OOOH So mad!

[Anonymous]

Oh, then my apologies to 17:54! I'm a little thin-skinned today!
OP

[Anonymous]

I think we can all agree that it is quite impossible to not become unbelievably emotionally involved in how schools perceive our beloved children!! They are probably sorry to have so few slots to offer to so many wonderful candidates. At least I HOPE they feel that way!! OP -- I totally understand that initial feeling of anger! Venting is good!

[Anonymous]

OP- I assume you are referring to the River School since their letters went out today...if so, sorry that you had a bad experience there. My child has been there for 3 years now and I shiver everytime I write the tuition check. However, their teaching staff cannot be matched and they are making stides to improve the outplacement process for children who leave prior to 3rd grade. So I just wanted to post this info for anyone who is considering the school to let them know the benefits.

[Anonymous]

20:40, can you talk about where kids go who leave early as opposed to when they leave after 3rd grade?

[Anonymous]

My child was accepted at River today and you know what? I'm thrilled. I thought it was a fine school and we toured the "big 3". The teachers were warm and engaging and have fine credentials.

I do have a question for you 20:40 poster if you wouldn't mind answering. My husband and I work and know after-care ends at 5pm. What do working parents do in that case? I was thinking of trying to find a student at Georgetown who can nanny for an hour a day.

[Anonymous]

20:47- since the school is so young, I wouldn't say that there are any "feeders", and there is a range of situations (i.e. children going to join older siblings at other area independent schools and public schools for those in Montgomery county). Last year quite a few in my child's class went on to St. pat's. I also know of several off to Potomac, Beauvoir, NPS. But honestly, try not to worry about the next step for now and go with your gut.

For the after care program- Call the school and speak with Rachel. I am a stay-at-home, so I can't really answer your question. However, I do recall some talk about extending it to 6pm, so Rachel is your best bet.

[Anonymous]

OP here. It wasn't the River School. Not on our list. Sorry.

[Anonymous]

OP, this is soo funny because I just knew you were talking about the River School and I got all worked up because we have been accepted and I am laughing at myself because I let one anonymous comment make me doubt our decision for a second! I think this forum is great, but sometimes you can just get caught up in it, and that is what just happened! Thanks for clarifying that! I am going to bed now, obviously I just need to go to sleep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, this is soo funny because I just knew you were talking about the River School and I got all worked up because we have been accepted and I am laughing at myself because I let one anonymous comment make me doubt our decision for a second! I think this forum is great, but sometimes you can just get caught up in it, and that is what just happened! Thanks for clarifying that! I am going to bed now, obviously I just need to go to sleep.

Are you glad you got in or unsure? Are you planning on staying there until third grade?

Is there any way of finding out where kids really go if they leave in K? What I'm really worried about is whether or not the school leadership has NO connections with St. Pats, Beauvoir, etc. As I said on an earlier board, I think this is the dealbreaker for me.

[Anonymous]

OP: I know just how you feel. My son got into a preschool that we like very much...but I felt so angry when he got a rejection from another preschool. How could they not want my adorable, smart, funny son? I thought he charmed them at the interview. Anyway, I'm already over it...but I can completely identify with how you felt!

[Anonymous]

To the OP -- was your kid waitlisted or rejected?
Most 2 - 2.5 year old programs can only attach a
dated application, written check, kids birthdate and name to the application.
How can you take it so personally?

I applied to 5 nursery schools, offered a spot a one, and they never met my DC.
It has nothing to do with my DC, other than her birthdate or that she is a girl and that could change her place on the waitlist if they need boys. There are never enough spots for even the early/on time applicants.

[Anonymous]

Hi,
I'm OP. It was a personal thing because my child had a play date at this school, so I guess it did make me feel really sad and angry when she was rejected. She did get into five other schools (she had play dates at three of those). I wasn't planning on sending her to this particular school anyhow.

I'm completely over it now and looking forward to her starting nursery next year in a wonderful school. So thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Too bad I can't shut down this board now. I didn't think it would end with the 17:54 lecture on good versus bad parents!

I'm over it already. Thanks for all the support - it was nice to vent anonymously. I hope every child here gets into a really nice place. Even you 17:54.

Thanks for venting for me OP! Really, I feel better knowing I'm not the only one wanting to stick it to those schools that don't think our kids are worthy even if we don't think that school is. DH and I were (jokingly) thinking of sending a rejection letter TO the school (we didn't like) that rejected both our kids.

OK - sorry for so many emoticons. End of vent.