Two Rivers PK4 - Outdoor Space Concerns

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, it's your choice, but I must say that my DD has lotteried for and been accepted to TR every year for the past 4 years. PK3, PK4, K, and now 1st. We sort of lottery for fun, but literally, she gets in every single time. She's in private and we haven't decided to make the switch.

Statistically, this seems like utter B.S.

Yeah, the odds of this happening are so zanishing i think this person doesn't know how to read the myschoolDC results

*vanishing

I'm the PP. My point was to tell OP that she very well may get into TR at another grade level. Not really a brag, but I do see how it comes across that way. Apologies.

Statistically it may sound bizzare, but it's true. OP, if you're not comfortable sending your child now, YOU CAN WAIT. It's not necessary a crapshoot. Do what's best for your child. Proof is below.

2018 -

2017 -

2016 - I was wrong - we didn't lottery at all this year

2015 -

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it's your choice, but I must say that my DD has lotteried for and been accepted to TR every year for the past 4 years. PK3, PK4, K, and now 1st. We sort of lottery for fun, but literally, she gets in every single time. She's in private and we haven't decided to make the switch.

Statistically, this seems like utter B.S.

Yeah, the odds of this happening are so zanishing i think this person doesn't know how to read the myschoolDC results

*vanishing

I'm the PP. My point was to tell OP that she very well may get into TR at another grade level. Not really a brag, but I do see how it comes across that way. Apologies.

Statistically it may sound bizzare, but it's true. OP, if you're not comfortable sending your child now, YOU CAN WAIT. It's not necessary a crapshoot. Do what's best for your child. Proof is below.

2018 -

2017 -

2016 - I was wrong - we didn't lottery at all this year

2015 -

Lol, this is such a dumb post! Even accepting your lottery luck for what it was, you have to realize that being accepted 3 out of 4 years is an extremely unlikely outcome at a school that features triple-digit waiting lists for many grade levels. Trying to generalize your experience makes no sense. Also “Do what’s best for your child”... what the hell does that even mean? Everyone tries to do what is best for their child... the difficulty sometimes is figuring out what that is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it's your choice, but I must say that my DD has lotteried for and been accepted to TR every year for the past 4 years. PK3, PK4, K, and now 1st. We sort of lottery for fun, but literally, she gets in every single time. She's in private and we haven't decided to make the switch.

Statistically, this seems like utter B.S.

Yeah, the odds of this happening are so zanishing i think this person doesn't know how to read the myschoolDC results

*vanishing

I'm the PP. My point was to tell OP that she very well may get into TR at another grade level. Not really a brag, but I do see how it comes across that way. Apologies.

Statistically it may sound bizzare, but it's true. OP, if you're not comfortable sending your child now, YOU CAN WAIT. It's not necessary a crapshoot. Do what's best for your child. Proof is below.

2018 -

2017 -

2016 - I was wrong - we didn't lottery at all this year

2015 -

Lol, this is such a dumb post! Even accepting your lottery luck for what it was, you have to realize that being accepted 3 out of 4 years is an extremely unlikely outcome at a school that features triple-digit waiting lists for many grade levels. Trying to generalize your experience makes no sense. Also “Do what’s best for your child”... what the hell does that even mean? Everyone tries to do what is best for their child... the difficulty sometimes is figuring out what that is.

I'm sorry that you feel my post is dumb. I'm just trying to show a different perspective to OP. Everyone on this forum talks about the negativity of the lottery. "It's a crapshoot!" "Take what you can get!" OP clearly had concerns about the school for her 4 year old. Only OP can make the "best" decision for her child...but it may not be accepting the TR spot this year. And that's OKAY. She's not shunned from subsequent years just because she said no this year. That's all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it's your choice, but I must say that my DD has lotteried for and been accepted to TR every year for the past 4 years. PK3, PK4, K, and now 1st. We sort of lottery for fun, but literally, she gets in every single time. She's in private and we haven't decided to make the switch.

Statistically, this seems like utter B.S.

