2016 LAMB lottery results

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think if anyone got called yet, someone would have said.

Don't you guys realize only a handful of people would have been accepted? And it might be reasonable to assume there is a good chance those people are not active DCUM readers/posters? I think there is a good chance the accepted people have been notified.

If the selectees know, then why isn't the WL posted?

Side note: I am surprised as to how much I care about this given that LAMB wouldn't have been one of my 12 if it participated in the common lottery.

[Anonymous]

Some selectee has always managed to tell DCUM the calls went out in the past.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think if anyone got called yet, someone would have said.

Don't you guys realize only a handful of people would have been accepted? And it might be reasonable to assume there is a good chance those people are not active DCUM readers/posters? I think there is a good chance the accepted people have been notified.

If the selectees know, then why isn't the WL posted?

Side note: I am surprised as to how much I care about this given that LAMB wouldn't have been one of my 12 if it participated in the common lottery.

Because that's just how LAMB does it. They call the accepted parents, then post the list by no later than a certain date (in the case of this year, by this Friday). That's how it's been done for a long time, no surprises or differences here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It probably doesn't hinder outreach. But LAMB is convinced that it's approach gives them the best shot at a diverse applicant pool. Maybe they don't want people to have to rank LAMB in preference order against the of their choices?

We can all form an opinion about their approach but it is their choice. And with 800 applicants it doesn't seem to be hurting them.

Yes but with their past (yes, I know first hand when my Spanish speaking friend got in and had a number 200 worse than me), they should not be allowed this luxury. It should have been required by the charter board.

I love it when non-Latinos complain about how Latinos get all the perks. Give me a break. LAMB does not give any preference of any kind to Spanish-speakers. I know, I asked. Actually, if I'm honest, I begged. And they did not budge, did not take my name down, and were perfectly kind. But they made it clear this did not happen, regardless of what an "esteemed lottery consultant" claimed really happened behind the scenes.

For what it's worth, I am happy for LAMB that your Spanish-speaking friend got in. You seem like an entitled jerk. And Latinos in this city get nothing - at least we should be able to send our kids to schools where they can continue learning our language and sharing that knowledge with other kids. Unfortunately we don't even get that aside from a handful of seats at Oyster-Adams and a few other DCPS schools. I guess I can hope for the best from one of them, even though it isn't likely.

Please do tell me what I said in my two sentences that led you to feel like I'm complaining about how Latinos get all the perks and I'm entitled. I'll wait. You're a piece of work if you're implying that it's good that my friend got in illegally. Yes, LAMB did use scrupulous methods to admission from waitlist in the past (4+ years ago) and there are many people giving their testimony accordingly. No, it's is not legal, regardless of how right you think it feels. Also, my friend's family looks just like mine. With her, it was one parent that spoke Spanish language (not entirely fluent), had a Spanish last name, and went to Spanish daycare. Same with us except we don't have Spanish last name and we marked English as primary language (friend did not). Does it matter to you if I tell you that we live off teacher salaries and friends are attorneys?

I'm sorry if this is brought up more than you'd like Lamb parents but it's a true story of your past that you can't deny. There is no need to be dudes, defensive, mean, or outright hint that it was okay to break the law in any capacity.

The KEY point here is that this was in the PAST. And it wasn't "illegal" then. By the way, this is what some DCPS schools do today - so are you protesting outside of their schools now? Should Oyster-Adams call security since you're going to show up?

And yes, I absolutely am happy that your friends got in over you. Don't pretend to understand the first thing about being Latino in the United States. I'm sorry that you're poor and feel bitter about it. I think you should ask your attorney friends what "breaking the law" means, since you're clearly too dumb to understand that sometimes laws change.

- Not a LAMB parent, did NOT get a call today or yesterday, and am not going to pretend a school "broke the law" to feel better about being poor and a lottery loser.

You don't get it. My Latino friends are just as Latino as me. One parent is half Latino. We just don't have a Latino last name. And YES it absolutely WAS illegal back when LAMB did it. Yes, they got put on warning by the charter board for it. I agree with a PP, the board should question why LAMB is the primary school not to participate in the common lottery.

Cool story bro! No one cares. Complain to OSSE and go away. So if no one got a call yet.... there might still be some hope?

Cool story, bro....gotta love these mature responses. People do care. People have complained and the charter board did slap LAMB's hand. It is however, done. Nothing can be done to compel Lamb to participate (unless they get caught cheating again).

