Updates on LAMB at Kingsbury?

[Anonymous]

West IS the neighborhood school. Do you have a problem with that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:West IS the neighborhood school. Do you have a problem with that?

And it still will be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe the opposed neighbors simply do not like LAMB because the LAMB community is not very likable. Not talking abut the kids here - just the holier than though adults.

I’m sorry, we are newer at Lamb and I simply do not see this at all. At. All. And I’m not uncritical of the school. Seems like some people met one or two they didn’t like someplace and that was that. Prejudice against the entire school. And lots of trash talking. Please, don’t judge me based on your preconceived notions.

+1. To assume all parents at an entire school are "holier than thou" just exposes your own ignorance and completely undermines any point you're trying to make.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: there are difficult parents at EVERY school---public, charter, and private. There are also great parents at every school.

If you're really so against LAMB going to Kingsbury, how about backing up your position with facts instead of assumptions and general attacks directed at an entire group of people?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe the opposed neighbors simply do not like LAMB because the LAMB community is not very likable. Not talking abut the kids here - just the holier than though adults.

I’m sorry, we are newer at Lamb and I simply do not see this at all. At. All. And I’m not uncritical of the school. Seems like some people met one or two they didn’t like someplace and that was that. Prejudice against the entire school. And lots of trash talking. Please, don’t judge me based on your preconceived notions.

+1. To assume all parents at an entire school are "holier than thou" just exposes your own ignorance and completely undermines any point you're trying to make.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: there are difficult parents at EVERY school---public, charter, and private. There are also great parents at every school.

If you're really so against LAMB going to Kingsbury, how about backing up your position with facts instead of assumptions and general attacks directed at an entire group of people?

Well said - I am also a LAMB parent AND a former West parent - same kid. Our son just happened to get in and we picked LAMB even though it's farther away. It's just a preference and we wanted him to learn Spanish, which he did - FAST.
But I'm really offended being called "holier than thou". That person should get off their own high horse and be a bit more humble. LAMB parents have been through a LOT - are are nothing but normal humble people. I think I met one bad apple...

Second, for those not understanding Charter v. Public - charters arose due to the dysfunction of DCPS as a viable alternative to a decent education w/o paying for a private school and going bankrupt. What's NOT to love? I don't have $40,000/yr to send my kid to Sidwell - do you???

The only gripe I have with Charters in general is the lack of mandated teacher certification, meaning, they could hire anyone as long as they are taking training toward certification, which is typically exploited.

Back to the LAMB at Kingsbury issue, and I live just a couple blocks away from Kingsbury, there likely wouldn't be any more traffic in the area than you see now with 14th st. as crazy as it is. AND lots of kids at LAMB walk or bike to school! Plus, kids 8 and up are allowed to "kiss and ride" style drop-off, so there isn't a parking issue for them. They could even drop-off a couple blocks away!

I'm confident that the issues will be worked out, but I don't see there being a major traffic problem. Sorry, folks opposed to LAMB. I know there are a few on lower Farragut opposed specifically because of a traffic assumption, but most of your issues NOW are related to WEST and the one-way on Emerson! Right?! The DDOT report proved that. I am FOR making Farragut one-way up-hill and keeping Gallatin the same. Hopefully, the West renovation will incorporate that in the design.
I do agree with the Emerson one-way, but it could have been fixed with a "Do not enter - local traffic only between the hours of 7-7" sign - which would have fixed the glitch in the navigation systems like Waze that kept sending people into dangerous intersections and crowded streets.

I have been living here - helping West and LAMB - and hopefully this will all work out - but the CNDI-LA group has gone overboard to the point of insanity.

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[Anonymous]

This whole thing is just so anti-community and anti-kid. How this neighborhood group could actively seek to keep out - and harm school children - is really beyond me.

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it seems fairly obvious that LAMB should move into that spot. It's too bad this neighborhood group doesn't seem to understand what they are doing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m on the 16th Street side of kingsbury and I’ve been emailing my council person to reject the zoning. Kingsbury is not meant for that kind of traffic or foot pattern in my neighborhood. There are plenty of other school options in the neighborhood. I am an ardent supporter of public schools and believe charters siphon students away from publics. LAMB has a fight on its hand.

The charter question isn’t really the question though. Don’t be ridiculous. This is not going to result in more kids going to neighborhood schools.

Agree. I too live on the 16th St side of Kingsbury and fully support LAMB moving into the space. I wonder what other use my neighbor envisions for this building? A school seems just about the best case scenario and will attract even more families to the neighborhood.

Yes this. Serious question: what is the preferred occupant of Kingsbury, if not a school? I'm also a neighbor and think that a school there is the best option. Do you want apartment buildings? Church? What?

[Anonymous]

I have to disagree with all the LAMB supporters who say that not wanting LAMB at Kingsbury means you are anti-kid. No it does not. As everyone knows, th surrounding neighborhood is absolutely saturated with schools - public and private. This is not a neighborhood to move to if you are anti-kid and do not want to ever have to see a child. It is just a ridiculous and vitriolic statement.
And - all you folks saying it will not bring more traffic to the area know good and well that this could not possibly be true. Of course there will be more traffic. Not all LAMB families use public transportation and bike - in fact, none of the families I know attending LAMB or any other clarter are doing this. So, let’s figure out solutions that work for everyone - that is what should be done if LAMB wants to be a good neighbor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe the opposed neighbors simply do not like LAMB because the LAMB community is not very likable. Not talking abut the kids here - just the holier than though adults.

