APS: I can't keep up! (ASFS)

[Anonymous]

Edbacker

ASFS - raises 180,000 for their lab

Randolph - raises 100 dollars for their lab


It's so extreme. How can anyone think we're doing it right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Edbacker

ASFS - raises 180,000 for their lab

Randolph - raises 100 dollars for their lab


It's so extreme. How can anyone think we're doing it right?

We should treat this like taxes--first 10,000 (or 30,000 or whatever # seems appropriate) stays at the school that raised it. Everything over that gets taxed at 33%, and those taxes get sent to the schools that raise the least.

The poorer schools will get more funding without reducing the incentive for the richer schools to fundraise.

[Anonymous]

So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

Does anyone have the time to explain it to dumbass ^^^?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

Does anyone have the time to explain it to dumbass ^^^?

You explanation = "I feel bad that I didn't bust my ass to raise any money for my own school so I will sh1t on other schools who take the initiative to do so." Does that sum it up?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please ask yourself this question: Do I care about all of the students at APS or just the ones I know?

If the answer is the former, then please stop pitting your school against others and choice against neighborhood. The reality is that some schools at APS are better off than others and may need to "take one for the team" in the next round of changes. (This doesn't mean you must agree with all of the changes. But please understand how it affects everyone. And be constructive.)

If the answer is the latter, please carry on as before.

what say you ASF families?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

Does anyone have the time to explain it to dumbass ^^^?

You explanation = "I feel bad that I didn't bust my ass to raise any money for my own school so I will sh1t on other schools who take the initiative to do so." Does that sum it up?

Try reading this to your kids. They will understand and can explain it to you. https://www.amazon.com/Sneetches-Other-Stories-Dr-Seuss/dp/0394800893

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

Does anyone have the time to explain it to dumbass ^^^?

You explanation = "I feel bad that I didn't bust my ass to raise any money for my own school so I will sh1t on other schools who take the initiative to do so." Does that sum it up?

Try reading this to your kids. They will understand and can explain it to you. https://www.amazon.com/Sneetches-Other-Stories-Dr-Seuss/dp/0394800893

How many companies have you contacted to help raise money for your school? For APS?
How many different fundraisers have you tried?
How much have you personally donated to other APS PTAs? ACPS? DCPS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please ask yourself this question: Do I care about all of the students at APS or just the ones I know?

If the answer is the former, then please stop pitting your school against others and choice against neighborhood. The reality is that some schools at APS are better off than others and may need to "take one for the team" in the next round of changes. (This doesn't mean you must agree with all of the changes. But please understand how it affects everyone. And be constructive.)

If the answer is the latter, please carry on as before.

what say you ASF families?

Take away the team schools (I actually don't care about that). Make ASFS a neighborhood school (fine). It does ZERO to address your concerns about disparity. Those wealthy families will just donate wherever they land.

If this is your big concern, these proposed changes will not address it. Go start some initiative to raise money across the county for needy schools. Don't crap on other schools just because they take the initiative and are fortunate to have the resources. Otherwise it just sounds like sour grapes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please ask yourself this question: Do I care about all of the students at APS or just the ones I know?

If the answer is the former, then please stop pitting your school against others and choice against neighborhood. The reality is that some schools at APS are better off than others and may need to "take one for the team" in the next round of changes. (This doesn't mean you must agree with all of the changes. But please understand how it affects everyone. And be constructive.)

If the answer is the latter, please carry on as before.

what say you ASF families?

Take away the team schools (I actually don't care about that). Make ASFS a neighborhood school (fine). It does ZERO to address your concerns about disparity. Those wealthy families will just donate wherever they land.

If this is your big concern, these proposed changes will not address it. Go start some initiative to raise money across the county for needy schools. Don't crap on other schools just because they take the initiative and are fortunate to have the resources. Otherwise it just sounds like sour grapes.

I think the pp was talking about the changes and how they will effect enrollment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

No, the big gripe is that the most privileged parents can't see beyond the ends of their own noses. This policy change isn't about them, it's about moving towards a system that is equitable. The money thing only makes it look worse for ASFS. And holy smokes, PTA money is NOT supposed to be used for facilities and I can't believe that got approved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

No, the big gripe is that the most privileged parents can't see beyond the ends of their own noses. This policy change isn't about them, it's about moving towards a system that is equitable. The money thing only makes it look worse for ASFS. And holy smokes, PTA money is NOT supposed to be used for facilities and I can't believe that got approved.

Ok. Equitable for immersion? The proposed changes will further limit access to ASFS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So basically the big gripe is that ASFS has wealthy parents who donate generously to the PTA/school?

Those parents are going to donate to whatever school their kids attend. So you'll hate Taylor next if they raise a lot of money?

No, the big gripe is that the most privileged parents can't see beyond the ends of their own noses. This policy change isn't about them, it's about moving towards a system that is equitable. The money thing only makes it look worse for ASFS. And holy smokes, PTA money is NOT supposed to be used for facilities and I can't believe that got approved.

PTA money was not used for investigation station/science lab remodel and yes, APS approved the remodel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please ask yourself this question: Do I care about all of the students at APS or just the ones I know?

If the answer is the former, then please stop pitting your school against others and choice against neighborhood. The reality is that some schools at APS are better off than others and may need to "take one for the team" in the next round of changes. (This doesn't mean you must agree with all of the changes. But please understand how it affects everyone. And be constructive.)

If the answer is the latter, please carry on as before.

what say you ASF families?

Take away the team schools (I actually don't care about that). Make ASFS a neighborhood school (fine). It does ZERO to address your concerns about disparity. Those wealthy families will just donate wherever they land.

If this is your big concern, these proposed changes will not address it. Go start some initiative to raise money across the county for needy schools. Don't crap on other schools just because they take the initiative and are fortunate to have the resources. Otherwise it just sounds like sour grapes.

You sound nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please ask yourself this question: Do I care about all of the students at APS or just the ones I know?

If the answer is the former, then please stop pitting your school against others and choice against neighborhood. The reality is that some schools at APS are better off than others and may need to "take one for the team" in the next round of changes. (This doesn't mean you must agree with all of the changes. But please understand how it affects everyone. And be constructive.)

If the answer is the latter, please carry on as before.

what say you ASF families?

Take away the team schools (I actually don't care about that). Make ASFS a neighborhood school (fine). It does ZERO to address your concerns about disparity. Those wealthy families will just donate wherever they land.

If this is your big concern, these proposed changes will not address it. Go start some initiative to raise money across the county for needy schools. Don't crap on other schools just because they take the initiative and are fortunate to have the resources. Otherwise it just sounds like sour grapes.

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