You've changed your story four times. Now you're Latino? Sure. OK. And are the DCPS schools who offer language preference cheating or breaking the law? Please don't respond- everyone is tired of you beating your dead horse. Go away.

Now you're lying, only thing posted was: "Also, my friend's family looks just like mine. With her, it was one parent that spoke Spanish language (not entirely fluent), had a Spanish last name, and went to Spanish daycare. Same with us except we don't have Spanish last name and we marked English as primary language (friend did not)."

I couldn't care less what Oyster or Bancroft does as they are acting within their legal rights. For LAMB to do it is illegal whether you like it or not.

[Anonymous]

Go Away PP

[Anonymous]

Usually there are a few people posting that they got in by the end of the lottery day.

[Anonymous]

11:21, it has been acknowledged that LAMB did that in the past (openly and without trying to hide it) until they were informed that they had to stop, so they did.

You keep saying "illegal," like you want the LAMB administration frog-marched out in cuffs for something that happened years ago and everyone has moved on from.

Let it go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Usually there are a few people posting that they got in by the end of the lottery day.

Key word here is "usually". There is no guarantee that any DCUM posters were accepted. I promise there are more than 30 families in DC that don't read DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:11:21, it has been acknowledged that LAMB did that in the past (openly and without trying to hide it) until they were informed that they had to stop, so they did.

You keep saying "illegal," like you want the LAMB administration frog-marched out in cuffs for something that happened years ago and everyone has moved on from.

Let it go.

I think her real issue is not getting her kids in. And I can sympathize but she's gone off the deep end.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Usually there are a few people posting that they got in by the end of the lottery day.

Key word here is "usually". There is no guarantee that any DCUM posters were accepted. I promise there are more than 30 families in DC that don't read DCUM.

What is WRONG with those people? (Kidding obviously)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think if anyone got called yet, someone would have said.

Don't you guys realize only a handful of people would have been accepted? And it might be reasonable to assume there is a good chance those people are not active DCUM readers/posters? I think there is a good chance the accepted people have been notified.

If the selectees know, then why isn't the WL posted?

Side note: I am surprised as to how much I care about this given that LAMB wouldn't have been one of my 12 if it participated in the common lottery.

If they match a kid with an older or younger sibling, that sibling must move up on list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It probably doesn't hinder outreach. But LAMB is convinced that it's approach gives them the best shot at a diverse applicant pool. Maybe they don't want people to have to rank LAMB in preference order against the of their choices?

We can all form an opinion about their approach but it is their choice. And with 800 applicants it doesn't seem to be hurting them.

Yes but with their past (yes, I know first hand when my Spanish speaking friend got in and had a number 200 worse than me), they should not be allowed this luxury. It should have been required by the charter board.

I love it when non-Latinos complain about how Latinos get all the perks. Give me a break. LAMB does not give any preference of any kind to Spanish-speakers. I know, I asked. Actually, if I'm honest, I begged. And they did not budge, did not take my name down, and were perfectly kind. But they made it clear this did not happen, regardless of what an "esteemed lottery consultant" claimed really happened behind the scenes.

For what it's worth, I am happy for LAMB that your Spanish-speaking friend got in. You seem like an entitled jerk. And Latinos in this city get nothing - at least we should be able to send our kids to schools where they can continue learning our language and sharing that knowledge with other kids. Unfortunately we don't even get that aside from a handful of seats at Oyster-Adams and a few other DCPS schools. I guess I can hope for the best from one of them, even though it isn't likely.

Please do tell me what I said in my two sentences that led you to feel like I'm complaining about how Latinos get all the perks and I'm entitled. I'll wait. You're a piece of work if you're implying that it's good that my friend got in illegally. Yes, LAMB did use scrupulous methods to admission from waitlist in the past (4+ years ago) and there are many people giving their testimony accordingly. No, it's is not legal, regardless of how right you think it feels. Also, my friend's family looks just like mine. With her, it was one parent that spoke Spanish language (not entirely fluent), had a Spanish last name, and went to Spanish daycare. Same with us except we don't have Spanish last name and we marked English as primary language (friend did not). Does it matter to you if I tell you that we live off teacher salaries and friends are attorneys?

I'm sorry if this is brought up more than you'd like Lamb parents but it's a true story of your past that you can't deny. There is no need to be dudes, defensive, mean, or outright hint that it was okay to break the law in any capacity.

New poster here - but I'd love for you to point out EXACTLY in the law where it says that about the lottery?

