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My son has a 504 plan for ADD/ADHSD.
Have other families received accommodations - breaks to walk around, extended time, others?
Did you simply evidence your 504 plan to get the accommodation?
Thanks.
Have other families received accommodations - breaks to walk around, extended time, others?
Did you simply evidence your 504 plan to get the accommodation?
Thanks.
It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (The Family Library) — About $6 used online. We keep in the stack in the car. Recommended age 7 and up. And those of you who are ashamed — well, your kids will be too, right? So I say what was -never- said to me, “Sex between adults who agree and both want to do it is healthy and natural, and it should never be used to shame people or have power over people.”
Marie Reed is a dual language school.
How are the classes now divided since 25% of the students were allowed back in Term 3?
Do all the students who used to get Spanish, still get Spanish?
How are the classes now divided since 25% of the students were allowed back in Term 3?
Do all the students who used to get Spanish, still get Spanish?
I am interested to learn from others In-The-Know what you are seeing and assessing now that DCPS is allowing more children in the schools. Allow me to ask the following specific questions:
1. Since the new guidelines were announced (just yesterday, I know I know) - how have other schools responded? May I assume that others are hearing from their administration regarding the new opportunities to bring more kids back?
2. Term Four is coming up soon (April 19th) - I believe sought after school just asked their parents today if they would like to have their child(ren) back in the building. May I ask if other schools asked their families SPECIFICALLY for TERM FOUR if they wanted to be back in the building? And if they did ask you, may I inquire if it was a recent request or something they did weeks ago?
3. Finally, I am seeking some understanding on how dual language schools, e.g., Oyster Adams, Marie Reed, are managing to get their kids back; I heard through the grapevine that many children are already back in the classroom.
Signed, a mom to a nine-year old now afraid of her (former from one year ago) playpark — *sigh* — this is going to take a while.
1. Since the new guidelines were announced (just yesterday, I know I know) - how have other schools responded? May I assume that others are hearing from their administration regarding the new opportunities to bring more kids back?
2. Term Four is coming up soon (April 19th) - I believe sought after school just asked their parents today if they would like to have their child(ren) back in the building. May I ask if other schools asked their families SPECIFICALLY for TERM FOUR if they wanted to be back in the building? And if they did ask you, may I inquire if it was a recent request or something they did weeks ago?
3. Finally, I am seeking some understanding on how dual language schools, e.g., Oyster Adams, Marie Reed, are managing to get their kids back; I heard through the grapevine that many children are already back in the classroom.
Signed, a mom to a nine-year old now afraid of her (former from one year ago) playpark — *sigh* — this is going to take a while.
We are in bounds for Garrison, but chose Cleveland for Spanish. Just this year, we are seeing Cleveland, Garrison ,and Seaton individual parents and parent groups come together to discuss Cardozo Feeder System issues and opportunities. These three schools will feed 6th graders into Cardozo, while Ross and Thomas will feed into Francis Stevens School Without Walls.
Original poster, I recommend you disregard the cyber-bullying that is always such a problem with the DC Urbwn Moms and Dads fora.
Once you tour the schools, you will find the right fit for your child. As mentioned we have new principals, new energy, and new enthusiasm for our neighborrhood DC public schools! I expect that this energy will be soon directed to the middle school and high school levels.
D'Arcy
Mum to twins, Liam and Máire, PK3
Original poster, I recommend you disregard the cyber-bullying that is always such a problem with the DC Urbwn Moms and Dads fora.
Once you tour the schools, you will find the right fit for your child. As mentioned we have new principals, new energy, and new enthusiasm for our neighborrhood DC public schools! I expect that this energy will be soon directed to the middle school and high school levels.
D'Arcy
Mum to twins, Liam and Máire, PK3
Open House at the School
February 27th
Cleveland Elementary School
1828 8th Street, NW
Washington DC
(202) 939-4380
Plan to begin at 9:00 a.m. for a short presentation and to meet the leadership team on staff, tour the school, and get your family’s questions answered.
