LAMB closing its existing campuses and consolidating to one campus

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am excited for the outdoor space possibilities. I am a huge advocate of getting kids outdoors and working with gardens and in nature (especially important for urban kids). It's also an important part of Montessori philosophy. I would donate my time and my Arriba money to make the outdoor space excellent!

So how much will they be building over to make enough space for 600 kids?

the plan only calls for building a new gym/auditorium on one end. the plans do not call for building more space to accommodate any more classroom space.

The way they will do it is by having really tiny classrooms.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How did the meeting at the Missouri campus go yesterday? Did the administration reveal more information or basically repeated what they said at the SD meeting last week?

It went well - the facility looks incredible. I'm amazed this may be an option for us.

It was really exciting. The administration and teachers are so thrilled with this opportunity for the students. Diane talked about the primary kids having a garden right outside their classrooms, space for composting, she asked us to imagine the little kids up on the attic floor in the library sitting on window seats looking out the big windows. It's a dream location. Not all my kids will get to take advantage of it with the phased move, but I am excited for all future LAMB kids.

It's a terrible location in a shady neighborhood and they were extremely light on specifics. The architectural rendering was some pretty photoshop, not concrete plans. It is nowhere near the metro, so yet another way lamb will ensure poor children don't bother applying. Their timetable is totally inaccurate. It's yet another mess by this administration, and some parents are so gullible they will swallow this without asking any questions.

[Anonymous]

"It's a terrible location in a shady neighborhood."

Really? Where do you want the school to be located? Please name a specific property that you feel is a terrific fit for LAMB.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Lamb parent.

I would donate to a shuttle from either ward 7 or ward 8. I really don't know where most of my child's friends live but I would hate if some of them had to leave and a donation could prevent that.

Lamb parent also. I would donate if the bus stop is going to be in ward 7 or ward 8.

Agreed. I think that is completely reasonable!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How did the meeting at the Missouri campus go yesterday? Did the administration reveal more information or basically repeated what they said at the SD meeting last week?

It went well - the facility looks incredible. I'm amazed this may be an option for us.

It was really exciting. The administration and teachers are so thrilled with this opportunity for the students. Diane talked about the primary kids having a garden right outside their classrooms, space for composting, she asked us to imagine the little kids up on the attic floor in the library sitting on window seats looking out the big windows. It's a dream location. Not all my kids will get to take advantage of it with the phased move, but I am excited for all future LAMB kids.

Can you elaborate on what was said about the "phased move" - we tried to press for possibilities at the first SD session, but they avoided answering the question a couple of times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How did the meeting at the Missouri campus go yesterday? Did the administration reveal more information or basically repeated what they said at the SD meeting last week?

It went well - the facility looks incredible. I'm amazed this may be an option for us.

It was really exciting. The administration and teachers are so thrilled with this opportunity for the students. Diane talked about the primary kids having a garden right outside their classrooms, space for composting, she asked us to imagine the little kids up on the attic floor in the library sitting on window seats looking out the big windows. It's a dream location. Not all my kids will get to take advantage of it with the phased move, but I am excited for all future LAMB kids.

It's a terrible location in a shady neighborhood and they were extremely light on specifics. The architectural rendering was some pretty photoshop, not concrete plans. It is nowhere near the metro, so yet another way lamb will ensure poor children don't bother applying. Their timetable is totally inaccurate. It's yet another mess by this administration, and some parents are so gullible they will swallow this without asking any questions.

Shady?! Do you mean because of all of our lovely trees? I live a few blocks from here. It's a lovely neighborhood, with easy bus access on 14th, 16th St. You could go to Ft Totten metro and take a bus down Kennedy and walk 3 blocks. It's a really family friendly neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"It's a terrible location in a shady neighborhood."

Really? Where do you want the school to be located? Please name a specific property that you feel is a terrific fit for LAMB.

The Perry street prep campus lease and the Missouri campus. The school is not warm, welcoming, or kind to new families. Might as well keep both campuses seperate. It works best for now rather than this misguided attempt to cram 600 kids into a school for 300.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How did the meeting at the Missouri campus go yesterday? Did the administration reveal more information or basically repeated what they said at the SD meeting last week?

It went well - the facility looks incredible. I'm amazed this may be an option for us.

It was really exciting. The administration and teachers are so thrilled with this opportunity for the students. Diane talked about the primary kids having a garden right outside their classrooms, space for composting, she asked us to imagine the little kids up on the attic floor in the library sitting on window seats looking out the big windows. It's a dream location. Not all my kids will get to take advantage of it with the phased move, but I am excited for all future LAMB kids.

Can you elaborate on what was said about the "phased move" - we tried to press for possibilities at the first SD session, but they avoided answering the question a couple of times.

I would be curious as well. Again, extremely light on specifics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
How did the meeting at the Missouri campus go yesterday? Did the administration reveal more information or basically repeated what they said at the SD meeting last week?


It went well - the facility looks incredible. I'm amazed this may be an option for us.


It was really exciting. The administration and teachers are so thrilled with this opportunity for the students. Diane talked about the primary kids having a garden right outside their classrooms, space for composting, she asked us to imagine the little kids up on the attic floor in the library sitting on window seats looking out the big windows. It's a dream location. Not all my kids will get to take advantage of it with the phased move, but I am excited for all future LAMB kids.