Now, DCPCSB has asked them to change the lottery because it is their policy, but DAMN, I'd love it if one person actually read the fucking law they keep harping on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It probably doesn't hinder outreach. But LAMB is convinced that it's approach gives them the best shot at a diverse applicant pool. Maybe they don't want people to have to rank LAMB in preference order against the of their choices?

We can all form an opinion about their approach but it is their choice. And with 800 applicants it doesn't seem to be hurting them.

Yes but with their past (yes, I know first hand when my Spanish speaking friend got in and had a number 200 worse than me), they should not be allowed this luxury. It should have been required by the charter board.

I love it when non-Latinos complain about how Latinos get all the perks. Give me a break. LAMB does not give any preference of any kind to Spanish-speakers. I know, I asked. Actually, if I'm honest, I begged. And they did not budge, did not take my name down, and were perfectly kind. But they made it clear this did not happen, regardless of what an "esteemed lottery consultant" claimed really happened behind the scenes.

For what it's worth, I am happy for LAMB that your Spanish-speaking friend got in. You seem like an entitled jerk. And Latinos in this city get nothing - at least we should be able to send our kids to schools where they can continue learning our language and sharing that knowledge with other kids. Unfortunately we don't even get that aside from a handful of seats at Oyster-Adams and a few other DCPS schools. I guess I can hope for the best from one of them, even though it isn't likely.

Please do tell me what I said in my two sentences that led you to feel like I'm complaining about how Latinos get all the perks and I'm entitled. I'll wait. You're a piece of work if you're implying that it's good that my friend got in illegally. Yes, LAMB did use scrupulous methods to admission from waitlist in the past (4+ years ago) and there are many people giving their testimony accordingly. No, it's is not legal, regardless of how right you think it feels. Also, my friend's family looks just like mine. With her, it was one parent that spoke Spanish language (not entirely fluent), had a Spanish last name, and went to Spanish daycare. Same with us except we don't have Spanish last name and we marked English as primary language (friend did not). Does it matter to you if I tell you that we live off teacher salaries and friends are attorneys?

I'm sorry if this is brought up more than you'd like Lamb parents but it's a true story of your past that you can't deny. There is no need to be dudes, defensive, mean, or outright hint that it was okay to break the law in any capacity.

The KEY point here is that this was in the PAST. And it wasn't "illegal" then. By the way, this is what some DCPS schools do today - so are you protesting outside of their schools now? Should Oyster-Adams call security since you're going to show up?

And yes, I absolutely am happy that your friends got in over you. Don't pretend to understand the first thing about being Latino in the United States. I'm sorry that you're poor and feel bitter about it. I think you should ask your attorney friends what "breaking the law" means, since you're clearly too dumb to understand that sometimes laws change.

- Not a LAMB parent, did NOT get a call today or yesterday, and am not going to pretend a school "broke the law" to feel better about being poor and a lottery loser.

You don't get it. My Latino friends are just as Latino as me. One parent is half Latino. We just don't have a Latino last name. And YES it absolutely WAS illegal back when LAMB did it. Yes, they got put on warning by the charter board for it. I agree with a PP, the board should question why LAMB is the primary school not to participate in the common lottery.

Cool story bro! No one cares. Complain to OSSE and go away. So if no one got a call yet.... there might still be some hope?

Cool story, bro....gotta love these mature responses. People do care. People have complained and the charter board did slap LAMB's hand. It is however, done. Nothing can be done to compel Lamb to participate (unless they get caught cheating again).

You've changed your story four times. Now you're Latino? Sure. OK. And are the DCPS schools who offer language preference cheating or breaking the law? Please don't respond- everyone is tired of you beating your dead horse. Go away.

Now you're lying, only thing posted was: "Also, my friend's family looks just like mine. With her, it was one parent that spoke Spanish language (not entirely fluent), had a Spanish last name, and went to Spanish daycare. Same with us except we don't have Spanish last name and we marked English as primary language (friend did not)."

I couldn't care less what Oyster or Bancroft does as they are acting within their legal rights. For LAMB to do it is illegal whether you like it or not.

No. It is not illegal. It is against policy (and they changed their charter to do so).

I'm not even a LAMB parent - but it is just so annoying when people are so stupid to not know the difference between law and policy (especially if you live in DC).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think if anyone got called yet, someone would have said.

Don't you guys realize only a handful of people would have been accepted? And it might be reasonable to assume there is a good chance those people are not active DCUM readers/posters? I think there is a good chance the accepted people have been notified.

If the selectees know, then why isn't the WL posted?