Yeah, the odds of this happening are so zanishing i think this person doesn't know how to read the myschoolDC results

*vanishing

I'm the PP. My point was to tell OP that she very well may get into TR at another grade level. Not really a brag, but I do see how it comes across that way. Apologies.

Statistically it may sound bizzare, but it's true. OP, if you're not comfortable sending your child now, YOU CAN WAIT. It's not necessary a crapshoot. Do what's best for your child. Proof is below.

2018 -

2017 -

2016 - I was wrong - we didn't lottery at all this year

2015 -

Lol, this is such a dumb post! Even accepting your lottery luck for what it was, you have to realize that being accepted 3 out of 4 years is an extremely unlikely outcome at a school that features triple-digit waiting lists for many grade levels. Trying to generalize your experience makes no sense. Also “Do what’s best for your child”... what the hell does that even mean? Everyone tries to do what is best for their child... the difficulty sometimes is figuring out what that is.

I'm sorry that you feel my post is dumb. I'm just trying to show a different perspective to OP. Everyone on this forum talks about the negativity of the lottery. "It's a crapshoot!" "Take what you can get!" OP clearly had concerns about the school for her 4 year old. Only OP can make the "best" decision for her child...but it may not be accepting the TR spot this year. And that's OKAY. She's not shunned from subsequent years just because she said no this year. That's all.

OP here. I don't have any problem with the poster sharing their lottery experience, and I don't think calling them "dumb" is very useful or necessary. Lucky poster - thanks for weighing in with the reminder that an opportunity is not a mandate, and I hope you found a good fit for your kid. Dubious responder(s) - I hear you that not everyone is so lucky, but your tone is uncalled for. We're still weighing our choices and will figure things out. Thanks all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it's your choice, but I must say that my DD has lotteried for and been accepted to TR every year for the past 4 years. PK3, PK4, K, and now 1st. We sort of lottery for fun, but literally, she gets in every single time. She's in private and we haven't decided to make the switch.

Statistically, this seems like utter B.S.

Yeah, the odds of this happening are so zanishing i think this person doesn't know how to read the myschoolDC results

*vanishing

I'm the PP. My point was to tell OP that she very well may get into TR at another grade level. Not really a brag, but I do see how it comes across that way. Apologies.

Statistically it may sound bizzare, but it's true. OP, if you're not comfortable sending your child now, YOU CAN WAIT. It's not necessary a crapshoot. Do what's best for your child. Proof is below.

2018 -

2017 -

2016 - I was wrong - we didn't lottery at all this year

2015 -

Lol, this is such a dumb post! Even accepting your lottery luck for what it was, you have to realize that being accepted 3 out of 4 years is an extremely unlikely outcome at a school that features triple-digit waiting lists for many grade levels. Trying to generalize your experience makes no sense. Also “Do what’s best for your child”... what the hell does that even mean? Everyone tries to do what is best for their child... the difficulty sometimes is figuring out what that is.

I'm sorry that you feel my post is dumb. I'm just trying to show a different perspective to OP. Everyone on this forum talks about the negativity of the lottery. "It's a crapshoot!" "Take what you can get!" OP clearly had concerns about the school for her 4 year old. Only OP can make the "best" decision for her child...but it may not be accepting the TR spot this year. And that's OKAY. She's not shunned from subsequent years just because she said no this year. That's all.

OP here. I don't have any problem with the poster sharing their lottery experience, and I don't think calling them "dumb" is very useful or necessary. Lucky poster - thanks for weighing in with the reminder that an opportunity is not a mandate, and I hope you found a good fit for your kid. Dubious responder(s) - I hear you that not everyone is so lucky, but your tone is uncalled for. We're still weighing our choices and will figure things out. Thanks all.

Oh good! Go private, like Ms Lucky. Please. Let someone else have this spot. It's clear your family will be just fine in years to come.

Some people really, really need free quality public education. Some people coming to post on DCUM are seriously insufferable and they should all be private school parents. Please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it's your choice, but I must say that my DD has lotteried for and been accepted to TR every year for the past 4 years. PK3, PK4, K, and now 1st. We sort of lottery for fun, but literally, she gets in every single time. She's in private and we haven't decided to make the switch.

