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Anonymous
| I am just wondering if anyone has had an admissions playdate at Beauvoir yet this year? If so can you tell me about it? I'd love to help DD feel as comfortable and prepared as possible. How about at GDS or Sidwell? Would love to hear about those as well. |
Anonymous
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH......stop talking about these three schools........are there only a couple of people talking about these three schools? And only to each other? jesus mary and joseph, i cannot wait until everyone is REJECTED and stops these threads.
But anyway, good luck with the playdates, cannot give you any info (obviously) and thanks for letting me vent. |
Anonymous
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Sidwell feels large and chaotic perhaps by design to see how well your child handles the pressure. If not, the AD should consider inviting only those applicants they are seriously considering for a play visit. 50 kids at a time is not pleasant.
For Beauvoir make sure your child can recognize his or her name. GDS is low-key. For all three schools your child will need to separate from you easily and build rapport with the teacher/AD almost immediately. No, I'm not joking. |
Anonymous
New poster here. I was okay until I read, "build rapport with the teacher/AD." Yikes. Oh well, we'll see how it goes. Thanks for posting! |
Anonymous
Not a very nice response : ( DC attended Beauvoir playdate last year. Above poster is correct make sure DC can identify his/her name. Upon your arrival students names will be placed on a desk and they are specifically observing to determine if your DC is able to identify his/her name tag and put it on (fine motor skills). Playdate will be about 8 children or so . . . While children are playing perspective parents will meet in the library with admission staff who will provide additional information about the school. During the playdate DC will have snack. When I asked DC about the playdate DC told me they had a circle time with singing, letter identification, numbers, and a story with questions. DC had a great time. Also there is a directed art project but DC did not participate I think this was ok. Other centers available - magnetic board with letters, dramatic play, blocks, sand table, and puzzles. HTH Good Luck . . . Beauvoir is such a wonderful school and DC is having a fantastic time learning!!!! |
Anonymous
| Thank you so much for your very helpful response. Any advice for my shy DD? |
Anonymous
| My sense is that Beauvoir, in particular, is looking for kids who take direction well, even if they are shy...e.g, they transition easily from whatever they are doing to join the circle at circle time and in general do what the group is doing. Strong-willed children who display "a mind of their own" at the playdate generally don't fare well. So do what you can to get your DD into a happy and compliant state of mind (easier said than done sometimes, I know.) Good luck! |
Anonymous
| Wow! Thanks. These posts are probably the most specific and helpful I have seen in the school section of these boards in a long time. You're the best. |
Anonymous
Any suggestions for schools for "strong willed children"? That describes my DS who is 3 yrs old. If they asked him at a playdate to play a game, he would say "No, I don't want to play that. I want to ______." Or if asked to identify letters, he would slyly smile and answer incorrectly (even though he knows the entire alphabet, upper and lowercase and the sounds they make). |
Anonymous
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With respect to the comment about the chaotic nature of the Sidwell playdate, they are damned if they have more slots for all who they are able to accommodate, and damned if they limit the opportunity.
They have a ton of interest and are clearly trying to evaluate as many children as possible. |
Anonymous
True, but I doubt that they are evaluating all that many more children than, say, Beauvoir. Beauvoir, GDS, and Maret all manage to keep the playdate atmosphere more low-key. |
Anonymous
Maybe GDS? |
Anonymous
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I am not certain that Beauvoir is only seeking children who are able to follow directions. When my DC completed the playdate DC and maybe two other students in the group did not have a completed art project. AD quickly told parents not to worry about this children were not required to complete the project. Strong willed can also be viewed as independent and decisive which are qualities of a leader and therefore may be attractive to admissions staff. Children who are willing to go against the group to do his/her own thing. Just a thought . . . FWIW in DC class at Beauvoir the children have so many different personalities and not every student is doing a great job of following the Beauvoir Life Rules. The teachers deal with this flawlessly. I have been very impressed thus far. I know Beauvoir may have experienced some difficulties this summer despite these problems the school is great and the children are really learning.
Let your DC be who he/she is and all will be fine. Good Luck with the process!! |
Anonymous
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My child is 3 1/2. I'm not sure what to say to her to prepare her for the playdate at Beauvoir. Do I say that she's visiting a new school? That she's going there to play?
Thanks! |
Anonymous
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I'm sorry..... I cannot help myself... I have to ask....
Do you people realize how neurotic you sound? |