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[quote=Anonymous]We are at Thomson and have had a great two years at the school and are really looking forward to kindergarten.  The school is run well and we find the staff to be really friendly and helpful.  The principal just received one of the first DCPS multi-year contracts (not year-to-year), which shows the success she has had at the school.  She had almost 100 percent staff retention this year, which is almost unheard of in DCPS.  Teachers seem to be very happy and invested in the school.

The play areas grow on you.  Its nice to know that that kids can go outside for recess when it rains and snows.  They don't have to worry that the facilities are too wet or that its too sunny in hot days in June.  We actually play there a lot afterschool, because its safe for the kids to run around and have some free time with friends.

The school is committed to Mandarin as a foreign language.  When we started at the school, we were told that Pre-K was not going to get the language as a special.  But, they have it for a portion of the year rotating with other subjects.  That is one area where there hasn't been the greatest staff consistency.

I don't have my kids in aftercare, so I can't comment on that part of the question.

I am saddened to read that others felt the school did not present well in their estimation.  People are working really hard there and I think it shows. The kids are also so proud to show off their school on these tours.  But, I hope everyone is able to find a good fit for their children.  Everyone seems to find a place at this end of this crazy process.

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