Intown letters

[Anonymous]

I love Intown. I'm grateful to have a place to go every day with my child where he can play and have fun and learn and I get to build friendships with other moms. I think you can find this elsewhere as well, as there are other playgroups and moms looking to hang out, this has just been a great experience for me.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure where you get your information but the majority of the families at Intown are from Georgetown and walk over and there are only handful of families from outside of the district.

Also not sure what fall event you're referencing - the fundraiser is in the Spring and only happens every couple years at a private residence or club or restaurant. The fall cocktail party happens at someone's home.

I'd echo the previous poster - the main reason there's an application process is bc of supply and demand and the playgroup gives priority to members of the community, the church and siblings.

I'm guessing the ignorant comments above are from someone who didn't get in.

The church??? Ummm---I've never seen any of the church kids I see on Sundays at Intown. I know the Reverend and the community very well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want to start a playgroup with anyone who would be horrified at the idea of a playgroup that sends acceptance letters. I'm not into martinis, but I make a mean margarita.

I'm in! I have 2 young kids and i have never had to 'apply' anywhere to find a group of moms and kids to hang out with. The whole thing is very strange.

On the rocks with salt, please!

[Anonymous]

You should start a playgroup- that's why Intown exists, because a mom wanted a place like that. I was willing to apply because I couldn't find anywhere else that had the resources Intown had. I have other friends and moms to hang out with but no one was willing to put together the kind of program Intown offers or have me over every day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure where you get your information but the majority of the families at Intown are from Georgetown and walk over and there are only handful of families from outside of the district.

Also not sure what fall event you're referencing - the fundraiser is in the Spring and only happens every couple years at a private residence or club or restaurant. The fall cocktail party happens at someone's home.

I'd echo the previous poster - the main reason there's an application process is bc of supply and demand and the playgroup gives priority to members of the community, the church and siblings.

I'm guessing the ignorant comments above are from someone who didn't get in.

The church??? Ummm---I've never seen any of the church kids I see on Sundays at Intown. I know the Reverend and the community very well.

So you're a member of Intown and go every day such that you can verify none of the church kids go?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should start a playgroup- that's why Intown exists, because a mom wanted a place like that. I was willing to apply because I couldn't find anywhere else that had the resources Intown had. I have other friends and moms to hang out with but no one was willing to put together the kind of program Intown offers or have me over every day!

Exactly. There are plenty of meet ups and groups of moms that get together but Intown is a formal program with teachers and a curriculum and so forth. That's why you have to apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure where you get your information but the majority of the families at Intown are from Georgetown and walk over and there are only handful of families from outside of the district.

Also not sure what fall event you're referencing - the fundraiser is in the Spring and only happens every couple years at a private residence or club or restaurant. The fall cocktail party happens at someone's home.

I'd echo the previous poster - the main reason there's an application process is bc of supply and demand and the playgroup gives priority to members of the community, the church and siblings.

I'm guessing the ignorant comments above are from someone who didn't get in.

The church??? Ummm---I've never seen any of the church kids I see on Sundays at Intown. I know the Reverend and the community very well.

So you're a member of Intown and go every day such that you can verify none of the church kids go?

No. member of the church, not Intown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure where you get your information but the majority of the families at Intown are from Georgetown and walk over and there are only handful of families from outside of the district.

Also not sure what fall event you're referencing - the fundraiser is in the Spring and only happens every couple years at a private residence or club or restaurant. The fall cocktail party happens at someone's home.

I'd echo the previous poster - the main reason there's an application process is bc of supply and demand and the playgroup gives priority to members of the community, the church and siblings.

I'm guessing the ignorant comments above are from someone who didn't get in.

The church??? Ummm---I've never seen any of the church kids I see on Sundays at Intown. I know the Reverend and the community very well.

So you're a member of Intown and go every day such that you can verify none of the church kids go?

No. member of the church, not Intown.

And how do you know that none of the church kids go to Intown? Or even applied?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure where you get your information but the majority of the families at Intown are from Georgetown and walk over and there are only handful of families from outside of the district.

Also not sure what fall event you're referencing - the fundraiser is in the Spring and only happens every couple years at a private residence or club or restaurant. The fall cocktail party happens at someone's home.

I'd echo the previous poster - the main reason there's an application process is bc of supply and demand and the playgroup gives priority to members of the community, the church and siblings.

I'm guessing the ignorant comments above are from someone who didn't get in.

The church??? Ummm---I've never seen any of the church kids I see on Sundays at Intown. I know the Reverend and the community very well.

So you're a member of Intown and go every day such that you can verify none of the church kids go?

No. member of the church, not Intown.

And how do you know that none of the church kids go to Intown? Or even applied?

It's fairly obvious. I'll leave it at that.

[Anonymous]

PP must not realize it's a black church.

[Anonymous]

Actually, it does state in the admissions materials that members of the church are among the priority groups for acceptance.
Additionally, Intown definitely does not have evening fundraisers or parties in the playgroup space. There are parties but only at members' homes, never at the church.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP must not realize it's a black church.

Oh I realize that. There are black children at Intown if that's what you're getting at. I'm more interested in hearing how you know, without being a member of Intown, all about the children at Intown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I want to start a playgroup with anyone who would be horrified at the idea of a playgroup that sends acceptance letters. I'm not into martinis, but I make a mean margarita.

I'm in! I have 2 young kids and i have never had to 'apply' anywhere to find a group of moms and kids to hang out with. The whole thing is very strange.

On the rocks with salt, please!

Ladies, Mom of three here who did the Georgetown playgroup thing with the first two...lots of chaos, noise, at very early am hour...you may want to nurse your coffee...while checking for parking enforcement (if not walking). Ask any pediatrician,what your child needs in the early years is you. Get on the floor and read a book...play with blocks. Go to the park. These playgroups mostly Nannies,which is fine. They are crowded and too much stimulation... Your child will do better at the library story hour/park. If Mom needs the emotional support that is another story and that is fine too! Just know it is about you and not the child. These playgroups have no bearing on whether or not your child will be admitted to elite private school. Take it from a Mom who knows!

[Anonymous]

Intown isn't mostly nannies, and it is far less crowded than the other playgroups. I think Blue Igloo has about 70 and Intown has about 50.

[Anonymous]

From my experience Intown has more moms than nannies and the only time it's overly chaotic is when there are parties (eg for Valentine's Day or St. Patrick's Day). While there are 50 kids at Intown (about 25 in each class), they are rarely all there. I'd say there's maybe 20 kids per day on average.