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OP here.  I don't mean to frustrate you.  I'm clearly resigned after having sent 4 kids through the system, and overall, I'm happy with the big things at this point in time.  I realize that the administration is pretty darn awful, as has long been documented, and I understand that funds are not always spent wisely.  Were I at a different school, one that's less impressive than Roosevelt, and if I had no options, then I would absolutely agitate for change--and I think it's great if you go that route.

The few times I have chosen to agitate have been extremely frustrating and ultimately unsuccessful.  I don't regret trying, though, and I just don't find myself bothered much anymore by kids not having lockers for a week or someone sitting on a radiator for a short time.  What upset me more was when my oldest was at public elementary school and wasn't challenged in the least.  That was the impetus to send the next 3 to private school in PGC from K-8.  I realize I'm lucky to have had that option.   [/quote]

Sorry, I guess I am turning into "that" parent, lol!  For me, since it is just kindergarten, my biggest concern is that they get to school safely, know where to go, and someone puts them on the right bus so they make it home safely and timely.  Even that didn't happen.  I care about learning and we actually are really, really excited about our school.  But to me something as big as transportation for 5 year olds should be structured and reliable.  They can't learn a routine if the teachers are running around not knowing what bus to put them on, and they can't be dropped off without an adult at the bus stop so we end up waiting and waiting and waiting not knowing what in the world is causing the delay.  I just think putting kids on a bus happens every day, every year.  It would be the one thing I would think would have some structure.  Yesterday was better than the first day.  Here's to hoping today is better than yesterday!![/quote]

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