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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you for the detailed info and all the good things sound really appealing. A very specific question:  you mentioned the indoor playground- do the kids get any outdoor time if the playground is indoor?

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The playground is indoors, but it is not temp controlled.  The kids do get fresh air and I believe they also have rooftop access.  When I was looking for schools for my kid, it was my top choice.  Everyone seemed so into the school.  The kids were so excited to share their reports with us.  The principal had a great vibe and was very open and friendly.  [/quote]

This is the PP who you were responding to and yup, that's true as far as I know. The indoor playgrounds allow for fresh air and there is a roof. I'm told some of the older grades also go to nearby Franklin Park.

I think the lack of true outdoor space is a huge part of the reason Thomson isn't more popular. At least that's what the people I talked to at DCPS speculated when I asked why it was so easy to get into Thomson out-of-boundary if it was really as great as they said.

And I get it. As a parent, it's one of the few things I'd change about Thomson. But in my mind, the principal, assistant principal, teachers who know what they are doing, and a good middle school feeder is more important than better outdoor space.

I get updates from my son's teacher, with pictures, almost everyday. And my kid is already learning some great skills. Academic stuff like shapes and how to write his name and even some letter sounds, but also critical thinking skills using IB language like "I noticed" or "I want to know more about" or "I have questions about." And he's practicing things like "snake breathing" when he gets upset. Plus he's made a ton of friends and I've even made friends with other parents. It's a nice community.[/quote]

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