Side note: I am surprised as to how much I care about this given that LAMB wouldn't have been one of my 12 if it participated in the common lottery.

Because that's just how LAMB does it. They call the accepted parents, then post the list by no later than a certain date (in the case of this year, by this Friday). That's how it's been done for a long time, no surprises or differences here.

They also are busy notifying the families of siblings.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It probably doesn't hinder outreach. But LAMB is convinced that it's approach gives them the best shot at a diverse applicant pool. Maybe they don't want people to have to rank LAMB in preference order against the of their choices?

We can all form an opinion about their approach but it is their choice. And with 800 applicants it doesn't seem to be hurting them.

Yes but with their past (yes, I know first hand when my Spanish speaking friend got in and had a number 200 worse than me), they should not be allowed this luxury. It should have been required by the charter board.

I love it when non-Latinos complain about how Latinos get all the perks. Give me a break. LAMB does not give any preference of any kind to Spanish-speakers. I know, I asked. Actually, if I'm honest, I begged. And they did not budge, did not take my name down, and were perfectly kind. But they made it clear this did not happen, regardless of what an "esteemed lottery consultant" claimed really happened behind the scenes.

For what it's worth, I am happy for LAMB that your Spanish-speaking friend got in. You seem like an entitled jerk. And Latinos in this city get nothing - at least we should be able to send our kids to schools where they can continue learning our language and sharing that knowledge with other kids. Unfortunately we don't even get that aside from a handful of seats at Oyster-Adams and a few other DCPS schools. I guess I can hope for the best from one of them, even though it isn't likely.

Please do tell me what I said in my two sentences that led you to feel like I'm complaining about how Latinos get all the perks and I'm entitled. I'll wait. You're a piece of work if you're implying that it's good that my friend got in illegally. Yes, LAMB did use scrupulous methods to admission from waitlist in the past (4+ years ago) and there are many people giving their testimony accordingly. No, it's is not legal, regardless of how right you think it feels. Also, my friend's family looks just like mine. With her, it was one parent that spoke Spanish language (not entirely fluent), had a Spanish last name, and went to Spanish daycare. Same with us except we don't have Spanish last name and we marked English as primary language (friend did not). Does it matter to you if I tell you that we live off teacher salaries and friends are attorneys?

I'm sorry if this is brought up more than you'd like Lamb parents but it's a true story of your past that you can't deny. There is no need to be dudes, defensive, mean, or outright hint that it was okay to break the law in any capacity.

The KEY point here is that this was in the PAST. And it wasn't "illegal" then. By the way, this is what some DCPS schools do today - so are you protesting outside of their schools now? Should Oyster-Adams call security since you're going to show up?

And yes, I absolutely am happy that your friends got in over you. Don't pretend to understand the first thing about being Latino in the United States. I'm sorry that you're poor and feel bitter about it. I think you should ask your attorney friends what "breaking the law" means, since you're clearly too dumb to understand that sometimes laws change.

- Not a LAMB parent, did NOT get a call today or yesterday, and am not going to pretend a school "broke the law" to feel better about being poor and a lottery loser.

You don't get it. My Latino friends are just as Latino as me. One parent is half Latino. We just don't have a Latino last name. And YES it absolutely WAS illegal back when LAMB did it. Yes, they got put on warning by the charter board for it. I agree with a PP, the board should question why LAMB is the primary school not to participate in the common lottery.

Cool story bro! No one cares. Complain to OSSE and go away. So if no one got a call yet.... there might still be some hope?

Cool story, bro....gotta love these mature responses. People do care. People have complained and the charter board did slap LAMB's hand. It is however, done. Nothing can be done to compel Lamb to participate (unless they get caught cheating again).

You've changed your story four times. Now you're Latino? Sure. OK. And are the DCPS schools who offer language preference cheating or breaking the law? Please don't respond- everyone is tired of you beating your dead horse. Go away.

Now you're lying, only thing posted was: "Also, my friend's family looks just like mine. With her, it was one parent that spoke Spanish language (not entirely fluent), had a Spanish last name, and went to Spanish daycare. Same with us except we don't have Spanish last name and we marked English as primary language (friend did not)."

I couldn't care less what Oyster or Bancroft does as they are acting within their legal rights. For LAMB to do it is illegal whether you like it or not.

No. It is not illegal. It is against policy (and they changed their charter to do so).

I'm not even a LAMB parent - but it is just so annoying when people are so stupid to not know the difference between law and policy (especially if you live in DC).

She's just a bit dim but full of anger.