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[quote=Anonymous]4th and 6th grade are on Friday. I think 5th and 7/8 are on Sat. Not sure when the high schoolers go. My daughter and her diverse group of friends all attend and they love it.  Their group includes girls of African, Latin, Asian, Arab, Jewish, and Anglo descent -- they are like a Benetton ad. And, frankly,  after the first year, the entire grade was invited because some of the moms took the time to give Mrs Simpson everyone's addresses. She doesn't actually have access to school mailing lists so if no one gives her your information you won't get an invite. And if someone left off a name from a class roster (for whatever reason), she wouldn't have a way to know it.  Honestly, I think kids are less likely to be recommended if they have unruly or disruptive behavior or famously unpleasant parents (and some poor kids have both).  But that phenomenon probably applies to birthday party invites and sports team tryouts as well. it's not because there is a sinister, elitist motive -- people (and I'm referring to other parents, not Mrs Simpson) just don't want the hassle.  Mr and Mrs Simpson are perfectly friendly people who have been very welcoming to us as a family of color. I have seen them be equally engaging with others so I'm sorry to see them maligned so unfairly on this board. I am a liberal, social justice-oriented person who wants her child to grow up confident and comfortable in a wide range of environments, including formal social events. For that reason, I'm glad for the opportunity and exposure that Mrs. Simpson's classes provide. [/quote]

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