It's a terrible location in a shady neighborhood and they were extremely light on specifics. The architectural rendering was some pretty photoshop, not concrete plans. It is nowhere near the metro, so yet another way lamb will ensure poor children don't bother applying. Their timetable is totally inaccurate. It's yet another mess by this administration, and some parents are so gullible they will swallow this without asking any questions.


Shady?! Do you mean because of all of our lovely trees? I live a few blocks from here. It's a lovely neighborhood, with easy bus access on 14th, 16th St. You could go to Ft Totten metro and take a bus down Kennedy and walk 3 blocks. It's a really family friendly neighborhood.

Shady?? I live a few blocks from there also, along with many other families with young kids. It's family-friendly and green and close to two major bus lines. I'm sorry that it will not be convenient for some, but let's not spread falsehoods about the location. It also happens to be a mixed income neighborhood, but let's not let facts get in the way...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
How did the meeting at the Missouri campus go yesterday? Did the administration reveal more information or basically repeated what they said at the SD meeting last week?


It went well - the facility looks incredible. I'm amazed this may be an option for us.


It was really exciting. The administration and teachers are so thrilled with this opportunity for the students. Diane talked about the primary kids having a garden right outside their classrooms, space for composting, she asked us to imagine the little kids up on the attic floor in the library sitting on window seats looking out the big windows. It's a dream location. Not all my kids will get to take advantage of it with the phased move, but I am excited for all future LAMB kids.


It's a terrible location in a shady neighborhood and they were extremely light on specifics. The architectural rendering was some pretty photoshop, not concrete plans. It is nowhere near the metro, so yet another way lamb will ensure poor children don't bother applying. Their timetable is totally inaccurate. It's yet another mess by this administration, and some parents are so gullible they will swallow this without asking any questions.


Shady?! Do you mean because of all of our lovely trees? I live a few blocks from here. It's a lovely neighborhood, with easy bus access on 14th, 16th St. You could go to Ft Totten metro and take a bus down Kennedy and walk 3 blocks. It's a really family friendly neighborhood.

Shady?? I live a few blocks from there also, along with many other families with young kids. It's family-friendly and green and close to two major bus lines. I'm sorry that it will not be convenient for some, but let's not spread falsehoods about the location. It also happens to be a mixed income neighborhood, but let's not let facts get in the way...

It is extremely close to silver spring, so great for all the residency cheaters too! What a plus! We get rid of all the "undesirables" to boot!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
How did the meeting at the Missouri campus go yesterday? Did the administration reveal more information or basically repeated what they said at the SD meeting last week?


It went well - the facility looks incredible. I'm amazed this may be an option for us.


It was really exciting. The administration and teachers are so thrilled with this opportunity for the students. Diane talked about the primary kids having a garden right outside their classrooms, space for composting, she asked us to imagine the little kids up on the attic floor in the library sitting on window seats looking out the big windows. It's a dream location. Not all my kids will get to take advantage of it with the phased move, but I am excited for all future LAMB kids.


It's a terrible location in a shady neighborhood and they were extremely light on specifics. The architectural rendering was some pretty photoshop, not concrete plans. It is nowhere near the metro, so yet another way lamb will ensure poor children don't bother applying. Their timetable is totally inaccurate. It's yet another mess by this administration, and some parents are so gullible they will swallow this without asking any questions.


Shady?! Do you mean because of all of our lovely trees? I live a few blocks from here. It's a lovely neighborhood, with easy bus access on 14th, 16th St. You could go to Ft Totten metro and take a bus down Kennedy and walk 3 blocks. It's a really family friendly neighborhood.

Shady?? I live a few blocks from there also, along with many other families with young kids. It's family-friendly and green and close to two major bus lines. I'm sorry that it will not be convenient for some, but let's not spread falsehoods about the location. It also happens to be a mixed income neighborhood, but let's not let facts get in the way...

Let's agree to disagree. The crime is high for me, the housing prices are high when you consider the far flung location and dismal housing stock. There are no restaurants and an ugly bus depot. it is extremely inconvenient for almost anyone who doesn't live nearby. But that's only a positive- best way to keep out anyone who isn't middle class.

[Anonymous]

The neighborhood around Kingsbury is beautiful. Easy access to downtown by bus, a few restaurants close by on 14th St (ie Highlands, Athena Grill, Las Placitas). If you ask me it is a lot more accessible by public transportation than SD

[Anonymous]

Back to the poster who called it shady. Again, I ask, where do you see a better location for our school?

I think it's really tough to say this is a shady neighborhood that is wildly inconvenient. Every location will be inconvenient for some families. We can all agree on that fact. But I think 14th Street in the middle of the city is tough to argue as really inconvenient, notably since it is right near the existing MO campus and WR where many will funnel for MS and HS.

[Anonymous]

It's inconvenient because it's far away from downtown and there is no metro access. So parents who don't live there will have to drive all the way there and then turn around and drive all the way back. Even in the upper grades, it's too far from a metro to just have your children take the metro.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's inconvenient because it's far away from downtown and there is no metro access. So parents who don't live there will have to drive all the way there and then turn around and drive all the way back. Even in the upper grades, it's too far from a metro to just have your children take the metro.

How is this different from SD?