, that not only am I district employee (maybe that’s it’s. I’m from the district office!) but I’m a regular face at school, not to mention a PTA member! (AKA involved, caring parent)

    And as someone who works with multiple principal’s on a daily basis…my professional opinion is, a lot (I won’t say all) of them don’t have the best grasp as to what’s going on in every classroom. There are so many operational pieces that go into running a school, the academic pieces tend to get left to the teachers.

    I would make an appointment with her teacher at the public school before you make your decision.

    Good Luck! ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Cousin Shelley
    February 3rd, 2009 17:07
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    Apparently I am magic! I can post twice with one click! HA!