WhoopsC wrote:
Hi everyone,

I am considering a move to the Kentlands/Lakelands area next year. My daughter will be a rising 6th grader and if plans work out, she would be attending Lakelands Park Middle School next Fall. I share the concerns that most parents likely have regarding their child's transition to middle school. However, I have additional worries about her starting anew at the beginning of middle school.

Can anyone who has had direct experiences with Lakelands Park Middle School comment on or provide insight with regard to opportunities for children to get involved, engagement of the teachers and of course, safety? I know every school has it's issues but am also curious about bullying and violence within the school. Again, understand that unfortunately these days it's close to impossible to find a middle school without occurrences of violence or bullying but looking for general insights and thoughts on if parents feel safe sending their children there.

I'd also like to relocate before or at the beginning of summer so that my daughter will have some opportunity to participate in activities leading up to the start of middle school in an effort to make some acquaintances. Any welcoming groups or activities that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance for your input. I really appreciate it!

Anonymous wrote:Yes the Middle School. The neighborhood is wonderful. Fantastic neighbors, community feel, beautiful landscapes, proximity to everything. But everyone I know who lives there is worried about the school or had to scaffold their child through it and then had to do so again at QO which has admittedly improved a TON in recent years. I just wish there was a way for K/L residents to do something to help improve their schools situation yes including the unpopular notion to rezone part of it to dufief which is not as crowded. Middle school I don’t have a solution. Ridge view is not an alternative.
Our schools Frost and Wootton have been fantastic but MCPS will not update them over equity issues and wootton is falling apart and MCPS won’t do anything.
MCPS IS A HOT MESS.

Anonymous wrote:Yes the Middle School. The neighborhood is wonderful. Fantastic neighbors, community feel, beautiful landscapes, proximity to everything. But everyone I know who lives there is worried about the school or had to scaffold their child through it and then had to do so again at QO which has admittedly improved a TON in recent years. I just wish there was a way for K/L residents to do something to help improve their schools situation yes including the unpopular notion to rezone part of it to dufief which is not as crowded. Middle school I don’t have a solution. Ridge view is not an alternative.
Our schools Frost and Wootton have been fantastic but MCPS will not update them over equity issues and wootton is falling apart and MCPS won’t do anything.
MCPS IS A HOT MESS.

Anonymous wrote:

WhoopsC wrote:
Hi everyone,

I am considering a move to the Kentlands/Lakelands area next year. My daughter will be a rising 6th grader and if plans work out, she would be attending Lakelands Park Middle School next Fall. I share the concerns that most parents likely have regarding their child's transition to middle school. However, I have additional worries about her starting anew at the beginning of middle school.

Can anyone who has had direct experiences with Lakelands Park Middle School comment on or provide insight with regard to opportunities for children to get involved, engagement of the teachers and of course, safety? I know every school has it's issues but am also curious about bullying and violence within the school. Again, understand that unfortunately these days it's close to impossible to find a middle school without occurrences of violence or bullying but looking for general insights and thoughts on if parents feel safe sending their children there.

I'd also like to relocate before or at the beginning of summer so that my daughter will have some opportunity to participate in activities leading up to the start of middle school in an effort to make some acquaintances. Any welcoming groups or activities that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance for your input. I really appreciate it!

It is quite a cliquish area with a lot of mid 40’s first time moms trying to cling to their youth. Not the friendliest and have convinced themselves that they are the Real Housewives of the Kentlands. I would try somewhere else.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes the Middle School. The neighborhood is wonderful. Fantastic neighbors, community feel, beautiful landscapes, proximity to everything. But everyone I know who lives there is worried about the school or had to scaffold their child through it and then had to do so again at QO which has admittedly improved a TON in recent years. I just wish there was a way for K/L residents to do something to help improve their schools situation yes including the unpopular notion to rezone part of it to dufief which is not as crowded. Middle school I don’t have a solution. Ridge view is not an alternative.
Our schools Frost and Wootton have been fantastic but MCPS will not update them over equity issues and wootton is falling apart and MCPS won’t do anything.
MCPS IS A HOT MESS.

RCES is no longer overcapacity, so rezoning to Dufief seems unwarranted now.

Anonymous wrote:What are the problems with LPMS? New to the area.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are the problems with LPMS? New to the area.

Too big, fighting, low academic standards.

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Anonymous wrote:

WhoopsC wrote:
Hi everyone,

I am considering a move to the Kentlands/Lakelands area next year. My daughter will be a rising 6th grader and if plans work out, she would be attending Lakelands Park Middle School next Fall. I share the concerns that most parents likely have regarding their child's transition to middle school. However, I have additional worries about her starting anew at the beginning of middle school.

Can anyone who has had direct experiences with Lakelands Park Middle School comment on or provide insight with regard to opportunities for children to get involved, engagement of the teachers and of course, safety? I know every school has it's issues but am also curious about bullying and violence within the school. Again, understand that unfortunately these days it's close to impossible to find a middle school without occurrences of violence or bullying but looking for general insights and thoughts on if parents feel safe sending their children there.

I'd also like to relocate before or at the beginning of summer so that my daughter will have some opportunity to participate in activities leading up to the start of middle school in an effort to make some acquaintances. Any welcoming groups or activities that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance for your input. I really appreciate it!

It is quite a cliquish area with a lot of mid 40’s first time moms trying to cling to their youth. Not the friendliest and have convinced themselves that they are the Real Housewives of the Kentlands. I would try somewhere else.

This is really not true at all. We’ve been here for 10 years and have made some great friends.