Some Highlights from this Year:
DC Teacher of the Year: Charisse Robinson - Cleveland Elementary 3rd Grade
http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/D-C--Teacher-Of-The-Year-Offers-Lesson-In-Perseverance/286158301
GRANT RECIPIENT: Breakthrough Schools $200,000 grant winner. Schools were selected because of their vision to create a new model for their school based on principles of personalized learning: high expectations for college readiness, tailored learning experiences for all students, and financial sustainability that can be replicated. http://nextgenlearning.org/blog/personalized-learning-movement-grows-dc
FIRST PLACE Cleveland Elementary, GeoPlunge. In both the fall and spring during the 2013-14 school year, elementary and middle-school DC public school students and their law firm coaches participated in GeoPlunge tournaments. GeoPlunge is an award-winning set of geography games created by Arent Fox attorney Alan Fishel. As one student describes it, “GeoPlunge is a very educational game. It helps you with a lot of things you should learn—border states, capitals, top cities—everything you want to know about cities and states.”
Cleveland Elementary School was featured in the Washington Post. Parents want elementary pupils to learn foreign languages -- but where? “Cleveland Elementary is one of seven elementary schools in the District that offer a dual-language program. In a pre-kindergarten class one September morning, students were discussing the question of the day, or the pregunta del día: Qué hace esta persona en la escuela? (What does this person do at the school?) They spoke in Spanish about what the principal or gym teacher or other staff members do all day. Upstairs, second-graders were writing essays in Spanish. By the higher grades, students write and speak easily in both languages, Principal Dawn Feltman said. On back-to-school night, she had a native-English speaker address parents in Spanish and a native-Spanish speaker talk to the parents in English.” http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/parents-want-elementary-pupils-to-learn-foreign-languages----but-where/2014/10/30/2b2f0864-4d7e-11e4-aa5e-7153e466a02d_story.html
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About Our School:
At Cleveland Elementary School, we believe that the elementary level is where the foundation for our students' future is built. Our mission is to build a foundation to enable each student to successfully compete and stand on his/her own wherever they go.
Half of our classes on each grade level participate in our Dual Language program, where students take half of their classes in English and half in Spanish.
Our building is a warm and nurturing place where students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We direct instruction to individual students using Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
We recognize that each child is different and has unique talents, abilities and needs. Cleveland recently received the following awards: Proving What's Possible Grant, 2012; Fight for Children (Rising Star Grant), 2011; and National Distinguished Title I School.
http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/cleveland+elementary+school
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D'Arcy Kemnitz, mom to twins Liam and Máire, PK3
February 27th
Cleveland Elementary School
1828 8th Street, NW
Washington DC
(202) 939-4380
Plan to begin at 9:00 a.m. for a short presentation and to meet the leadership team on staff, tour the school, and get your family’s questions answered.
Some Highlights from this Year:
DC Teacher of the Year: Charisse Robinson - Cleveland Elementary 3rd Grade
http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/D-C--Teacher-Of-The-Year-Offers-Lesson-In-Perseverance/286158301
GRANT RECIPIENT: Breakthrough Schools $200,000 grant winner. Schools were selected because of their vision to create a new model for their school based on principles of personalized learning: high expectations for college readiness, tailored learning experiences for all students, and financial sustainability that can be replicated. http://nextgenlearning.org/blog/personalized-learning-movement-grows-dc
FIRST PLACE Cleveland Elementary, GeoPlunge. In both the fall and spring during the 2013-14 school year, elementary and middle-school DC public school students and their law firm coaches participated in GeoPlunge tournaments. GeoPlunge is an award-winning set of geography games created by Arent Fox attorney Alan Fishel. As one student describes it, “GeoPlunge is a very educational game. It helps you with a lot of things you should learn—border states, capitals, top cities—everything you want to know about cities and states.”
Cleveland Elementary School was featured in the Washington Post. Parents want elementary pupils to learn foreign languages -- but where? “Cleveland Elementary is one of seven elementary schools in the District that offer a dual-language program. In a pre-kindergarten class one September morning, students were discussing the question of the day, or the pregunta del día: Qué hace esta persona en la escuela? (What does this person do at the school?) They spoke in Spanish about what the principal or gym teacher or other staff members do all day. Upstairs, second-graders were writing essays in Spanish. By the higher grades, students write and speak easily in both languages, Principal Dawn Feltman said. On back-to-school night, she had a native-English speaker address parents in Spanish and a native-Spanish speaker talk to the parents in English.” http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/parents-want-elementary-pupils-to-learn-foreign-languages----but-where/2014/10/30/2b2f0864-4d7e-11e4-aa5e-7153e466a02d_story.html
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About Our School:
At Cleveland Elementary School, we believe that the elementary level is where the foundation for our students' future is built. Our mission is to build a foundation to enable each student to successfully compete and stand on his/her own wherever they go.