Statistically, this seems like utter B.S.

Yeah, the odds of this happening are so zanishing i think this person doesn't know how to read the myschoolDC results

*vanishing

I'm the PP. My point was to tell OP that she very well may get into TR at another grade level. Not really a brag, but I do see how it comes across that way. Apologies.

Statistically it may sound bizzare, but it's true. OP, if you're not comfortable sending your child now, YOU CAN WAIT. It's not necessary a crapshoot. Do what's best for your child. Proof is below.

2018 -

2017 -

2016 - I was wrong - we didn't lottery at all this year

2015 -

Lol, this is such a dumb post! Even accepting your lottery luck for what it was, you have to realize that being accepted 3 out of 4 years is an extremely unlikely outcome at a school that features triple-digit waiting lists for many grade levels. Trying to generalize your experience makes no sense. Also “Do what’s best for your child”... what the hell does that even mean? Everyone tries to do what is best for their child... the difficulty sometimes is figuring out what that is.

I'm sorry that you feel my post is dumb. I'm just trying to show a different perspective to OP. Everyone on this forum talks about the negativity of the lottery. "It's a crapshoot!" "Take what you can get!" OP clearly had concerns about the school for her 4 year old. Only OP can make the "best" decision for her child...but it may not be accepting the TR spot this year. And that's OKAY. She's not shunned from subsequent years just because she said no this year. That's all.

Maybe try checking your privilege next time. And shutting up.

[Anonymous]

People--in our neighborhood full of school-age kids, 95% of the families fail to get into the HRCS every year. 2, 3, 4 kids in a family--doesn't seem to matter.
OP--take the spot at Two Rivers and then bail if it doesn't work for you. But it seems you would be foolish to not take the opportunity to try the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it's your choice, but I must say that my DD has lotteried for and been accepted to TR every year for the past 4 years. PK3, PK4, K, and now 1st. We sort of lottery for fun, but literally, she gets in every single time. She's in private and we haven't decided to make the switch.

Statistically, this seems like utter B.S.

Yeah, the odds of this happening are so zanishing i think this person doesn't know how to read the myschoolDC results

*vanishing

I'm the PP. My point was to tell OP that she very well may get into TR at another grade level. Not really a brag, but I do see how it comes across that way. Apologies.

Statistically it may sound bizzare, but it's true. OP, if you're not comfortable sending your child now, YOU CAN WAIT. It's not necessary a crapshoot. Do what's best for your child. Proof is below.

2018 -

2017 -

2016 - I was wrong - we didn't lottery at all this year

2015 -

Lol, this is such a dumb post! Even accepting your lottery luck for what it was, you have to realize that being accepted 3 out of 4 years is an extremely unlikely outcome at a school that features triple-digit waiting lists for many grade levels. Trying to generalize your experience makes no sense. Also “Do what’s best for your child”... what the hell does that even mean? Everyone tries to do what is best for their child... the difficulty sometimes is figuring out what that is.

I'm sorry that you feel my post is dumb. I'm just trying to show a different perspective to OP. Everyone on this forum talks about the negativity of the lottery. "It's a crapshoot!" "Take what you can get!" OP clearly had concerns about the school for her 4 year old. Only OP can make the "best" decision for her child...but it may not be accepting the TR spot this year. And that's OKAY. She's not shunned from subsequent years just because she said no this year. That's all.

NP. You weren't sharing your "perspective". You were sharing results. Which are of course technically possible. The lottery doesn't take into account past results. The numbers are what they are, and they are all public. Your post seems to imply that somehow people are overstating that the percentages do not favor lottery entrants. That's just silly. Since the odds of matching are very, very small, someone would be a fool to believe that the probability will match them again next year. Not because they matched this year (or didn't) but because the probability of matching in any year is just so small. That's not an "opinion" or a "perspective". It probability and basic arithmetic.