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Anonymous wrote:

WhoopsC wrote:
Hi everyone,

I am considering a move to the Kentlands/Lakelands area next year. My daughter will be a rising 6th grader and if plans work out, she would be attending Lakelands Park Middle School next Fall. I share the concerns that most parents likely have regarding their child's transition to middle school. However, I have additional worries about her starting anew at the beginning of middle school.

Can anyone who has had direct experiences with Lakelands Park Middle School comment on or provide insight with regard to opportunities for children to get involved, engagement of the teachers and of course, safety? I know every school has it's issues but am also curious about bullying and violence within the school. Again, understand that unfortunately these days it's close to impossible to find a middle school without occurrences of violence or bullying but looking for general insights and thoughts on if parents feel safe sending their children there.

I'd also like to relocate before or at the beginning of summer so that my daughter will have some opportunity to participate in activities leading up to the start of middle school in an effort to make some acquaintances. Any welcoming groups or activities that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance for your input. I really appreciate it!

It is quite a cliquish area with a lot of mid 40’s first time moms trying to cling to their youth. Not the friendliest and have convinced themselves that they are the Real Housewives of the Kentlands. I would try somewhere else.

This is really not true at all. We’ve been here for 10 years and have made some great friends.

You’re probably one of them. Mid 40’s, stuffed yourself into some random yoga pants, Starbucks cup in one hand at morning drop off, while vigorously waving to your child as though he is headed off to war.

WhoopsC wrote:Thanks to all of you who have provided your experiences with LPMS (and QO - those are welcome too!). I'm not really looking to learn about what moms are wearing or what they drink. I'd love to keep this conversation kind, respectful and focused on an honest perspective of the schools in this neighborhood.

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Anonymous wrote:

WhoopsC wrote:
Hi everyone,

I am considering a move to the Kentlands/Lakelands area next year. My daughter will be a rising 6th grader and if plans work out, she would be attending Lakelands Park Middle School next Fall. I share the concerns that most parents likely have regarding their child's transition to middle school. However, I have additional worries about her starting anew at the beginning of middle school.

Can anyone who has had direct experiences with Lakelands Park Middle School comment on or provide insight with regard to opportunities for children to get involved, engagement of the teachers and of course, safety? I know every school has it's issues but am also curious about bullying and violence within the school. Again, understand that unfortunately these days it's close to impossible to find a middle school without occurrences of violence or bullying but looking for general insights and thoughts on if parents feel safe sending their children there.

I'd also like to relocate before or at the beginning of summer so that my daughter will have some opportunity to participate in activities leading up to the start of middle school in an effort to make some acquaintances. Any welcoming groups or activities that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance for your input. I really appreciate it!

It is quite a cliquish area with a lot of mid 40’s first time moms trying to cling to their youth. Not the friendliest and have convinced themselves that they are the Real Housewives of the Kentlands. I would try somewhere else.

This is really not true at all. We’ve been here for 10 years and have made some great friends.

You’re probably one of them. Mid 40’s, stuffed yourself into some random yoga pants, Starbucks cup in one hand at morning drop off, while vigorously waving to your child as though he is headed off to war.

You seem like you need a therapist.

I don’t wear yoga pants. I live in Vans sneakers and t-shirts. I’m in my mid-30s. I rarely go to Starbucks.

I’m a musician who is active in the local Kentlands music scene. It’s a fun little scene where I’ve had a great time making friends while pursuing my hobby (and making some extra money).

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Anonymous wrote:

WhoopsC wrote:
Hi everyone,

I am considering a move to the Kentlands/Lakelands area next year. My daughter will be a rising 6th grader and if plans work out, she would be attending Lakelands Park Middle School next Fall. I share the concerns that most parents likely have regarding their child's transition to middle school. However, I have additional worries about her starting anew at the beginning of middle school.

Can anyone who has had direct experiences with Lakelands Park Middle School comment on or provide insight with regard to opportunities for children to get involved, engagement of the teachers and of course, safety? I know every school has it's issues but am also curious about bullying and violence within the school. Again, understand that unfortunately these days it's close to impossible to find a middle school without occurrences of violence or bullying but looking for general insights and thoughts on if parents feel safe sending their children there.

I'd also like to relocate before or at the beginning of summer so that my daughter will have some opportunity to participate in activities leading up to the start of middle school in an effort to make some acquaintances. Any welcoming groups or activities that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance for your input. I really appreciate it!

It is quite a cliquish area with a lot of mid 40’s first time moms trying to cling to their youth. Not the friendliest and have convinced themselves that they are the Real Housewives of the Kentlands. I would try somewhere else.

This is really not true at all. We’ve been here for 10 years and have made some great friends.

You’re probably one of them. Mid 40’s, stuffed yourself into some random yoga pants, Starbucks cup in one hand at morning drop off, while vigorously waving to your child as though he is headed off to war.

You seem like you need a therapist.

I don’t wear yoga pants. I live in Vans sneakers and t-shirts. I’m in my mid-30s. I rarely go to Starbucks.

I’m a musician who is active in the local Kentlands music scene. It’s a fun little scene where I’ve had a great time making friends while pursuing my hobby (and making some extra money).

It is VERY expensive to live in the Kentlands - hard to make it as a ‘musician,’ as you say, given what is likely a small ‘scene’ as you call it. I mean as far as footprints go, the Kentlands is about the size of my pinky finger nail-bed. I think you are likely one of the unemployed yoga pants moms. You just don’t want to admit it. It does sound better than calling yourself a musician who befriends other grifter musicians though.