what did you learn from the aap orientations?

[Anonymous]

Anything new?

[Anonymous]

White Oaks offered an informative slide show detailing highlights for each year. News for us was that the school will soon begin comprehensive and much needed renovations. Seems that construction will occur in stages with the kids moved as needed away from the work zones.

[Anonymous]

I didn't hear that at the presentation. When was it brought up?

[Anonymous]

The principal or perhaps a teacher mentioned the renovations and that White Oaks was the last to finally get them. I filled in the gaps with info from the PTA website. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:H1ctBMmLVpcJ:www.whiteoakspta.net/uploads/2/7/1/8/27180197/general_board_meeting_minutes_10.27.14.doc+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

[Anonymous]

Lemon Road orientation was ok. However, I thought the Principal made too many references how LR is better than Westgate or Shrevewood.

I didn't know it was a competition to get more students. I know the school receives $$ per student, but sheesh, such a sleazy way to do it.

[Anonymous]

I learned that prospective elementary AAP parents don't come up with good questions for question and answer sessions.

e.g.

"Is it true your school doesn't allow cupcakes?

"Is this a prep school for Thomas Jefferson High?"

[Anonymous]

I learned that someone from school/PTA/Community should volunteer to watch younger kids in a room next door for the next orientation ... And then create an activity for the newly selected AAP kids: an 8 year old can't sit through a PowerPoint presentation for 1 hr... And a toddler can't handle it for like 10 minutes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I learned that someone from school/PTA/Community should volunteer to watch younger kids in a room next door for the next orientation ... And then create an activity for the newly selected AAP kids: an 8 year old can't sit through a PowerPoint presentation for 1 hr... And a toddler can't handle it for like 10 minutes.

This is kind of nuts. I was shocked that the prospective AAP kids at our open house. DD wanted to hear what they were saying- it lasted only about 30 min at most and some of the kids there had horrible behavior.

Also- I left younger sibling at home with the other parent. Both didn't need to be there. No problem if you couldn't, but don't expect strangers to accept responsibility for your younger DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I learned that prospective elementary AAP parents don't come up with good questions for question and answer sessions.

e.g.

"Is it true your school doesn't allow cupcakes?

"Is this a prep school for Thomas Jefferson High?"

Excellent! Love this! Another reminder of how stupid the whole program has become.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I learned that someone from school/PTA/Community should volunteer to watch younger kids in a room next door for the next orientation ... And then create an activity for the newly selected AAP kids: an 8 year old can't sit through a PowerPoint presentation for 1 hr... And a toddler can't handle it for like 10 minutes.

This is kind of nuts. I was shocked that the prospective AAP kids at our open house. DD wanted to hear what they were saying- it lasted only about 30 min at most and some of the kids there had horrible behavior.

Also- I left younger sibling at home with the other parent. Both didn't need to be there. No problem if you couldn't, but don't expect strangers to accept responsibility for your younger DC.

Unfortunately, this is what I see on a daily basis at our center school. AAP kids seem to think they're in charge and actually talk down to teachers and librarians. It's really something to see - and not in a good way. At all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I learned that prospective elementary AAP parents don't come up with good questions for question and answer sessions.

e.g.

"Is it true your school doesn't allow cupcakes?

"Is this a prep school for Thomas Jefferson High?"

Excellent! Love this! Another reminder of how stupid the whole program has become.

Couldn't agree more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I learned that prospective elementary AAP parents don't come up with good questions for question and answer sessions.

e.g.

"Is it true your school doesn't allow cupcakes?

"Is this a prep school for Thomas Jefferson High?"

Excellent! Love this! Another reminder of how stupid the whole program has become.

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You appear easily amused.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I learned that prospective elementary AAP parents don't come up with good questions for question and answer sessions.

e.g.

"Is it true your school doesn't allow cupcakes?

"Is this a prep school for Thomas Jefferson High?"

Excellent! Love this! Another reminder of how stupid the whole program has become.

You're dumb enough to believe that's the actual question? What a tool! Lol!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I learned that prospective elementary AAP parents don't come up with good questions for question and answer sessions.

e.g.

"Is it true your school doesn't allow cupcakes?

"Is this a prep school for Thomas Jefferson High?"

I was there too and can vouch that you didn't make it up. Just curious, what did you think about the school and program in general? My husband and I are torn in opposite directions and need to make a decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I learned that prospective elementary AAP parents don't come up with good questions for question and answer sessions.

e.g.

"Is it true your school doesn't allow cupcakes?

"Is this a prep school for Thomas Jefferson High?"

I was there too and can vouch that you didn't make it up. Just curious, what did you think about the school and program in general? My husband and I are torn in opposite directions and need to make a decision.

+1. I was also there, and I'm not the PP.

I liked the curriculum, teacher seem to be good. DD is very excited about the expanded history in 3rd grade Yes, the school is under renovation and that's a minus. We don't have LLIV in our base school. All 4 of my DD closer friends from the base school were at the orientation and their parents said they will be transferring. So, I accepted the spot in AAP.