Poor Communication from New School

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It would help a lot if you would/could tell us the school and the grade.

Really? How could it help???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would help a lot if you would/could tell us the school and the grade.

Really? How could it help???

Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

Most wait until mid-summer. I confess I'm a buddy parent who hasn't reached out yet to my new family, because work has been incredibly hectic. I sincerely hope our buddy family is nothing like OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

So, what school are you from? Its parents seem charming.

[Anonymous]

OP, the best advice is to contact the school. If your child is entering prek/k, I think it's safe to say that many schools have some type of buddy program/ meet ups.

Not sure how things are handled for other entry grades, though some PPs have offered examples.

[Anonymous]

OP, if you are referring to the New School of Northern Virginia, then I can tell you that there is no directory, summer welcome, or welcome packet. Nothing. They just left it to parents to figure out. It makes it hard when you're new and don't know anyone or how the school works. We like the school for other reasons, but school communication is really poor. We felt really out of the loop - and still do. Wish they would hire some new admin.

Our other private school experience was the opposite. They had a special welcome for new families and passed out a directory over the summer. June is a bit early for this - I would wait until August to ask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

So, what school are you from? Its parents seem charming.

+1 love this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

So, what school are you from? Its parents seem charming.

Charm is meaningless. I'd much prefer a little intelligence, of which OP or PP seems to have a limited supply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would help a lot if you would/could tell us the school and the grade.

Really? How could it help???

Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

... and comment on how other schools are doing so poorly. You really do not need to know - and if the family wanted to disclose, would have done upfront. Just don't be so intrusive, that is absolutely rude.

Our current school asks volunteer parents to reach out ASAP starting early May right before the new parents reception. I am a buddy parent for two families and contacted them as soon as I received their names. When my family joined, nobody contacted us.

[Anonymous]

OP. First grade. Scared to say what school now since everyone seems hell bent on attacking me. I obviously made the wrong school choice.

[Anonymous]

I would suggest you contact the school, and politely express your concerns. Ask if there are any nearby families they can put you in touch with.

The school might be very well-meaning but just have a blind spot when it comes to communicating during the lag time between admission and the start oft the school year.

It can't hurt to reach out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

So, what school are you from? Its parents seem charming.

Charm is meaningless. I'd much prefer a little intelligence, of which OP or PP seems to have a limited supply.

Well you certainly have a little intelligence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would help a lot if you would/could tell us the school and the grade.

Really? How could it help???

Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

Most wait until mid-summer. I confess I'm a buddy parent who hasn't reached out yet to my new family, because work has been incredibly hectic. I sincerely hope our buddy family is nothing like OP.

Tag - you're it. Why don't you tell us what school your child(ren) attend(s) so we have a better understanding of that school's culture?

I predict radio silence.

[Anonymous]

What age? I've noticed that the lower school my DC attends is much more communicative than the middle school. I think it's intentional -- they're trying to get the kids to take more responsibility for things. That said, they did issue a schedule for when things will come out -- summer reading list, various sign up opportunities (car pool, lunch options, etc).

One thing I've found about DC (or is it just private schools?), is that so many people travel/go to the beach/send the kid to camp over the summer, that there really isn't much going on. I was afraid DC would miss seeing his friends if we were gone all summer, but it turns out that they're gone, too. That's a long way of saying that I don't think your missing anything.

[Anonymous]

In my experience, there has always been communication from existing students/families to new students/families all throughout the summer. Communication is encouraged before summer starts, knowing that people have various plans.

I think there is nothing wrong with reaching out to the school to check in, regardless of your child's grade. The schools want a smooth transition for the new students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would help a lot if you would/could tell us the school and the grade.

Really? How could it help???

Um, not very bright, are we? Because if the school and grade were shared, we could tell you how the school handles welcoming new families.

Most wait until mid-summer. I confess I'm a buddy parent who hasn't reached out yet to my new family, because work has been incredibly hectic. I sincerely hope our buddy family is nothing like OP.

Tag - you're it. Why don't you tell us what school your child(ren) attend(s) so we have a better understanding of that school's culture?

I predict radio silence.

Your reference to a game of tag underscores your immaturity. Why would PP want to play with you?