LAMB Public Lottery

[Anonymous]

Hey guys,

I don't participate in these forums often, and I'm getting a good sense of why. Risking going down a rabbit hole, I'm going to reply. Saying the delay seems inconsiderate is not the same thing as saying my kid's future is bleak if they don't get in, or saying I'm so stressed "my panties are in a bunch". I know it's hard to read tone via text, but I was simply expressing disappointment that LAMB isn't meeting the timeline they communicated to parents during the Open House, and apparently yesterday to the WAMU reporter at the lottery. It would be quite easy for them to put out a tweet that acknowledges the delay and gives folks information about when the list will be out. That's a pretty easy thing to do that would require minimal effort on their end.

I think we would all benefit from being a bit kinder to one another and giving each other the benefit of the doubt. Yes, the DCPS school lottery isn't for another two weeks, but I'm not refreshing the DCPS website today because I know it's not coming for two more weeks.

And just remember that for some, the stress of the pre-k3 and 4 lottery specifically isn't just about your kid getting into a good school, but also the very practical, financial question of how do I afford another year of daycare / nanny costs if they don't. Maybe extend a little extra kindness to others on the basis of that alone.

Congratulations to the parents who got great news yesterday. I hope all your kids get in somewhere great.

[Anonymous]

You have no business having kids if you are relying on winning the DC lottery in order to afford childcare for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey guys,

I don't participate in these forums often, and I'm getting a good sense of why. Risking going down a rabbit hole, I'm going to reply. Saying the delay seems inconsiderate is not the same thing as saying my kid's future is bleak if they don't get in, or saying I'm so stressed "my panties are in a bunch". I know it's hard to read tone via text, but I was simply expressing disappointment that LAMB isn't meeting the timeline they communicated to parents during the Open House, and apparently yesterday to the WAMU reporter at the lottery. It would be quite easy for them to put out a tweet that acknowledges the delay and gives folks information about when the list will be out. That's a pretty easy thing to do that would require minimal effort on their end.

I think we would all benefit from being a bit kinder to one another and giving each other the benefit of the doubt. Yes, the DCPS school lottery isn't for another two weeks, but I'm not refreshing the DCPS website today because I know it's not coming for two more weeks.

And just remember that for some, the stress of the pre-k3 and 4 lottery specifically isn't just about your kid getting into a good school, but also the very practical, financial question of how do I afford another year of daycare / nanny costs if they don't. Maybe extend a little extra kindness to others on the basis of that alone.

Congratulations to the parents who got great news yesterday. I hope all your kids get in somewhere great.

Do you really want the answer?

Last night was parent workshops (learning about Montessori, etc). Today is parent/teacher conference day, school is closed. People are busy. The school doesn't tweet. Just try to take one moment to look at things from the other perspective. The fact that they already called some of those who got in is a pretty big deal in terms of being on top of things.

Also, this is an anonymous forum not known for kindness...look elsewhere for that...

[Anonymous]

Honestly I am really surprised people got called yesterday. We got in the first round last year, but I did not receive a call until at least a week later. Hang in there. I know the uncertainty is unnerving. Like the PP said, it’s a busy few dats at LAMB. they’ll post soon.

[Anonymous]

I just think it's a little silly to tell people you will post it same-day and then not follow through. Why make up your own deadline and then ignore it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey guys,

I don't participate in these forums often, and I'm getting a good sense of why. Risking going down a rabbit hole, I'm going to reply. Saying the delay seems inconsiderate is not the same thing as saying my kid's future is bleak if they don't get in, or saying I'm so stressed "my panties are in a bunch". I know it's hard to read tone via text, but I was simply expressing disappointment that LAMB isn't meeting the timeline they communicated to parents during the Open House, and apparently yesterday to the WAMU reporter at the lottery. It would be quite easy for them to put out a tweet that acknowledges the delay and gives folks information about when the list will be out. That's a pretty easy thing to do that would require minimal effort on their end.

I think we would all benefit from being a bit kinder to one another and giving each other the benefit of the doubt. Yes, the DCPS school lottery isn't for another two weeks, but I'm not refreshing the DCPS website today because I know it's not coming for two more weeks.

And just remember that for some, the stress of the pre-k3 and 4 lottery specifically isn't just about your kid getting into a good school, but also the very practical, financial question of how do I afford another year of daycare / nanny costs if they don't. Maybe extend a little extra kindness to others on the basis of that alone.

Congratulations to the parents who got great news yesterday. I hope all your kids get in somewhere great.

I'm in total agreement. I've been mildly annoyed, mostly because LAMB indicated that they would post it yesterday, so it gave parents false hope. I knew from years past that there is often a delay, but if LAMB says, "we'll post it later today" AND tell that to a reporter, I give that some credibility.

People gripe here about all kinds of stupid stuff. Blowing a comment about it being "inconsiderate" waaaay out of proportion does not exactly make you the supposedly laid-back parents that are apparently the only ones well-suited to being LAMB families. Sheesh.

[Anonymous]

Results are posted

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Results are posted

Oh good now everyone can shut up.

[Anonymous]

And we're out. Glad that's over.

[Anonymous]

http://www.lambpcs.org/lottery/

and FYI, they do tweet: https://twitter.com/LAMBPCS

[Anonymous]

Goodie- now I get to snoop and see who applied out from our DCPS

[Anonymous]

Argh!!!! I know no one cares but we're in the 600s! Confirms how awful I already knew my luck is ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Argh!!!! I know no one cares but we're in the 600s! Confirms how awful I already knew my luck is ?

We were within single digits from the bottom of the list for PK3, and for pk4, we were that many spots from the top of the list (and got in)...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Goodie- now I get to snoop and see who applied out from our DCPS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Goodie- now I get to snoop and see who applied out from our DCPS

Do you have access to birthdays? I don't think initials will really cut it.