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[quote=Anonymous]We chose Bethesda Elementary (refugees from DC) because, frankly, it was closest to the Metro and if we choose not to go private for middle and high school, we have solid public school choices (Westland and BCC). We were at first a bit overwhelmed by the size of the school and a few of its rules (parents are not welcome in the school at drop-off, in part because there are so many kids that even a fraction of the parents would clog the hallways). After an adjustment period, we've become very happy. The teachers are strong and VERY responsive via e-mail to even the smallest concern. The principal and assistant principal are fantastic. I confess I wanted a small school where, like the Cheers bar,  "everybody knows your name," but here we have a large school where everybody knows our name. 
There is a large spectrum of kids and skills in virtually every class. So, yes, there are special needs kids, then kids at every point thereafter, including kids in kindergarden who are reading chapter books and doing math in their head. We're not among them, but there seem to be lots. The aides of the special needs kids seem to keep their charges in line, and foster a sense of compassion and care-giving which is valuable, especially for kindergardeners. The aides also help other kids at times, too--I love the aide in my daughter's kindergarden class.   
Lots of activities are centered at or near the school: foreign languages, sports, Girl Scouts (behind the school). We look forward to welcoming you to Bethesda Elementary! Now, if they could just fix the playground...
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