I’m sorry, we are newer at Lamb and I simply do not see this at all. At. All. And I’m not uncritical of the school. Seems like some people met one or two they didn’t like someplace and that was that. Prejudice against the entire school. And lots of trash talking. Please, don’t judge me based on your preconceived notions.

+1. To assume all parents at an entire school are "holier than thou" just exposes your own ignorance and completely undermines any point you're trying to make.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: there are difficult parents at EVERY school---public, charter, and private. There are also great parents at every school.

If you're really so against LAMB going to Kingsbury, how about backing up your position with facts instead of assumptions and general attacks directed at an entire group of people?

Well said - I am also a LAMB parent AND a former West parent - same kid. Our son just happened to get in and we picked LAMB even though it's farther away. It's just a preference and we wanted him to learn Spanish, which he did - FAST.
But I'm really offended being called "holier than thou". That person should get off their own high horse and be a bit more humble. LAMB parents have been through a LOT - are are nothing but normal humble people. I think I met one bad apple...

Second, for those not understanding Charter v. Public - charters arose due to the dysfunction of DCPS as a viable alternative to a decent education w/o paying for a private school and going bankrupt. What's NOT to love? I don't have $40,000/yr to send my kid to Sidwell - do you???

The only gripe I have with Charters in general is the lack of mandated teacher certification, meaning, they could hire anyone as long as they are taking training toward certification, which is typically exploited.

Back to the LAMB at Kingsbury issue, and I live just a couple blocks away from Kingsbury, there likely wouldn't be any more traffic in the area than you see now with 14th st. as crazy as it is. AND lots of kids at LAMB walk or bike to school! Plus, kids 8 and up are allowed to "kiss and ride" style drop-off, so there isn't a parking issue for them. They could even drop-off a couple blocks away!

I'm confident that the issues will be worked out, but I don't see there being a major traffic problem. Sorry, folks opposed to LAMB. I know there are a few on lower Farragut opposed specifically because of a traffic assumption, but most of your issues NOW are related to WEST and the one-way on Emerson! Right?! The DDOT report proved that. I am FOR making Farragut one-way up-hill and keeping Gallatin the same. Hopefully, the West renovation will incorporate that in the design.
I do agree with the Emerson one-way, but it could have been fixed with a "Do not enter - local traffic only between the hours of 7-7" sign - which would have fixed the glitch in the navigation systems like Waze that kept sending people into dangerous intersections and crowded streets.

I have been living here - helping West and LAMB - and hopefully this will all work out - but the CNDI-LA group has gone overboard to the point of insanity.

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I’m sorry but most of what you posted is about half true.

The kiss and ride isn’t for 8 year olds and above- it’s for third graders and not true for the Walter Reed facility and its only a possibility for kingsbury.

Also if you have kids in say elementary and primary, you literally have to drop off the kids 15 minute apart. This means you have to park and wait for the primary kid to start schools. This is very common occurrence at the South Dakota campus.

There will be a lot of increased traffic- lying to these people will not make it easier when we move there. The communities should be honest and work together to achieve harmony.

[Anonymous]

All 3rd graders are 8 years old by Sept 30.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All 3rd graders are 8 years old by Sept 30.

but an 8 year old second grader had to be dropped off by a caregiver.

And in one facility this is limited to 4th and 5th graders.

[Anonymous]

There’s no way our family can take public transportation. I know only one family that is planning on walking to kingsbury. The remaining ones will have to drive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s no way our family can take public transportation. I know only one family that is planning on walking to kingsbury. The remaining ones will have to drive.

Reality when the BS is spoken.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have to disagree with all the LAMB supporters who say that not wanting LAMB at Kingsbury means you are anti-kid. No it does not. As everyone knows, th surrounding neighborhood is absolutely saturated with schools - public and private. This is not a neighborhood to move to if you are anti-kid and do not want to ever have to see a child. It is just a ridiculous and vitriolic statement.
And - all you folks saying it will not bring more traffic to the area know good and well that this could not possibly be true. Of course there will be more traffic. Not all LAMB families use public transportation and bike - in fact, none of the families I know attending LAMB or any other clarter are doing this. So, let’s figure out solutions that work for everyone - that is what should be done if LAMB wants to be a good neighbor.

And that's EXACTLY what LAMB has done. Meeting after meeting after meeting arriving at 35 conditions for occupying the building, MOST of which are traffic and noise accommodations!!! Thing is, neighbors are not ok with ANY mitigations.

This is just NIMBY-ism. I'm not saying there won't be some inconveniences and traffic. What I'm saying is that LAMB has already done its level best to mitigate, even agreeing to a whole process of checking on compliance with these conditions.

Yes these neighbors are not being good citizens. They're selfish. That's the bottom line. I can see why nobody ever wants things to change, ever, in their little neighborhoods. But the facts are that they do change and someone needs to be inconvenienced every time. That's called growth and urban life. The alternative is a declining city.

[Anonymous]

The city will not decline if LAMB does not move into the Kingsbury building.

Honestly given the demographics of Ward 4 I think it should be returned to its original mission and made into a home for low-income seniors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The city will not decline if LAMB does not move into the Kingsbury building.

Honestly given the demographics of Ward 4 I think it should be returned to its original mission and made into a home for low-income seniors.

I would be fully in favor of this solution but that’s not even on the table.