Half of our classes on each grade level participate in our Dual Language program, where students take half of their classes in English and half in Spanish.
Our building is a warm and nurturing place where students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We direct instruction to individual students using Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
We recognize that each child is different and has unique talents, abilities and needs. Cleveland recently received the following awards: Proving What's Possible Grant, 2012; Fight for Children (Rising Star Grant), 2011; and National Distinguished Title I School.
http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/cleveland+elementary+school
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D'Arcy Kemnitz, mom to twins Liam and Máire, PK3
How do I get pulled into these threads -- I could just lose HOURS of my day, but I am going to stop. We are a trans-racial family at Cleveland Elementary. As white parents we get a LOT of support, warmth and kindness from others within the school. We expect to keep our kids here until fifth grade. After that we will be hoping that Cardozo Middle School or the new Shaw neighborhood middle school will offer a similar experience. Fingers crossed!
My twins are in aftercare at Cleveland. It does indeed fill up super fast. For the early education little ones, the aftercare is staffer by various teachers who are already in the school. It meant a LOT to me and my family that the care is consistent and that the instructors know the little ones and what kind of a day they have been having and their personalities rather than just getting some outside people to come in and provide care. Right now, we have Howard students coming in on Mondays and Wednesday for "Jump Start" so fresh faces with lots of energy are there at the end of the day. Please note that the little ones DO NOT leave the building. They stay on campus.
D'Arcy, a very proud Cleveland mum
D'Arcy, a very proud Cleveland mum
I am seeking other parents with children in the new daycare. Today was our first day and we were so pleased that the daycare staff and their facility was so organized and already so well run!
We are hoping to find other parents to have a loose knit group to talk about playdates, etc. And it seemed to us at least -- that most of the people walked their kids to the daycare this morning -- so we are guessing that the attendees are from the neighborhood.
Our toddlers just loved their first morning - Baby Girl loved all the musical instruments and her teacher, Senora Rosamaria, seemed to intuitively know that music is the way to her heart. And our son, Liam said his first words in Spanish! BONUS! Cutting that tuition check sure hurt a lot less knowing the kids are learning a new language.
Maybe you can just tell that this is a worker owned and operated facility -- but it sure has a better feeling in the air than any other daycare we have looked at . . . what were others' impressions?
D'Arcy
Mum to twins, Liam and Máire
18 months
We are hoping to find other parents to have a loose knit group to talk about playdates, etc. And it seemed to us at least -- that most of the people walked their kids to the daycare this morning -- so we are guessing that the attendees are from the neighborhood.
Our toddlers just loved their first morning - Baby Girl loved all the musical instruments and her teacher, Senora Rosamaria, seemed to intuitively know that music is the way to her heart. And our son, Liam said his first words in Spanish! BONUS! Cutting that tuition check sure hurt a lot less knowing the kids are learning a new language.
Maybe you can just tell that this is a worker owned and operated facility -- but it sure has a better feeling in the air than any other daycare we have looked at . . . what were others' impressions?
D'Arcy
Mum to twins, Liam and Máire
18 months
Sorry this is such a tardy post.
GAP does have windows in several rooms and a wonderful outside play area.
We removed our children from GAP because it was relatively far away from our home.
We are now at Northwest Settlement House on S Street and 7th Street NW. We loved our children's instructor Mulu -- she is an angel on this earth. We still miss her.
Administrations are administrative, right? That's the nature of the daycare administration beast, right?
GAP does have windows in several rooms and a wonderful outside play area.
We removed our children from GAP because it was relatively far away from our home.
We are now at Northwest Settlement House on S Street and 7th Street NW. We loved our children's instructor Mulu -- she is an angel on this earth. We still miss her.
Administrations are administrative, right? That's the nature of the daycare administration beast, right?