what charter spot(s) did you receive but are turning down?

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[Post New]04/29/2011 18:10
Anonymous
YY parent here. I don't think that there is a disproportionate number of "Tiger Moms" at Yu Ying. Sure, a lot of parents who want what is best for their children, but most of us are not extreme. Please come to one (or both) of the spring events that Yu Ying is having (the Kid Fest May 15 and the Dragon Festival on June 11). You'll find that most of us are rather normal.
[Post New]04/29/2011 23:05
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:And, I'll admit, I was a little scared of the "tiger mom" thing. That just is not who I want to spend time with in PTA meetings and on the playground after school. Probably a minority of Yu Ying parents -- but I know at least two of them, and I just don't want to deal. Maybe my kid will end up at a state school


Really? I'm surprised because I am very active at the school and have been to nearly all of the PA meetings since the school has opened. But yet, no tiger moms. (FWIW, no one plays at the playground after school, either.) Perhaps you have been misinformed or interacted with some weird outliers? Most of the parents are really mellow and good people to hang out with. We have potlucks, knitting groups, get togethers and play dates. Come to think of it, I would welcome some tiger moms for comic relief
[Post New]04/30/2011 10:52
Anonymous
I've only ever interacted with two Yu Ying parents in real life (not a couple). One seemed totally cool, the other came off like a pretentious, bragging jerk. Blech.
[Post New]04/30/2011 13:33
Anonymous
I have interacted with two Yu Ying parents and they were great.
[Post New]04/30/2011 21:06
Anonymous
only got in apple tree columbia heights. WL for two rivers. In the 30's. Will take if it ever gets there.
[Post New]04/30/2011 21:09
Anonymous
we have a very low # for LAMB - will get accepted once the offers go out for the new campus. Unfortunately, we will need to decline as it will be impossible to do drop-offs in the AM. (We live and work West of the park).
[Post New]04/30/2011 21:35
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:only got in apple tree columbia heights. WL for two rivers. In the 30's. Will take if it ever gets there.


I thought there were so many siblings that they had to have a lottery just to let them in. Some of them are on a waiting list.
[Post New]05/01/2011 20:27
Anonymous
Anyone (who hasn't posted yet) giving up a PS-3 slot at Inspired Teaching--or know anyone who is?
[Post New]05/01/2011 20:36
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:And, I'll admit, I was a little scared of the "tiger mom" thing. That just is not who I want to spend time with in PTA meetings and on the playground after school. Probably a minority of Yu Ying parents -- but I know at least two of them, and I just don't want to deal. Maybe my kid will end up at a state school


Really? I'm surprised because I am very active at the school and have been to nearly all of the PA meetings since the school has opened. But yet, no tiger moms. (FWIW, no one plays at the playground after school, either.) Perhaps you have been misinformed or interacted with some weird outliers? Most of the parents are really mellow and good people to hang out with. We have potlucks, knitting groups, get togethers and play dates. Come to think of it, I would welcome some tiger moms for comic relief


The Yu Yimg family I know best are basically great people but SO SO STRANGE. One parent is so strange it would almost scare me away from the school.
[Post New]05/01/2011 20:48
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:The Yu Yimg family I know best are basically great people but SO SO STRANGE. One parent is so strange it would almost scare me away from the school.


ONE parent who is "basically great," "but strange" would scare you away from a school? Wow.

Say, what waiting lists are you on and how good are your numbers? I bet I can find someone strange to scare you away...

[Post New]05/01/2011 21:12
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Anyone (who hasn't posted yet) giving up a PS-3 slot at Inspired Teaching--or know anyone who is?


I am giving up a PS-3 spot at inspired teaching.
[Post New]05/02/2011 13:04
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I've only ever interacted with two Yu Ying parents in real life (not a couple). One seemed totally cool, the other came off like a pretentious, bragging jerk. Blech.


Curious--what grade is the kid of the latter?
[Post New]05/02/2011 14:50
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:only got in apple tree columbia heights. WL for two rivers. In the 30's. Will take if it ever gets there.


I thought there were so many siblings that they had to have a lottery just to let them in. Some of them are on a waiting list.



Is this at 2 rivers? If so, I guess that is not an option for us.
[Post New]05/02/2011 20:58
Anonymous
Just gave up a slot today for PS3 at inspired teaching. We were torn but ultimately went with an existing school. Good luck.
[Post New]05/03/2011 13:46
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:only got in apple tree columbia heights. WL for two rivers. In the 30's. Will take if it ever gets there.


I thought there were so many siblings that they had to have a lottery just to let them in. Some of them are on a waiting list.



Is this at 2 rivers? If so, I guess that is not an option for us.


Yes, they had to have a lottery for the sibs because there were more of them than there were spots. I would not count on getting into Two Rivers this year.
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